Tarouba, Trinidad — West Indies created history on Tuesday by defeating Pakistan in a One Day International (ODI) series for the first time since 1991, sealing a resounding 202-run victory in the series decider at the Brian Lara Stadium.
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Batting first, the hosts posted a formidable 295-run target, built on a classy unbeaten century from captain Shai Hope, who scored 120 not out, and a crucial innings from Roston Chase, widely regarded as the turning point of the match. Contributions from Justin Greaves further boosted the total.
Pakistan’s chase turned into a disaster as the top order crumbled under relentless pressure. Saim Ayub, Rizwan Abdullah, Muhammad Hassan, and Abrar Ahmed all fell for ducks, leaving the visitors reeling. The collapse was orchestrated by pacer Jayden Seales, who produced a career-best spell of 6 wickets for just 18 runs, dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup and securing only the fourth 200-plus run win in West Indies’ ODI history.
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The win sparked celebrations in the West Indies camp, with players and coaching staff exchanging hugs and high-fives. Cricket fans and former players hailed the performance, praising Hope’s leadership and Seales’ match-winning spell.
With the 2-1 series victory, West Indies not only ended a 34-year drought against Pakistan but also sent a strong message following their recent struggles against Australia.
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