Pakistan bowled out for 92 as West Indies wins 3rd ODI by 202 runs for historic 2-1 series win

By Admin

14 Aug, 2025

The West Indies cricket team delivered a stunning performance to seal a historic 202-run victory over Pakistan in the third and final ODI at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago. This win secured the Caribbean side’s first bilateral ODI series triumph over Pakistan since 1991, ending a long drought and marking a significant step toward revival.

Hope’s Heroics with the Bat
West Indies captain Shai Hope led from the front, scoring an unbeaten 120 off 94 balls, decorated with five sixes and ten fours. He shared an unbroken seventh-wicket stand of 110 runs in just eight overs with Justin Greaves, who blazed 43 not out from 24 deliveries. The pair propelled West Indies to a commanding total of 294-6.

Seales Destroys Pakistan’s Chase
Pakistan’s reply crumbled from the outset. Opener Saim Ayub was caught behind on the third ball, and by the ninth over, the visitors were reeling at 23-4. Jayden Seales was unplayable, dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup with figures of 6-18 in 7.2 overs. The collapse featured three ducks among the top four batters, including a golden duck for captain Mohammad Rizwan.

Total Domination and Historic Context
Pakistan was eventually bundled out for 92 in just 29.2 overs, with Salman Agha top-scoring with 30 runs. This victory came on the back of a challenging period for West Indies cricket, which recently held an emergency summit attended by legends like Brian Lara and Clive Lloyd after a series of disappointing results.

From Setbacks to Celebration
Before this series, West Indies had lost eight consecutive matches to Australia and dropped a T20 series to Pakistan. After losing the ODI opener, the hosts bounced back with a five-wicket win in the second match before dominating the decider.

Captain Shai Hope expressed his pride, saying there had been “a lot of stress on negatives” but now there were “positives to shout about” for West Indies cricket. This victory not only broke a decades-long drought against Pakistan but also signaled renewed optimism for the future of Caribbean cricket.