West Indies Secure Series With Record-Breaking Triumph Over Pakistan
West Indies ended their 34-year wait for an ODI series victory against Pakistan with a commanding 202-run win in the third and final match. The hosts, coming from a 1-0 deficit, delivered a complete performance to clinch the series 2-1 in Guyana. Skipper Shai Hope led from the front with a masterful unbeaten 120, while Jayden Seales’ devastating 6-wicket haul dismantled Pakistan’s chase.
Hope Anchors, Greaves Accelerates in Final Push
Choosing to bat first in the series decider, West Indies faced early trouble, losing wickets at regular intervals. The scoreboard read a cautious 150/4 by the 35th over, but Hope remained unfazed. He absorbed the pressure, rotating strike efficiently and punishing loose deliveries.
Justin Greaves joined him for a brisk stand, smashing 43 from just 24 balls, shifting momentum firmly towards the hosts. Their late surge, powered by crisp stroke play and aggressive running, lifted West Indies to 294/6 from 50 overs — a total that looked challenging on a slow surface.
Seales Blows Away Pakistan’s Top Order
Pakistan’s reply unraveled almost instantly. Jayden Seales struck in his very first over, dismissing two of the top four without scoring. The visitors stumbled to 9/4, never recovering from the early carnage. Seales bowled with relentless accuracy, finding just enough movement off the pitch to trouble every batter. His figures — 6 for 18 from 7.2 overs — were a career-best and left Pakistan gasping for stability.
Salman Ali Agha (30) and Mohammad Nawaz (23*) offered brief resistance, but the middle and lower order folded quickly against disciplined bowling from Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for just 92 in under 30 overs.
Captains Share Contrasting Reactions
Hope, named Player of the Match, credited his team for showing composure after early setbacks. He praised Seales’ preparation and execution, calling him “a complete asset to the side.” Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted his team lost the plot in the final 10 overs of West Indies’ innings and failed to adapt with the bat. He acknowledged Hope’s innings as the turning point and Seales’ bowling as “too good to counter.”
A Victory Decades in the Making
This triumph marked West Indies’ first ODI series win over Pakistan since 1991. For a side that has faced recent struggles in both formats, the victory carried emotional weight. From losing to Australia earlier in the year to falling short in the T20I leg of this tour, this win provided a rare high point and a potential foundation for future success. For Pakistan, the defeat serves as a reminder of the gaps that remain in their batting depth and adaptability under pressure. With major tournaments ahead, they will need swift improvements to avoid similar collapses.
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