For 34 years, West Indies cricket fans waited for a moment like this—a series win over Pakistan in ODIs. On August 12, 2025, that wait came to a stunning end at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad, as the home team thumped Pakistan by a record 202 runs to take the series 2-1 in emphatic fashion. Let’s relive the seven key moments and player heroics that turned the tide and made this a historic series—one that’s already being dubbed a “power-packed comeback.”
Shai Hope’s Career-Defining Century: Raising the Bar
West Indies skipper Shai Hope rose to the occasion with an unbeaten 120 off 94 balls—his 18th ODI century. This knock helped Hope leap past Desmond Haynes and close in on Brian Lara on the all-time ODI centuries list for the Windies. As captain, Hope remains West Indies’ batter-in-chief, blending calm with aggressive intent when it mattered most.
- Hope’s innings featured 10 fours and five sixes, anchoring a score of 294/6.
- His century came off 83 balls and was vital in setting a formidable total when the hosts looked wobbly at 184/6 in the 42nd over.
Justin Greaves: The Unsung Finisher
When the pressure threatened to choke West Indies, Justin Greaves stepped up. His 43 not out from 24 balls, paired with Hope’s controlled assault, powered a 110-run stand for the seventh wicket. This was the Windies’ second-highest-ever ODI partnership for this wicket and transformed the match from a tight contest to a one-sided affair.
Jayden Seales: Record-Shattering Bowling Spell
If Hope’s century laid the foundation, Jayden Seales’ fiery bowling toppled the wall. Seales ripped through Pakistan’s line-up with figures of 6/18 in 7.2 overs—the best-ever ODI figures for West Indies against Pakistan, surpassing Franklyn Rose’s 5/23 set 25 years earlier.
- Seales dismissed Pakistan’s top-order clinically, reducing them to 23/4 in under nine overs.
- His hostile death bowling ensured the visitors folded for just 92, marking his place in West Indies cricket history.
Pakistan’s Collapse Under Pressure
Set a daunting chase of 295, Pakistan faltered dramatically—losing their first three wickets for only eight runs. Star batters including Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan failed to steady the ship under relentless West Indian pressure. The visitors were bowled out in just 29.2 overs, never threatening the ask.
Significance of the Victory: Ending a 34-Year Drought
This landmark result marked West Indies’ first ODI series win over Pakistan since November 1991, ending a decades-long drought and bringing renewed hope (pun intended) for a side aiming to qualify for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup after missing the previous edition in India.
Player of the Series: Jayden Seales’ Consistent Brilliance
Seales’ performance was not a one-off. He took 10 wickets across the three-match series, earning the Player of the Series award and underlining his emergence as a world-class fast bowler. His ability to swing the ball at pace and target both ends of the innings made a decisive impact.
Records Broken and Milestones Achieved
- Shai Hope entered the elite list of West Indies batsmen for ODI centuries: only Chris Gayle (25) and Brian Lara (19) remain ahead of him.
- Seales’ 6/18 is the third-best ever by a West Indian in ODIs.
- The 202-run victory stands as the fourth largest for West Indies by runs in ODIs.
- West Indies’ seventh-wicket stand in this match is among the highest ever for the team in ODIs.
What This Win Means for West Indies Cricket
- Confidence Booster: The series win is a morale lift after recently missing out on World Cup qualification and suffering defeats in other formats.
- Emerging Talent: Seales is fast cementing his spot as a strike bowler across formats, giving West Indies genuine wicket-taking options.
- Tactical Leadership: Hope’s captaincy is bringing stability to a side known for inconsistency—his ability to anchor under pressure is setting new standards.
- Positive Sentiment: As Hope said post-match, “We stress on negatives a lot in the West Indies and there are so many positives to shout about. It was great to see the guys pulling off history.”
The Path Forward
With young talent emerging and senior figures leading from the front, West Indies cricket is showing signs of a long-awaited resurgence. This win isn’t just about past glory or broken droughts—it’s a blueprint for future success and a rallying cry to fans and players alike.
Jayden Seales: “Anything you ask him to do, he puts his hands up. He’s at his best across formats.”
— Shai Hope, on Seales’ impact
As the cricketing world celebrates this result, eyes will now turn to how West Indies can convert this momentum into World Cup qualification and a new era of dominance.
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