Hope and Seales Star as West Indies Thrash Pakistan to Clinch Series

The third and final One-Day International between West Indies and Pakistan unfolded on August 12 2025, at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba Trinidad. With the series tied at 1-1 both teams were eager to claim victory. Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first banking on their ability to chase on a pitch that promised runs. West Indies responded with a formidable 294 for 6 in their 50 overs, driven by a masterful unbeaten century from captain Shai Hope and a fiery late surge. Pakistan’s chase however, crumbled spectacularly as they were bowled out for 92 in 29.2 overs handing West Indies a 202-run triumph and their first home ODI series win against Pakistan in 34 years.

West Indies Innings: Hope’s Heroics and a Late Blitz

West Indies’ innings began cautiously as openers Brandon King and Evin Lewis faced Pakistan’s pace duo of Naseem Shah and Hasan Ali. King started aggressively but fell in the third over for 5 runs off 8 balls caught by Agha Salman off Naseem Shah’s bowling. This early blow left West Indies at 10 for 1 after 2.3 overs. Lewis, known for his explosive batting, joined Keacy Carty to steady the ship. Lewis struck three sixes and one four in his 37 off 54 balls while Carty played a more measured role scoring 17 off 45 balls with one boundary. Their 47-run second-wicket partnership took the score to 57 by the 14th over, but leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed broke through, having Lewis caught by substitute fielder Mohammad Haris.

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Carty’s patient knock ended in the 19th over when Abrar trapped him lbw for 17, with the decision upheld after a review. At 68 for 3, the West Indies needed their middle order to step up. Captain Shai Hope strode in and anchored the innings with composure. Sherfane Rutherford joined him, adding 15 off 40 balls with one four as their 45-run stand took the score to 113 by the 31st over. Rutherford fell caught by Hussain Talat off part-time spinner Saim Ayub, leaving the West Indies at a precarious 113 for 4 with the run rate lingering around 3.5 per over.

Hope found a dynamic partner in Roston Chase, who injected momentum with 36 off 29 balls, including three fours and two sixes. Their fifth-wicket partnership yielded 64 runs in under 10 overs, pushing the score to 177 by the 41st over when Naseem Shah bowled Chase. Gudakesh Motie’s brief stay yielded 5 off 7 balls with one four before he was caught and bowled by Mohammad Nawaz in the 42nd over, leaving West Indies at 184 for 6. With less than nine overs remaining, the stage was set for a crucial final push.

Justin Greaves joined Hope, and the duo unleashed a breathtaking assault. Their unbeaten seventh-wicket stand of 110 runs off just 50 balls transformed a competitive total into a daunting one. Hope reached his fifty off 54 balls with four boundaries and one six before accelerating to an unbeaten 120 off 94 balls, featuring seven fours and five sixes. His century off 83 balls shows his ability to pace an ODI innings. Greaves complemented him with an explosive 43 not out off 24 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes. The pair capitalized on the third powerplay (overs 41-50), plundering 119 runs in those 10 overs. Extras added 16 runs, including 9 wides, 6 leg bye,s and 1 no-ball.

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Pakistan’s bowling effort was inconsistent. Naseem Shah led with 2 for 72 in 10 overs, claiming key early wickets. Abrar Ahmed was economical with 2 for 34 in 9 overs while Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz took one wicket each. Hasan Ali struggled, conceding 60 runs without a wicket, and Hussain Talat leaked 26 runs in 4 overs. The fielding held firm, but the West Indies’ late surge put Pakistan under immense pressure. West Indies scored 36 for 1 in the mandatory powerplay (overs 1-10), 139 for 3 in the second powerplay (overs 11-40), and erupted for 119 in the final 10 overs. Milestones included 50 runs in 12.3 overs, 100 in 26.4, 150 in 36.4, 200 in 43.1, and 250 in 47.3. Hope’s century earned him Player of the Match, setting Pakistan a target of 295.

Pakistan Innings: A Collapse for the Ages

Pakistan’s chase of 295 was a disaster as they collapsed to 92 all out in 29.2 overs. West Indies’ bowlers, led by young pacer Jayden Seale, demolished their batting lineup, securing a 202-run victory and the series 2-1. Seales delivered a career-best 6 for 18 in 7.2 overs, earning Player of the Series for his 10 wickets across the series.

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The innings began catastrophically. Openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique faced Seales and Romario Shepherd. Ayub fell for a duck on the first ball, caught behind by Hope off Seales. Shafique followed for another duck in the third over, caught by Motie off Seales. Captain Mohammad Rizwan suffered the same fate, bowled by Seales for a golden duck in the same over leaving Pakistan at 8 for 3 after 2.5 overs. Babar Azam, their batting mainstay, attempted to stabilize but managed only 9 off 23 balls with one four before Seales trapped him lbw in the ninth over. A review confirmed the umpire’s call, leaving Pakistan at 23 for 4.

Agha Salman and Hasan Nawaz offered brief resistance. Salman scored 30 off 49 balls with three fours while Nawaz contributed 13 off 40 balls. Their 38-run fifth-wicket stand took Pakistan to 61 by the 20th over, but Motie struck stumping Nawaz off his bowling. Roston Chase dismissed Hussain Talat for 1 off 4 balls, bowling him in the 21st over. Salman’s gritty knock ended in the 22nd over, caught and bowled by Motie for 30, leaving Pakistan at 70 for 7.

The tail offered little. Mohammad Nawaz remained not out on 23 off 28 balls with two fours and one six. Naseem Shah scored 6 off 16 before being caught and bowled by Seales in the 28th over. Hasan Ali was bowled by Seales for a duck in the 30th over, and Abrar Ahmed was run out for zero on the next ball courtesy of Chase. Extras contributed 10 runs with 6 wides and 4 byes.

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West Indies’ bowling was relentless. Seales’ 6 for 18 was a masterclass in clean bowling or edging out top batters. Motie took 2 for 37 in 7 overs while Chase claimed 1 for 16 in 6. Shepherd (0 for 10 in 5) and Shamar Joseph (0 for 7 in 4) maintained pressure. Pakistan scored 26 for 4 in the first powerplay and 66 for 6 in the second, reaching 50 in 16.5 overs, their only milestone. This collapse underscored Pakistan’s batting frailties and the West Indies’ dominance.

TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game

West Indies’ innings was a tale of resilience and explosion. After Brandon King’s early dismissal for 5 off 8 balls caught by Agha Salman off Naseem Shah in the third over, Evin Lewis sparked the innings with 37 off 54 balls, including three sixes and one four. His departure in the 14th over, caught by Mohammad Haris off Abrar Ahmed, left the West Indies at 57 for 2. Keacy Carty’s 17 off 45 balls ended via lbw to Abrar in the 20th over at 68 for 3.

The 2nd highest 7th wicket partnership for the West Indies against Pakistan in ODIs.

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Shai Hope’s unbeaten 120 off 94 balls with 10 fours and 5 sixes anchored the innings. His partnerships with Rutherford (15 off 40) and Chase (36 off 29 with 3 fours and 2 sixes) built momentum. The true magic came in the final overs as Hope and Justin Greaves (43 not out off 24) smashed 110 runs in 50 balls elevating West Indies to 294 for 6.

TCNI’s Hero of the Day

Jayden Seales was the undisputed hero, earning TCNI’s Hero of the Day. His spell of 6 for 18 in 7.2 overs with an economy of 2.45 decimated Pakistan. Seales struck on the first ball, dismissing Saim Ayub for a duck caught by Hope. He removed Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan in the third over both for ducks.

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Babar Azam fell lbw for 9 in the ninth over while Naseem Shah and Hasan Ali were cleaned up in the closing stages. Seales’ precision and pace wrapped up Pakistan’s innings at 92 in 29.2 overs securing West Indies’ historic series.