Shai Hope’s unbeaten century and Jayden Seales’ sensational six-wicket haul powered West Indies to a commanding 2-1 series victory over Pakistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday.

By PakPassion Staff (August 13th, 2025)

After posting a formidable 294/6 in their 50 overs, West Indies bowled out Pakistan for a mere 92 in 29.2 overs. Seales starred with figures of 6/18 in 7.2 overs — the third-best in West Indies ODI history and the best ever against Pakistan — including a devastating four-wicket burst with the new ball that reduced the visitors to 23/4 inside 9 overs.

Salman Ali Agha (30 off 49) and Hasan Nawaz (13 off 40) briefly stemmed the collapse with a 38-run stand, but Gudakesh Motie’s breakthrough triggered another slide. Pakistan crumbled from 61/5 to 92 all out, losing their last five wickets for just 31 runs.

Earlier, Pakistan chose to bowl first and struck early as Naseem Shah removed Brandon King within the first 15 balls. Evin Lewis (37) and Keacy Carty (17) added 47 for the second wicket before Abrar Ahmed dismissed Lewis in the 14th over.

Shai Hope, batting at No.4, anchored the innings with a masterful 120* off 94 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes), his 18th ODI century. He built crucial partnerships with Sherfane Rutherford (45-run stand) and Roston Chase (64-run stand), before teaming up with Justin Greaves (43* off 24) for a game-changing 110-run unbeaten partnership. Their late assault yielded 119 runs in the final 10 overs, lifting West Indies to the highest total of the series.

Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed claimed two wickets each, while Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz picked up one apiece.

Player of the Match: Shai Hope
Player of the Series: Jayden Seales