Pakistan vs West Indies
The Pakistan National Cricket Team faced off against the West Indies Cricket Team in an exciting 1st ODI match on August 8, 2025, at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba. Pakistan emerged victorious by 5 wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. This blog post provides a detailed match scorecard, key highlights, and analysis optimized for cricket fans searching for the latest Pakistan vs West Indies updates.
Match Overview
- Date: August 8, 2025
- Venue: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba
- Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Hasan Nawaz (63* off 54 balls)
- Series: Pakistan tour of West Indies 2025
Match Scorecard
West Indies Innings: 280/10 (49 overs)
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evin Lewis | c Shaheen Afridi b Saim Ayub | 60 | 62 | 5 | 3 | 96.77 |
| Keacy Carty | c Babar Azam b Salman Agha | 35 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 74.46 |
| Shai Hope (c/wk) | c Saim Ayub b Naseem Shah | 55 | 68 | 4 | 1 | 80.88 |
| Roston Chase | c Naseem Shah b Shaheen Afridi | 53 | 62 | 5 | 0 | 85.48 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | c cover-point b Salman Agha | 14 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 56.00 |
| Brandon King | lbw b Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Romario Shepherd | b Naseem Shah | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Gudakesh Motie | lbw b Shaheen Afridi | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Shamar Joseph | b Naseem Shah | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jayden Seales | not out | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Jediah Blades | b Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (lb 8, w 6, nb 2) | 16 | ||||
| Total | (49 overs, RR: 5.71) | 280 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-77 (Carty, 14.2 ov), 2-122 (Lewis, 20.5 ov), 3-201 (Hope, 34.1 ov), 4-225 (Rutherford, 39.4 ov), 5-245 (King, 43.2 ov), 6-258 (Chase, 45.3 ov), 7-266 (Shepherd, 46.5 ov), 8-266 (Joseph, 47.2 ov), 9-280 (Motie, 48.5 ov), 10-280 (Blades, 48.6 ov)
Bowling:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 0 | 51 | 4 | 5.10 | 3w, 1nb |
| Naseem Shah | 9 | 0 | 55 | 3 | 6.11 | 2w |
| Saim Ayub | 7 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 5.42 | 1w |
| Salman Agha | 10 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 4.50 | 1nb |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | 8 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 5.25 | |
| Faheem Ashraf | 5 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 8.20 |
Pakistan Innings: 284/5 (48.5 overs)
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | c Shai Hope b Jayden Seales | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Abdullah Shafique | lbw b Shamar Joseph | 25 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 65.78 |
| Babar Azam | b Gudakesh Motie | 47 | 65 | 4 | 0 | 72.30 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk) | lbw b Shamar Joseph | 53 | 70 | 5 | 0 | 75.71 |
| Salman Agha | c Roston Chase b Shamar Joseph | 28 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Hasan Nawaz | not out | 63 | 54 | 7 | 1 | 116.66 |
| Hussain Talat | not out | 41 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 110.81 |
| Extras | (lb 5, w 10) | 15 | ||||
| Total | (48.5 overs, RR: 5.82) | 284 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-18 (Ayub, 4.2 ov), 2-63 (Shafique, 12.5 ov), 3-120 (Azam, 25.3 ov), 4-180 (Agha, 35.2 ov), 5-180 (Rizwan, 35.3 ov)
Bowling:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Seales | 9.5 | 0 | 56 | 1 | 5.79 | 2w |
| Jediah Blades | 8 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 6.50 | 1w |
| Shamar Joseph | 10 | 0 | 65 | 3 | 6.50 | 5w |
| Romario Shepherd | 6 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 6.33 | 1w |
| Gudakesh Motie | 10 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 4.60 | 1w |
| Roston Chase | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 4.40 |
Match Highlights
- West Indies Batting: Evin Lewis (60 off 62) and Keacy Carty (35 off 47) provided a solid 77-run opening stand. Shai Hope (55) and Roston Chase (53) contributed half-centuries, but Pakistan’s spinners, led by Shaheen Afridi (4/51) and Naseem Shah (3/55), restricted West Indies to 280.
- Pakistan’s Chase: Despite early setbacks with Saim Ayub (12) and Abdullah Shafique (25), Babar Azam (47) and Mohammad Rizwan (53) steadied the innings. A crucial 104-run unbroken partnership between debutant Hasan Nawaz (63*) and Hussain Talat (41*) sealed the chase in 48.5 overs.
- Key Moment: Hasan Nawaz survived two dropped catches, turning the game in Pakistan’s favor with his aggressive 63*. His partnership with Talat capitalized on West Indies’ dew-affected bowling, especially in the 39th over, where 17 runs were scored.
- Bowling Impact: Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah’s reverse swing in the death overs limited West Indies’ total, while Shamar Joseph (3/65) was the pick of the West Indies bowlers.
Analysis
Pakistan’s disciplined bowling, particularly the spin trio of Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, and Sufiyan Muqeem, kept West Indies’ scoring in check during the middle overs. The dew factor played a significant role in the second innings, making it challenging for West Indies’ bowlers to grip the ball. Hasan Nawaz’s composure on debut and Talat’s support ensured Pakistan chased down the target comfortably, despite a slow start by Babar and Rizwan.
West Indies showed promise with their batting but lacked consistency in their bowling attack. Shamar Joseph’s pace troubled Pakistan early, but the lack of spin support until late in the game allowed Pakistan’s middle order to stabilize.
Tips for Cricket Fans
- Stay Updated: Follow live scorecards and ball-by-ball commentary on platforms like ESPNcricinfo, Cricket Pakistan, and News18 for real-time updates.
- Next Match: The 2nd ODI is scheduled for August 10, 2025, at the same venue. Check out previews and predicted XIs on cricket news websites.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s victory in the 1st ODI showcased their depth in batting and bowling, with debutant Hasan Nawaz stealing the show. West Indies will look to bounce back in the must-win 2nd ODI to level the series. For more cricket updates, scorecards, and highlights, keep visiting trusted sources like ESPNcricinfo and News18.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo, News18