Introduction
Cricket matches between Pakistan national cricket team and West Indies cricket team are always unpredictable. Both teams are known for their aggressive style, sudden collapses (yes that happens), and match-winning individual performances.
This match turned out to be exactly that kind of rollercoaster. At one moment Pakistan looked fully in control, then West Indies fought back strongly, and then again momentum shifted. Honestly, it was not perfect cricket — there were mistakes, dropped catches, poor shot selections — but that made it more exciting and realistic.
Match Overview
| Match | Pakistan vs West Indies |
|---|---|
| Format | ODI |
| Venue | International Cricket Stadium |
| Toss | West Indies won and chose to field |
| Result | Pakistan won by 51 runs |
| Player of the Match | Babar Azam |
Pitch looked decent for batting early on, but it slowed down slightly as the game progressed. Spinners got some grip, while fast bowlers had some movement with the new ball.
Pre-Match Expectations
Before the match, both teams looked evenly balanced. Pakistan had strong top order with players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, while West Indies had explosive players like Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer.
The key question was — who will handle pressure better?
Pakistan Innings – A Balanced Batting Effort
Pakistan batted first and started cautiously.
Pakistan Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam-ul-Haq | 61 | 78 | 6 | 0 | 78.20 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 37 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 112.12 |
| Babar Azam | 102 | 109 | 9 | 2 | 93.57 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 44 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 89.79 |
| Saud Shakeel | 21 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 28 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 147.36 |
| Shadab Khan | 19 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 135.71 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Naseem Shah | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Extras | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 338/10 | 49.3 overs |
Pakistan posted a strong total of 338. Not unbeatable, but definitely challenging.
Opening Partnership – Solid Start
Imam-ul-Haq played patiently, focusing on building innings.
Fakhar Zaman was more aggressive, attacking bowlers early.
Their partnership gave Pakistan a stable start.
Middle Overs – Babar Azam Masterclass
Babar Azam played a captain’s knock.
He controlled the innings beautifully — rotating strike, hitting boundaries when needed, and building partnerships.
His century was the backbone of Pakistan’s total.
Lower Order Contribution
Players like Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan added quick runs.
Though wickets fell in last overs, Pakistan still managed a strong finish.
West Indies Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzarri Joseph | 10 | 72 | 3 | 7.20 |
| Jason Holder | 10 | 60 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Akeal Hosein | 10 | 55 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Romario Shepherd | 9.3 | 70 | 2 | 7.36 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 10 | 68 | 2 | 6.80 |
Alzarri Joseph picked key wickets but was expensive.
Bowling lacked consistency overall.
West Indies Chase – Fight but Not Enough
Chasing 339 required strong start, but things didn’t go perfectly.
West Indies Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King | 33 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 82.50 |
| Kyle Mayers | 46 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 117.94 |
| Shai Hope | 71 | 85 | 6 | 1 | 83.52 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 38 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 126.66 |
| Rovman Powell | 29 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 131.81 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 25 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 119.04 |
| Jason Holder | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 105.88 |
| Romario Shepherd | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Akeal Hosein | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Extras | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 287/10 | 47.5 overs |
West Indies scored 287, falling short by 51 runs.
Key Performances
Shai Hope played a steady innings.
Nicholas Pooran added quick runs but couldn’t finish.
Pakistan Bowling – Controlled Attack
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 49 | 3 | 4.90 |
| Naseem Shah | 9.5 | 52 | 2 | 5.28 |
| Haris Rauf | 10 | 61 | 2 | 6.10 |
| Shadab Khan | 10 | 58 | 2 | 5.80 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 8 | 54 | 1 | 6.75 |
Shaheen Afridi was outstanding again.
Turning Points
- Babar Azam century
- Early wickets in chase
- Middle order collapse
Match Analysis
Pakistan played more complete game. West Indies had moments but lacked consistency.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pakistan
Strengths
- Strong batting
- Effective bowling
Weaknesses
- Slight fielding errors
West Indies
Strengths
- Explosive batting
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent bowling
- Lack of partnerships
Player of the Match
Babar Azam – 102 runs
Conclusion
The match between Pakistan national cricket team and West Indies cricket team was entertaining and competitive.
Pakistan played smarter cricket and won the match, but West Indies showed glimpses of brilliance.
FAQs (SEO)
Who won Pakistan vs West Indies match?
Pakistan won by 51 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
Babar Azam.
What was Pakistan total?
338 runs.
What was West Indies total?
287 runs.
Who scored most runs?
Babar Azam (102).