🏏 WI vs PAK Final ODI: A Historic Night for West Indies

In a thrilling end to the WI vs PAK ODI series, West Indies produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by a massive 202 runs in the deciding third ODI at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba on Tuesday, August 12.

🌟 Shai Hope’s Captain’s Knock

After being sent in to bat by Pakistan’s stand-in skipper Mohammad Rizwan, the hosts posted a challenging 294/6 in 50 overs. Leading from the front, Shai Hope played a captain’s innings, smashing an unbeaten 120 runs off 94 balls, decorated with 10 fours and 5 sixes.

Hope was well-supported by Justin Greaves, who chipped in with an unbeaten 43 runs, ensuring West Indies finished their innings strongly.

🔥 Jayden Seales Runs Through Pakistan

Pakistan’s chase never got going. Facing a disciplined West Indies attack, the visitors were bundled out for 92 runs in 29.2 overs.
Only Salman Agha (30) and Mohammad Nawaz (23)* offered some resistance.

Fast bowler Jayden Seales was the wrecker-in-chief, delivering a career-best spell of 6/18 in 7.2 overs, dismantling Pakistan’s batting order with sheer pace and accuracy.

📊 WI vs Pak : Brief Scores

West Indies: 294/6 in 50 overs (Shai Hope 120*, Justin Greaves 43*; Abrar Ahmed 2/34)
Pakistan: 92 all out in 29.2 overs (Salman Agha 30, Mohammad Nawaz 23*; Jayden Seales 6/18)

Result: West Indies won by 202 runs
Player of the Match: Shai Hope (WI)
Player of the Series: Jayden Seales (WI)

🏆 A Win After 34 Years

This victory was not just about winning a series — it was about ending a long drought. For the first time in 34 years, West Indies came from 1–0 down to win an ODI series against Pakistan.

Captain Shai Hope acknowledged the criticism his side has faced, but expressed belief that this win could be the start of a revival in West Indies cricket.

Pakistan, meanwhile, head home with questions over their batting depth and consistency under pressure.

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FAQ Section (with Schema Markup)

Q1: Who was the Player of the Match in WI vs PAK 3rd ODI?
A: Shai Hope for his unbeaten 120 runs.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Series in WI vs PAK series?
A: Jayden Seales for his outstanding bowling performance, including 6/18 in the final ODI.

Q3: When did West Indies last win an ODI series against Pakistan?
A: This was West Indies’ first ODI series win over Pakistan in 34 years.