Pakistan began their three-match ODI series against West Indies with an impressive five-wicket win in Tarouba, Trinidad, on August 8, 2025. Chasing a target of 281, the visitors reached 284 for 5 in 48.5 overs, taking a 1–0 lead in the series.
After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan opted to bowl first. The West Indies innings was built on solid contributions from the top and middle order. Evin Lewis played a fluent knock of 60 runs, while captain Shai Hope and Roston Chase also scored half-centuries. A few late cameos, including 31 from Gudakesh Motie, helped the hosts reach 280 before being bowled out in the final over. Shaheen Afridi was the standout bowler for Pakistan with four wickets, while Naseem Shah took three.
Pakistan’s chase began with an early setback when opener Saim Ayub was dismissed for 5. Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam steadied the innings, adding valuable runs before Shafique fell for 29. Babar scored 47, keeping Pakistan in the hunt, while Rizwan struck a composed 53. Salman Ali Agha chipped in with 23 runs, but at 180 for 5, the game was still open.
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It was debutant Hasan Nawaz who turned the match in Pakistan’s favour. Showing remarkable composure under pressure, he scored an unbeaten 63 off 72 balls. Alongside Hussain Talat, who made 41 not out, Hasan put together a decisive 104-run partnership in just 70 balls, guiding Pakistan to victory with seven balls to spare.
Hasan’s performance earned him the Player of the Match award and ended Pakistan’s six-year wait for an ODI win in the Caribbean. The second ODI will be played on August 10, where Pakistan will aim to seal the series, while the West Indies will look to level the contest.
