Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI Highlights 2025 | PAK vs WI Full Match Review
Trinidad, 8 August 2025 — Pakistan kicked off the ODI series in style, defeating West Indies by five wickets in the opening clash at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago. The spotlight shone brightly on Hasan Nawaz, the debutant who became Pakistan’s ODI Cap 254, and comeback star Hussain Talat, as they powered Pakistan to a thrilling chase with an unbeaten 104-run partnership.
Pakistan’s Chase: Hasan Nawaz Steals the Show
Chasing 281 runs, Pakistan had early hiccups as Saim Ayub departed cheaply. Mohammad Rizwan anchored the innings with a crucial 53 off 69 balls, forming partnerships with Babar Azam (47) and Salman Ali Agha (23) to keep the scoreboard ticking.
With the score at 180-5 in the 38th over, Hasan Nawaz (63* off 57 balls, 5 fours, 3 sixes) and Hussain Talat (41* off 34 balls) took charge. Their aggressive stroke play, gathering 26 runs in just two overs, shifted momentum Pakistan’s way. The pair sealed victory with seven balls to spare.
West Indies’ Innings: Strong Start, Sudden Collapse
Batting first, West Indies seemed set for a big total. Evin Lewis (60), Shai Hope (55), and Roston Chase (53) provided solid foundations, with valuable contributions from Gudakesh Motie (31 off 18). At 200-4 in the 42nd over, they looked poised for 300+, but Pakistan’s pace attack turned the tables.
Shaheen Shah Afridi (4-51) and Naseem Shah (3-55) produced a deadly late burst, triggering a 6-80 collapse to bowl West Indies out for 280 in 49 overs.
Bowling Excellence: Pakistan’s Key Weapon
Shaheen’s first-over strike set the tone, while Naseem’s two consecutive yorkers to finish the innings showcased pure class. The spin trio of Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, and Sufyan Moqim kept things tight, taking one wicket each.
Match Summary
West Indies: 280 all out (49 overs)
Evin Lewis 60, Shai Hope 55, Roston Chase 53; Shaheen Shah Afridi 4-51, Naseem Shah 3-55
Pakistan: 284-5 (48.5 overs)
Hasan Nawaz 63, Mohammad Rizwan 53, Babar Azam 47, Hussain Talat 41*; Shamar Joseph 2-65
Player of the Match: Hasan Nawaz (Pakistan)
Pakistan vs West Indies ODI Series 2025 Schedule
31 July – 1st T20I: Pakistan won by 14 runs
2 Aug – 2nd T20I: West Indies won by 2 wickets
3 Aug – 3rd T20I: Pakistan won by 13 runs
8 Aug – 1st ODI: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
10 Aug – 2nd ODI: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad
12 Aug – 3rd ODI: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad
Final Word
Pakistan’s victory in the first ODI sets the tone for an exciting series. With young talents like Hasan Nawaz and returning stars like Hussain Talat stepping up, the Green Shirts look strong ahead of the next two games.
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