Pakistan vs West Indies ODI Series Schedule – August 2025
Summary Overview
- Venue: All three matches are hosted at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad & Tobago.
- First ODI is a day-night game, while the 2nd and 3rd ODIs are scheduled during the day.
Introduction:
The 1930s-era rivalry between the West Indies cricket team and the Pakistan national cricket team has been in existence since the 1930s creating mythical memories and memorable games in the process. Be it the combustible clashes of the 1980s or even the current T20 battles both the teams have epitomized courage, talent and enthusiasm. Here’s Pakistan National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Timeline
Head-to-Head Timeline: Pakistan vs West Indies
| Year / Series | Format | Venue(s) | Result |
| 1975 World Cup | ODI | Edgbaston, UK | West Indies won by 1 wicket |
| 1987 Test Series | Test | Karachi, Lahore | Series drawn 1-1 |
| 1992 World Cup | ODI | Melbourne, Australia | Pakistan won by 1 run |
| 2011 ODI Series | ODI | West Indies | Pakistan won 3-2 |
| 2017 T20 Series | T20I | West Indies | Pakistan won 3-1 |
| 2024 T20 Series | T20I | Karachi, Pakistan | Pakistan won 2-1 |
Pakistan vs West Indies T20I Series 2025 – Quick Recap
- The three-match T20I series was played at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.
- Match Results:
- 1st T20I: Pakistan won by 14 runs
- 2nd T20I: West Indies won by 2 wickets
- 3rd T20I: Pakistan clinched the series 2–1 with a 13-run win
- 1st T20I: Pakistan won by 14 runs
Pakistan Cricket Team Squad
| Player Name | Role | Notable Strength |
| Babar Azam | Batsman (C) | Elegant stroke play, consistency |
| Shaheen Afridi | Bowler | Swing, pace, yorkers |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Wicketkeeper | Quick scoring, reliable gloves |
| Shadab Khan | All-rounder | Leg-spin, handy lower-order runs |
| Haris Rauf | Bowler | Express pace, death overs |
West Indies Cricket Team Squad
| Player Name | Role | Notable Strength |
| Nicholas Pooran | Batsman (C) | Aggressive batting, leadership |
| Rovman Powell | All-rounder | Power-hitting, medium pace |
| Akeal Hosein | Bowler | Accurate left-arm spin |
| Jason Holder | All-rounder | Experience, seam bowling |
| Alzarri Joseph | Bowler | Raw pace, bounce |
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Pakistan vs West Indies – Players Comparison
| Category | Pakistan Key Player | West Indies Key Player | Who Leads? |
| Batting Average | Babar Azam (45.2) | Nicholas Pooran (34.8) | Pakistan |
| Strike Rate (T20) | Fakhar Zaman (142) | Rovman Powell (148) | West Indies |
| Bowling Economy | Shaheen (7.2) | Akeal Hosein (6.9) | West Indies |
| All-round Skills | Shadab Khan | Jason Holder | Balanced |
Pakistan vs West Indies – Records
| Record Type | Pakistan | West Indies |
| Highest ODI Score | 374/4 (2017) | 339/6 (1992) |
| Highest T20 Score | 205/3 (2021) | 207/5 (2016) |
| Most Runs in Series | Babar Azam – 325 | Chris Gayle – 303 |
| Most Wickets in Series | Shaheen Afridi – 12 | Sunil Narine – 10 |
Pakistan vs West Indies – Stats Summary
| Format | Matches Played | Pakistan Wins | West Indies Wins | No Result |
| Tests | 55 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
| ODIs | 138 | 63 | 71 | 4 |
| T20Is | 28 | 20 | 8 | 0 |
Why This Rivalry Still Excites Fans
- Contrasting styles: Pakistan’s disciplined bowling vs West Indies’ explosive batting.
- Historic battles: From Imran Khan vs Viv Richards to Babar Azam vs Nicholas Pooran.
- Unpredictability: Both sides can turn a match around within a few overs.
