Pakistan and West Indies cricket history shifted dramatically during the 1990s as Caribbean dominance gave way to competitive balance, as reflected in the West Indies Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard over the years.
Inzamam-ul-Haq’s match-winning 138 at Georgetown in 1993 and Javed Miandad’s tactical brilliance were particularly effective at demoralising West Indian batsmen.
Brian Lara’s unbeaten 216 in Karachi during 2006 was an extraordinary performance that overcame Pakistan’s world-class bowlers, elevating this rivalry beyond statistics.
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Scorecard Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | 3rd ODI | Tarouba | West Indies won by 202 runs | WI 294/6, PAK 92 all out |
| 10 Aug 2025 | 2nd ODI | Tarouba | West Indies won by 5 wickets | PAK 171/7, WI 184/5 (DLS) (ESPN.com) |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 1st ODI | Tarouba | Pakistan won by 5 wickets | WI 280, PAK 284/5 |
| 03 Aug 2025 | 3rd T20I | Lauderhill | Pakistan won by 13 runs | PAK 189/4, WI 176/6 |
| 02 Aug 2025 | 2nd T20I | Lauderhill | West Indies won by 2 wickets | PAK 133/9, WI 135/8 |
ODIs
Pakistan-West Indies rivalry has provided some truly memorable Test matches, breathless ODI chases and electrifying T20 finishes over its storied history spanning decades and involving shifting cricket strategies, iconic players and national pride. Pakistan currently dominates most forms of competition while West Indies struggle with institutional problems and player retention issues.
Notwithstanding, West Indies’ triumph in Florida marked a pivotal point in their ongoing rebuild. Overcoming an inauspicious start, they managed to post 324 runs off 94 balls;
led by Shai Hope’s career-best performance he scored 324 runs which was the highest total ever scored against Pakistan since 1991 and also marked their first win under this format since 1991.
Jayden Seales’s devastating new-ball spell helped to reverse the tide, with Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan all falling for ducks off his first three deliveries – giving him figures of 6-18 from 7.2 overs.
Both teams lauded Sri Lankan players’ courage for playing matches despite threats of terrorist attacks, serving as a reminder that cricket remains an unifying force in today’s troubled world.
Pakistan’s batting line-up was in dominant form throughout the ODI series, with Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique all notching half centuries.
Jason Holder and Shai Hope led by example by hitting homeruns from off the bat – an impressive display by either team.
The series was an absolute thriller from start to finish, as both teams showed their attacking prowess from day one. Pakistan’s bowlers managed to hold back Windies batsmen courtesy of Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed’s two wickets each for them while Hope led his side to victory with an exceptional century as they amassed 324 runs in just 8.1 overs!
West Indies’ win at Lauderhill marked an important step forward and provided much-needed confidence boost after an extended period of instability and difficulties.
Now facing tough tests against Australia in their next two Test matches and Pakistan in ODI series is an indicator of where their strength stands today.
T20Is
Pakistan and West Indies share an intense rivalry that dates back decades, producing thrilling Test matches and one-day internationals (ODIs).
Both sides vie for supremacy across all formats of cricket – drawing massive crowds to watch epic Test matches and thrilling chases, while inspiring iconic players like Sir Garfield Sobers and Wasim Akram along the way.
It has created many memorable moments throughout its long history and will certainly continue producing riveting action for years to come!
T20Is are 20-over matches played on a smaller pitch than ODIs, offering batsmen more room to maneuver. Furthermore, fielding restrictions are less stringent, creating an exciting match experience – but for some teams such as West Indies who have struggled due to injuries recently in this format it can be tricky mastering it successfully; Pakistan would surely present them a formidable test match opponent!
This series will take place at Kensington Oval (Barbados), Providence Stadium (Guyana), and Central Broward Park, Lauderhill in Florida (United States), demonstrating cricket’s rising international footprint both within the Caribbean and North America, and attesting to the relevance of T20I cricket format globally.
T20Is have traditionally favored Pakistan, who possess disciplined batting and an effective pace attack. But West Indies have since seen improvements due to an emergence of T20 specialist talent and are now challenging Pakistan for dominance in this format. Therefore, the forthcoming T20Is will serve as an important testbed in their rebuilding efforts.
Pakistan’s fast bowlers made an early impactful statement in the inaugural T20I, taking two early wickets that helped slow the game and force West Indies batsmen to take risks; their strong performance saw them claim victory by three runs.
The second T20I was an incredible contest between Pakistan and West Indies that witnessed both teams produce breathtaking displays of batting and bowling, culminating in an exciting finish between them that ultimately decided it.
Pakistan proved victorious after keeping their run rate low enough to force West Indies into taking risks while their batsmen kept scoring throughout an innings, showing just how unpredictable cricket can be at times.
Tests
The West Indies-Pakistan rivalry is one of the sport’s most captivating stories, stretching across decades of Test battles, dramatic ODI chases and high-octane T20 finishes.
It is defined by evolving cricket strategies, legendary players and national pride – as well as by changes to international cricket that expand its reach into new venues and audiences; while also becoming part of Caribbean culture along the way. The rivalry is as much part of Caribbean life as Pakistani society itself.
Cricket between India and Pakistan dates back to 1957 when they met for their inaugural Test series in Barbados.
At first, West Indies triumphed 3-1 to establish early dominance over an unfamiliar Pakistan team; however, that margin quickly diminished over time as both teams became increasingly competitive against one another; today they have met 55 times for Test matches with an even balance between wins and losses on each side.
Today, one-day internationals (ODIs) have become the preferred format between Pakistan and West Indies, with most recent series going Pakistan’s way.
Their history shows they remain closely matched in ODI matches; with Pakistan winning most recent series. Over time this rivalry has produced numerous captivating matches which rank among some of the greatest ever played in cricket history.
Pakistan-West Indies One-Day Internationals have taken place at some of the most iconic stadiums around, such as National Stadium Karachi and Lauderhill cricket stadium in Florida.
Both teams have put on an unforgettable display, showing their batting, bowling, and fielding abilities during each match and providing fans with memorable moments during each ODI series.
At each ODI in the 2025 series, teams worked tirelessly to win each match. Lauderhill hosted an intense final ODI, where both sides battled hard for victory – Pakistan’s Babar Azam scored an outstanding ton to seal victory while West Indies players Romario Shepherd and Shai Hope contributed with crucial runs and displayed exceptional form.
Pakistan-West Indies T20I series was an impressive display of T20 cricket’s growing global relevance. Both sides adapted well to T20I format by including fast bowlers and strengthening their death overs strategy as well as adding power batting lineups, producing an action-packed contest featuring many thrilling moments.
Series
West Indies and Pakistan provided fans of modern cricket with dramatic moments and heart-racing finishes in an eventful series that featured both ODIs and T20Is played between 2025-2030, and this timeline captures some of its finest moments from both matches.
From Caribbean flair and pace aggression to Pakistani mastery of bowling variations and gritty batting; this longstanding rivalry has produced some iconic matchups throughout its long history; it includes Caribbean flair with pace aggression against Pakistan’s bowling variations and hard hitting; both have produced iconic moments from both teams’ historic clashes over decades of play; here’s just some of this fascinating clash.
West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first in this highly-competitive and exhilarating match, losing opening batsmen Brandon King and Evin Lewis early, but their middle order performance from Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase helped reach 202 in 37 overs despite Mohammad Rizwan’s brace in limiting them to just 179/7 in response – their highest win ever over Pakistan since 2005 and an end of 34-year drought for this series win against Pakistan since 2005!
