At the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, the West Indies put on a complete show of dominance to thrash Pakistan by a massive 202-run margin in the third and final ODI, sealing the series 2-1. The day belonged to captain Shai Hope’s elegant unbeaten century and Jayden Seales’ devastating pace bowling, which left Pakistan reeling in one of their heaviest defeats in recent years.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Pakistan’s decision quickly backfired as Shai Hope anchored the West Indies innings with his trademark calm and precision. The skipper remained unbeaten on 120 off just 94 balls, a knock laced with crisp drives and calculated aggression. He found a perfect late-innings partner in Justin Greaves, who smashed a quickfire 43* off 24 balls to propel the hosts to a daunting 294/6. Evin Lewis (37) gave the innings early stability, while Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain the scoring rate. Abrar Ahmed (2/34) was the only bowler who kept things relatively tight, while Naseem Shah (2/72) faced the brunt of the West Indies assault in the death overs.
In reply, Pakistan’s chase never got going. Jayden Seales unleashed a fiery spell of fast bowling that dismantled the batting order, finishing with extraordinary figures of 6/18 in just 7.2 overs. The visitors collapsed to 92 all out in 29.2 overs, with only Salman Ali Agha (30) and Mohammad Nawaz (23*) offering brief resistance. Gudakesh Motie (2/37) and Roston Chase (1/16) chipped in to apply further pressure as Pakistan’s batting line-up crumbled.
For his consistent contributions with the ball throughout the series, Seales was named Player of the Series, while Hope’s match-winning knock earned him Player of the Match. The West Indies not only clinched the series but also sent a strong message ahead of their upcoming assignments — they are a side on the rise, with a balanced mix of experience and youthful firepower.
This victory will sting for Pakistan, who now face questions over their batting fragility and middle-order stability. For the Caribbean faithful, though, it was a perfect day — a celebration of dominance, flair, and ruthless execution.
