Played on August 8, 2025, at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, Pakistan pulled off a thrilling 5-wicket win with 7 balls left, chasing 281 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Debutant Hasan Nawaz was the hero with his unbeaten 63—talk about a dream start! As a cricket junkie who’s been following the game for years and knows a thing or two about crafting SEO magic, I’m here to break it all down in this chatty, human-style blog. Let’s relive the drama, stats, and those heart-pounding moments that made this Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI 2025 unforgettable.
The Game at a Glance: A Nail-Biter in Tarouba
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first—smart move with the cloudy skies and a bit of moisture in the pitch. West Indies posted 280 all out in 49 overs, thanks to some solid fifties, but Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi’s fiery 4/51, kept them in check. In the chase, Pakistan wobbled at times but Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Talat’s unbeaten 104-run stand turned it around for 284/5 in 48.5 overs.
This Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI 2025 was a real test of nerves, especially after the T20 series where Pakistan edged out 2-1. The day-night game had everything: swing, spin, big hits, and that classic Caribbean flair. Pakistan’s win extends their hot streak against West Indies in ODIs—they’ve won 9 of the last 11!
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Related Read: Recap the Pakistan vs West Indies T20 series highlights to see how the momentum built up!
West Indies’ Batting: Promising Start, Shaky Finish
West Indies got off to a decent start after losing Brandon King early to Shaheen. Evin Lewis smashed a quick 60 off 62 (5 fours, 3 sixes), and Shai Hope played a steady 55 off 77. Roston Chase chipped in with 53 off 54, building key partnerships like 77 between Lewis and Keacy Carty (30).
But oh man, the collapse! From 200/4, they lost 6 wickets for 80 runs. Shamar Joseph gave a late boost with 31 off 18, but Shaheen and Naseem Shah (3/55) cleaned up the tail. Pakistan’s spinners—Saim Ayub (1/48) and Sufiyan Muqeem (1/52)—slowed the scoring in the middle overs.
Fall of Wickets Table:
| Wicket | Score | Batter | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Brandon King | 0.5 |
| 2 | 81 | Keacy Carty | 14.2 |
| 3 | 105 | Evin Lewis | 18.6 |
| 4 | 136 | Sherfane Rutherford | 25.3 |
| 5 | 200 | Shai Hope | 40.2 |
| 6 | 215 | Romario Shepherd | 42.6 |
| 7 | 233 | Roston Chase | 44.5 |
| 8 | 262 | Shamar Joseph | 47.2 |
| 9 | 280 | Gudakesh Motie | 48.5 |
| 10 | 280 | Jediah Blades | 48.6 |
Bowling stars for Pakistan: Shaheen (8-0-51-4), Naseem (8-0-55-3)—they were unplayable at the death.
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External Link: Dive into the full West Indies scorecard on ESPNcricinfo.
Pakistan’s Chase: From Wobbles to Wow!
Chasing 281, Pakistan lost Saim Ayub (5) early, but Abdullah Shafique (29) and Babar Azam (47) steadied things. Mohammad Rizwan’s gritty 53 off 69 anchored the middle, with a 55-run stand with Babar. Agha Salman added 23, but at 180/5, it looked dicey.
Then came the magic! Debutant Hasan Nawaz (63* off 54, 5 fours, 3 sixes) and Hussain Talat (41* off 37, 4 fours, 1 six) put on an unbeaten 104 in 69 balls. Hasan rode his luck with a couple of drops but smashed it when it counted.
Fall of Wickets Table:
| Wicket | Score | Batter | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | Saim Ayub | 2.6 |
| 2 | 63 | Abdullah Shafique | 11.6 |
| 3 | 118 | Babar Azam | 23.3 |
| 4 | 158 | Agha Salman | 30.4 |
| 5 | 180 | Mohammad Rizwan | 37.2 |
West Indies bowlers fought: Alzarri Joseph (9.5-1-65-2), Gudakesh Motie (10-0-42-1), but loose death overs cost them.
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External Link: Check Pakistan’s innings details on ESPNcricinfo.
Standout Players: Who Shone Bright?
- Hasan Nawaz (Pakistan): 63* on debut—what a knock! Aggressive yet smart, earned Player of the Match.
- Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan): 4/51, swing king who broke the back of WI’s innings.
- Evin Lewis (West Indies): 60 set the tone, but couldn’t convert.
- Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan): 53 as stand-in skipper, steady as ever.
- Shamar Joseph (West Indies): 31 & 2/65, all-round effort in a losing cause.
Player of the Match: Hasan Nawaz – Kid’s got star potential!
