Pakistan Tour of West Indies, 2025

The Pakistan cricket team's tour of the West Indies in 2025 was one of the most highly anticipated bilateral series of the year. With both teams looking to fine-tune their squads ahead of the ICC World Test Championship and the upcoming T20 World Cup, the series promised high-octane cricket, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments.

This blog provides a detailed breakdown of the tour, including match summaries, key performances, tactical insights, and what this means for both teams moving forward.

Series Overview

The tour consisted of:

• 3 Test Matches (Part of the ICC World Test Championship)
• 5 ODIs (Crucial for ICC ODI Super League points)
• 4 T20Is (Preparation for the T20 World Cup)

Venues

• Test Matches: Kensington Oval (Barbados), Queen’s Park Oval (Trinidad), Sabina Park (Jamaica)
• ODIs & T20Is: Providence Stadium (Guyana), Brian Lara Stadium (Trinidad), Daren Sammy Stadium (St. Lucia)

Test Series: Battle for WTC Points

1st Test – Kensington Oval, Barbados

Result: Pakistan won by 75 runs

Key Performances:

• Babar Azam (145 & 68) – The Pakistani captain led from the front with a masterful century in the first innings.
• Shaheen Afridi (6/72 in the match) – His reverse swing in the 4th innings dismantled the West Indies batting lineup.
• Kraigg Brathwaite (89 & 54) – The West Indies skipper fought hard but lacked support.

Turning Point: Pakistan’s lower-order resistance in the second innings (Faheem Ashraf’s 47*) set a tricky target of 275, which proved too much for the hosts.

2nd Test – Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad

Result: Match Drawn (Rain played spoilsport)

Key Performances:

• Shan Masood (112) – A patient knock on a tricky pitch.
• Jason Holder (5/56 & 63*) – The all-rounder’s brilliance kept West Indies in the game.
• Naseem Shah’s fiery spell (4/48) – His pace rattled the middle order.

Analysis: Rain washed out nearly two days, denying a result. Pakistan’s bowlers dominated, but West Indies' resilience saved them.

3rd Test – Sabina Park, Jamaica

Result: West Indies won by 4 wickets

Key Performances:

• Jermaine Blackwood (128 in 4th innings)* – A match-winning knock under pressure.
• Mohammad Rizwan (90 & 56) – Kept Pakistan competitive.
• Alzarri Joseph (8 wickets in the match) – His pace and bounce were lethal.

Turning Point: Blackwood’s counter-attack on Day 5 sealed a thrilling chase of 242, leveling the series 1-1.

ODI Series: A High-Scoring Affair

1st ODI – Providence Stadium, Guyana

Result: Pakistan won by 28 runs

• Fakhar Zaman (117 off 109) set the tone.
• Shai Hope (89) fought hard, but Pakistan’s spinners (Shadab 3/42) sealed the win.

2nd ODI – Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad

Result: West Indies won by 6 wickets

• Nicholas Pooran (103 off 78)* – A brutal chase of 298.
• Haris Rauf’s expensive spell (0/68) hurt Pakistan.

3rd ODI – Daren Sammy Stadium, St. Lucia

Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets (DLS Method)

• Imam-ul-Haq (91*) anchored a rain-affected chase.
• Akeal Hosein’s 4/50 went in vain.

4th ODI – Kensington Oval, Barbados

Result: West Indies won by 3 wickets

• Rovman Powell (84 off 52) stole the show.*
• Naseem Shah’s 4/48 almost won it for Pakistan.

5th ODI – Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad

Result: Pakistan won by 47 runs

• Babar Azam (124) – A classic captain’s knock.
• Shaheen’s 3/32 wrapped up the series 3-2 for Pakistan.

T20I Series: Fireworks & Finishes

1st T20I – Guyana

Result: West Indies won by 8 wickets

• Brandon King (78*) demolished Pakistan’s bowling.
• Pakistan’s 157/7 was never enough.

2nd T20I – Trinidad

Result: Pakistan won by 14 runs

• Mohammad Haris (65 off 30) – A blistering cameo.
• Shadab’s 3/20 restricted WI.

3rd T20I – St. Lucia

Result: West Indies won by 5 wickets

• Andre Russell (42 off 18) – Vintage Russell.*
• Iftikhar Ahmed’s 55 went in vain.

4th T20I – Barbados

Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets

• *Saim Ayub (88 off 49) – A star-making innings.**
• Series tied 2-2.

Key Takeaways

For Pakistan:

✅ Babar Azam & Shaheen Afridi reaffirmed their elite status.
✅ Emergence of Saim Ayub & Naseem Shah as future stars.
❌ Middle-order fragility in T20s remains a concern.

For West Indies:

✅ Jermaine Blackwood & Pooran stood out.
✅ Alzarri Joseph & Akeal Hosein impressed.
❌ Inconsistent batting in Tests & ODIs needs fixing.

Conclusion

The 2025 Pakistan tour of the West Indies was a rollercoaster, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. Pakistan won the Test & ODI series, while the T20Is ended in a thrilling draw.

As both sides prepare for upcoming ICC events, this tour provided crucial insights. For fans, it was a treat – a perfect blend of classic Test cricket, explosive T20s, and competitive ODIs.

What were your favorite moments from the series? Let us know in the comments!

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