Match Report — West Indies vs. Pakistan, 1st ODI (Aug 8, 2025, Tarouba)
Pakistan opted to field first, sending the West Indies in to bat under Trinidad’s day-night lights .
West Indies Innings – 280 All Out (49.0 Overs)
Evin Lewis top-scored with 60 off 62 balls, featuring 5 fours and 3 sixes .
Shai Hope made a steady 55 off 77, including four boundaries .
Roston Chase added a gritty 53 off 54 balls .
Shaheen Afridi spearheaded the bowling, taking 4 wickets for 51 runs in 8 overs, while Naseem Shah supported with 3/55 .
Contributions from Saim Ayub (1), Sufiyan Muqeem (1), and Salman Agha (1) rounded out the wickets .
Pakistan Innings – 284/5 (48.5 Overs), Won by 5 Wickets
Mohammad Rizwan anchored the chase with 53 off 69 balls, playing an important early role .
Hassan Nawaz made a sensational ODI debut, smashing an unbeaten 63 off 54 balls, with 5 fours and 3 sixes, earning Player of the Match honors .
He shared a crucial 104-run unbeaten partnership for the sixth wicket with Hussain Talat (41 off 37)*, guiding Pakistan home with seven balls to spare .
Earlier contributions included Babar Azam (47) and Rizwan; Abdullah Shafique (29) and Saim Ayub (5) got starts but left before the big partnership .
Result: Pakistan chased down the target of 281 with 5 wickets in hand and 7 balls remaining, taking a 1–0 lead in the series
Inning Summary Table
Team Innings Summary
West Indies 280 all out in 49 overs; Lewis (60), Hope (55), Chase (53) with strong contributions from Afridi (4/51) and Shah (3/55)
Pakistan Chase 284/5 in 48.5 overs; Rizwan (53), Nawaz (63*), Talat (41*); decisive 104-run stand sealed the chase in style
Final Thoughts
In his very first ODI, Hassan Nawaz announced himself with a match-defining knock, combining power and composure at a pressure point. The cameo and partnership sealed an impactful debut—a promising sign for Pakistan’s ODI future.