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The Pakistan vs West Indies rivalry is pure cricket magic – a fiery clash of Caribbean flair and Pakistani grit that has delivered drama, heartbreak, and glory for over six decades. From Sobers’ world-record tons and Wasim-Waqar’s reverse swing terror to Babar’s calm chases and Shaheen’s fiery spells, every era brings fresh legends, raw aggression, and fan passion that turns stadiums into battlegrounds of pride.
Latest Matches
Recent Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs West Indies National Cricket Team Timeline encounters across formats (as of February 2026)
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Pakistan Score | West Indies Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilateral ODI | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba | Aug 12, 2025 | Pakistan (field) | 92 (29.2 overs) | 294/6 (50 overs) | West Indies won by 202 runs | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Shai Hope (WI) |
| Bilateral ODI | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba | Aug 10, 2025 | West Indies (field) | 171/7 (37 overs) | 184/5 (33.2 overs, DLS) | West Indies won by 5 wkts (DLS) | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Roston Chase (WI) |
| Bilateral ODI | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba | Aug 8, 2025 | Pakistan (field) | 284/5 (48.5 overs) | 280 (49 overs) | Pakistan won by 5 wkts | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Hassan Nawaz (Pak) |
| Bilateral T20I | Central Broward Park, Lauderhill | Aug 4, 2025 | Pakistan (bat) | 189/4 (20 overs) | 176/6 (20 overs) | Pakistan won by 13 runs | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Sahibzada Farhan (Pak) |
| Bilateral T20I | Central Broward Park, Lauderhill | Aug 3, 2025 | Pakistan (bat) | 133/9 (20 overs) | 135/8 (20 overs) | West Indies won by 2 wkts | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Jason Holder (WI) |
| Bilateral T20I | Central Broward Park, Lauderhill | Aug 1, 2025 | West Indies (field) | 178/6 (20 overs) | 164/7 (20 overs) | Pakistan won by 14 runs | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Saim Ayub (Pak) |
| Bilateral Test | Multan Cricket Stadium | Jan 25, 2025 | West Indies (bat) | 154 & 133 | 163 & 244 | West Indies won by 120 runs | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Jomel Warrican (WI) |
| Bilateral Test | Multan Cricket Stadium | Jan 17-19, 2025 | Pakistan (bat) | 230 & 157 | 137 & 123 | Pakistan won by 127 runs | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Sajid Khan (Pak) |
| Bilateral ODI | Multan Cricket Stadium | Jun 12, 2022 | Pakistan (bat) | 269/9 (48 overs) | 216 (37.2 overs, DLS target 270) | Pakistan won by 53 runs (DLS) | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Shadab Khan (Pak) |
| Bilateral ODI | Multan Cricket Stadium | Jun 10, 2022 | Pakistan (bat) | 275/8 (50 overs) | 155 (32.2 overs) | Pakistan won by 120 runs | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Mohammad Nawaz (Pak) |
| Bilateral ODI | Multan Cricket Stadium | Jun 8, 2022 | West Indies (bat) | 306/5 (49.2 overs) | 305/8 (50 overs) | Pakistan won by 5 wkts | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Khushdil Shah (Pak) |
| Bilateral T20I | National Stadium, Karachi | Dec 16, 2021 | West Indies (bat) | 208/3 (18.5 overs) | 207/3 (20 overs) | Pakistan won by 7 wkts | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Mohammad Rizwan (Pak) |
| Bilateral T20I | National Stadium, Karachi | Dec 14, 2021 | Pakistan (bat) | 172/8 (20 overs) | 163 (20 overs) | Pakistan won by 9 runs | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Shadab Khan (Pak) |
| Bilateral T20I | National Stadium, Karachi | Dec 13, 2021 | West Indies (field) | 200/6 (20 overs) | 137 (19 overs) | Pakistan won by 63 runs | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Haider Ali (Pak) |
| Bilateral Test | Sabina Park, Kingston | Aug 20-24, 2021 | West Indies (field) | 302/9d & 219 | 150 & 176/6d | Pakistan won by 109 runs | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Shaheen Afridi (Pak) |
Head-to-Head Summary Table
| Format | Matches Played | Pakistan Wins | West Indies Wins | Draws / Ties / NR | Pakistan Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 56 | 22 | 19 | 15 Draws | 39.3% |
| ODI | 140 | 64 | 73 | 3 Ties | 45.7% |
| T20I | 24 | 17 | 4 | 3 No Result | 70.8% |
| TOTAL | 220 | 103 | 96 | 21 | 46.8% |
Top 5 All-Time Wicket-Takers (All Formats Combined)
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtney Walsh | WI | 70 | All-time destroyer |
| 2 | Curtly Ambrose | WI | 58 | Unplayable bounce & accuracy |
| 3 | Waqar Younis | Pak | 57 | Pakistan’s swing king |
| 4 | Malcolm Marshall | WI | 50+ | Deadly pace & movement |
| 5 | Wasim Akram | Pak | 45+ | Reverse swing masterclass |
Top Standout Batters (Modern Era + Recent H2H)
| Player | Team | Runs (Key Formats) | Average / HS | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Pak | 717+ in ODIs alone | 79.7 / 100+ | Highest ODI average vs WI ever! |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Pak | 476+ (esp. T20Is) | 45+ | Mr. Consistent, match-winner |
| Shai Hope | WI | 300+ recent ODIs | 60+ | 2025 series hero (207 runs) |
| Nicholas Pooran | WI | 200+ (T20Is) | Explosive | Power-hitter who troubles Pak bowlers |
| Saim Ayub / Hasan Nawaz | Pak | 130+ in 2025 ODIs | Rising stars | Future kings of this rivalry |
The First Encounters: 1950s Dominance and Pakistan’s Gritty Awakening
The rivalry ignited in the Caribbean during Pakistan’s 1957-58 tour, where West Indies, boasting legends like Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott, asserted dominance in a five-Test series. The opener at Bridgetown ended in a draw, but not without drama: Pakistan collapsed to 106 first up, West Indies replied with 579/9d led by Walcott’s 145, then Hanif Mohammad’s epic 337 in 970 minutes anchored Pakistan’s 657/8d for survival. West Indies won the next two convincingly, including a crushing innings victory at Kingston where Garry Sobers smashed a world-record 365 not out in their 790/3d. Pakistan fought back in Georgetown, winning by eight wickets after a bold chase of 325, finishing 325/2 thanks to Saeed Ahmed’s 150. But West Indies sealed 3-1 with another innings thrashing in the finale.
The tables turned in 1958-59 when West Indies visited Pakistan. In Karachi, Fazal Mahmood’s 6/34 skittled them for 146, leading to Pakistan’s 10-wicket win. West Indies hit back in Dacca with an innings triumph, but Lahore saw Pakistan chase 365 with Hanif’s unbeaten 161, clinching a 2-1 series upset. Fans in packed stadiums erupted; aggression flared with bouncers from Wes Hall testing Pakistani grit.
| Category | 1957-58 Highlight | Player/Details | 1958-59 Highlight | Player/Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Individual Score | 365* | Garry Sobers (WI, 3rd Test) – World record then | 217 | Rohan Kanhai (WI, 3rd Test) |
| Best Bowling in Innings | 7/72 | Roy Gilchrist (WI, 5th Test) | 6/34 | Fazal Mahmood (PAK, 1st Test) |
| Most Runs in Series | 824 | Garry Sobers (WI, avg 103) | 274 | Rohan Kanhai (WI, avg 54.8) |
| Most Wickets in Series | 21 | Roy Gilchrist (WI, avg 21.47) | 21 | Fazal Mahmood (PAK, avg 15.85) |
| Best Run Chase | 325/2 (target 325) | Pakistan (4th Test) – Saeed Ahmed 150 | 365/2 (target 365) | Pakistan (3rd Test) – Hanif Mohammad 161* |
| Key Pressure Moment | Hanif’s 970-min innings | Saved draw in 1st Test amid collapse fears | Fazal’s match-haul 12/100 | Turned 1st Test with pace and swing |
| Fan Emotion Peak | Sobers’ record ton | Jamaican crowds in frenzy | Lahore victory roar | Pakistani fans storm field in joy |
| Aggression Highlight | Hall/Griffith bouncer barrage | Intimidated Pak batsmen | Verbal spars in Dacca | Heightened tensions after collapses |
| Record-Breaking Partnership | 446 (2nd wkt) | Hunte 260 & Sobers 365* (3rd Test) | 154 (3rd wkt) | Hanif & Saeed (3rd Test) |
| Best All-Rounder Performance | 824 runs, 15 wkts | Garry Sobers (WI) | 160 runs, 8 wkts | Garry Sobers (WI) |
The Reverse Swing Revolution: 1990s – Wasim and Waqar Turn the Tide
The 1990s marked Pakistan’s resurgence, fueled by Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis’ lethal reverse swing that dismantled West Indies’ vaunted batsmen. The era kicked off with the 1990-91 home series, where Pakistan swept the ODIs 3-0 and drew Tests 1-1. In the first ODI at Karachi, Pakistan posted 211/5 before Waqar’s 5/52 sealed a six-run win amid tense chases and verbal spars. Tests saw aggression peak in Lahore’s decider, Pakistan chasing 98/2 after Wasim’s 5/101. But West Indies struck back in 1992 World Cup at Melbourne, chasing Pakistan’s 220/2 with 221/0, Haynes’ 88* humiliating the bowlers.
The 1992-93 tour to Caribbean was brutal; West Indies won Tests 2-0, including a 204-run thrashing in Trinidad where Walsh’s 9/86 crushed Pakistan. ODIs drew 2-2, with Lara’s brilliance clashing Pakistan’s fight. Tensions boiled in on-field confrontations. By 1997-98, Pakistan dominated home Tests 3-0, Wasim’s 18 wickets and Inzamam’s 177 in Rawalpindi exemplifying reverse swing mastery. The 1999 World Cup clash at Bristol saw Pakistan defend 229/8 with Wasim’s 3/28, winning by 27 runs. Fans in Lahore and Bridgetown roared; pressure moments like collapses under swing defined the shift.
| Category | 1990-91 Highlight | Player/Details | 1992-93 Highlight | Player/Details | 1997-98 Highlight | Player/Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Individual Score | 102 (Test) | Saleem Malik (PAK, 3rd Test) | 143 | Desmond Haynes (WI, 1st Test) | 200* | Aamer Sohail (PAK, 3rd Test) |
| Best Bowling in Innings | 5/35 | Wasim Akram (PAK, 3rd Test) | 6/38 | Courtney Walsh (WI, 1st Test) | 6/61 | Mushtaq Ahmed (PAK, 1st Test) |
| Most Runs in Series | 285 (Tests) | Saleem Malik (PAK) | 402 (Tests) | Desmond Haynes (WI) | 324 (Tests) | Aamer Sohail (PAK) |
| Most Wickets in Series | 21 (Tests) | Wasim Akram (PAK) | 19 (Tests) | Courtney Walsh (WI) | 18 (Tests) | Wasim Akram (PAK) |
| Best Run Chase | 98/2 (Test target 98) | Pakistan (3rd Test) | 29/0 (Test target 29) | West Indies (2nd Test) | 15/0 (Test target 13) | Pakistan (3rd Test) |
| Key Pressure Moment | Waqar’s 5/52 in ODI thriller | Defended 211 amid WI collapse | Walsh’s 9/86 match-haul | Pakistan all out 165 chasing | Inzamam’s 177 stand | Rescued Pakistan to 471 |
| Fan Emotion Peak | Lahore Test victory celebrations | Crowds invade pitch | Trinidad 204-run win | Caribbean fans erupt | Karachi innings win | Pakistani streets alive |
| Aggression Highlight | Bouncer duels in Tests | Wasim vs Richards heirs | Verbal battles in ODIs | Lara vs Waqar stares | Swing-induced collapses | Frustrated WI sledging |
| Record-Breaking Partnership | 134 (4th wkt Tests) | Malik & Inzamam (3rd Test) | 298 (2nd wkt Tests) | Haynes & Hooper (1st Test) | 323 (1st wkt Tests) | Sohail & Ijaz (3rd Test) |
| Best All-Rounder Performance | 131 runs, 7 wkts (ODIs) | Imran Khan (PAK) | 234 runs (ODIs) | Brian Lara (WI) | 273 runs, 5 wkts (Tests) | Inzamam-ul-Haq (PAK) |
Modern Classics and World Cup Drama: 2000s – Lara’s Magic vs Pakistan’s Fightbacks
The 2000s saw Brian Lara’s batting genius clash with Pakistan’s resilient comebacks, turning series into classics amid World Cup heartbreaks. The decade opened with the 2000 Caribbean tour, where West Indies edged Tests 1-0 after a thrilling one-wicket win in Antigua, chasing 216/9 thanks to Walsh’s defiant last-ball single. ODIs flipped as Pakistan clinched the finals 2-1, defending low totals fiercely. In 2003 World Cup at Cape Town, Lara’s 111 powered West Indies to a three-run victory, Pakistan agonizingly short at 243/8. The 2004 Champions Trophy saw West Indies chase 132/3 easily.
Pakistan roared back in 2005, sweeping ODIs 3-0 in the Caribbean with Inzamam’s tons, then splitting Tests 1-1—losing badly in Bridgetown but crushing Kingston by 136 runs via Kaneria’s spin. Home dominance peaked in 2006: ODIs 3-1 to Pakistan, Tests 2-0 with a Multan draw where Lara’s 216 shone, but Umar Gul’s 8/106 in Lahore sealed aggression. The 2007 World Cup opener stung—West Indies’ 241/9 led to Pakistan’s 187 collapse. By 2008-09, Pakistan swept Abu Dhabi ODIs and won Champions Trophy clash defending 134/5. Fans rioted in joy or fury; sledging intensified, like Akhtar vs Lara duels.
| Category | 2000 Highlight | Player/Details | 2002 Highlight | Player/Details | 2005 Highlight | Player/Details | 2006 Highlight | Player/Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Individual Score | 165 | Wavell Hinds (WI, 2nd Test) | 202* | Taufeeq Umar (PAK, 2nd Test) | 216 | Brian Lara (WI, 1st Test) | 216 | Brian Lara (WI, 2nd Test) |
| Best Bowling in Innings | 5/36 | Saqlain Mushtaq (PAK, 3rd Test) | 6/55 | Shoaib Akhtar (PAK, 1st Test) | 7/80 | Danish Kaneria (PAK, 2nd Test) | 5/91 | Umar Gul (PAK, 1st Test) |
| Most Runs in Series | 340 | Wavell Hinds (WI, Tests) | 330 | Taufeeq Umar (PAK, Tests) | 348 | Brian Lara (WI, Tests) | 546 | Mohammad Yousuf (PAK, Tests) |
| Most Wickets in Series | 17 | Courtney Walsh (WI, Tests) | 13 | Waqar Younis (PAK, Tests) | 14 | Danish Kaneria (PAK, Tests) | 19 | Umar Gul (PAK, Tests) |
| Best Run Chase | 216/9 (target 216) | West Indies (3rd Test) | No chase needed | PAK won by runs | 59/5 (ODI target 59) | West Indies (but lost series) | 199/1 (Test target 13) | Pakistan (3rd Test) |
| Key Pressure Moment | Walsh’s winning run | 3rd Test thriller, WI 9 down | Shoaib’s 6/55 spell | Crushed WI in 1st Test | Kaneria’s 10-wkt haul | Turned 2nd Test after 1st loss | Yousuf’s 192 stand | Rescued Multan draw |
| Fan Emotion Peak | Antigua one-wkt win | Caribbean crowds storm pitch | Sharjah double victory | Pakistani diaspora cheers | Kingston 136-run win | Lahore streets erupt | Multan Lara ton ovation | Mixed awe and despair |
| Aggression Highlight | Walsh-Akram bouncers | Verbal fires in ODIs | Akhtar pace barrage | WI batsmen rattled | Gayle vs Kaneria spins | On-field stares intensify | Gul’s swing duels | Lara sledges back |
| Record-Breaking Partnership | 260 (3rd wkt) | Hinds & Chanderpaul (2nd Test) | 315 (2nd wkt) | Taufeeq & Yousuf (2nd Test) | 182 (4th wkt) | Lara & Chanderpaul (1st Test) | 324 (3rd wkt) | Yousuf & Inzamam (2nd Test) |
| Best All-Rounder Performance | 340 runs, 3 wkts | Wavell Hinds (WI, Tests) | 105 runs, 8 wkts | Abdul Razzaq (PAK, Tests) | 196 runs, 5 wkts | Abdul Razzaq (PAK, ODIs) | 93 runs, 9 wkts | Shahid Afridi (PAK, ODIs) |
T20 Era Takeover: 2010s – Pakistan’s White-Ball Mastery Begins
The 2010s ushered in Pakistan’s T20 dominance over West Indies, transforming the rivalry into a one-sided white-ball masterclass. Their first clash came in 2011 at Gros Islet, where West Indies edged a thriller by 7 runs—150/7 defended against Pakistan’s 143/9 amid tense late collapse. But that was West Indies’ last gasp; Pakistan stormed ahead relentlessly.
In 2013 at Arnos Vale, Pakistan swept 2-0: chasing 153 and 125 with composure, Shahid Afridi’s fireworks and Umar Akmal’s finishing shining. The 2016-17 UAE series saw a 3-0 clean sweep—Pakistan’s spin and death bowling suffocated West Indies’ power hitters. Hasan Ali emerged in 2017 Caribbean tour, Pakistan winning 3-1 despite Pollard heroics in one game. The pinnacle hit in 2018 Karachi home series: 3-0 rout, including a record 143-run thrashing (Pakistan 203/5, West Indies 60 all out) and Babar Azam’s elegant tons. Shoaib Malik and Shadab Khan orchestrated collapses; crowds in Karachi erupted wildly, chanting as West Indies wilted under pressure.
Aggression peaked with sledging and bouncer wars, but Pakistan’s tactical edge—yorkers, variations, calm chases—defined the era. Fans felt the shift: from Caribbean hope to Pakistani inevitability.
| Category | 2011 Highlight | Player/Details | 2013 Highlight | Player/Details | 2017 Highlight | Player/Details | 2018 Highlight | Player/Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Individual Score | 89* | Lendl Simmons (WI, Only T20I) | 89 | Ahmed Shehzad (PAK, 2nd T20I) | 100* | Fakhar Zaman (PAK, 4th T20I) | 89 | Babar Azam (PAK, 3rd T20I) |
| Best Bowling in Innings | 4/28 | Mohammad Hafeez (PAK, Only T20I) | 4/12 | Zulfiqar Babar (PAK, 1st T20I) | 4/35 | Hasan Ali (PAK, 3rd T20I) | 5/9 | Faheem Ashraf (PAK, 2nd T20I) |
| Most Runs in Series | N/A (single match) | Lendl Simmons (WI, 89*) | 143 | Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) | 250+ | Fakhar Zaman (PAK) | 228 | Babar Azam (PAK) |
| Most Wickets in Series | N/A | Multiple (3 each) | 7 | Zulfiqar Babar (PAK) | 8 | Hasan Ali (PAK) | 10+ | Shadab Khan (PAK) |
| Best Run Chase | 143/9 (lost by 7 runs) | Pakistan (target 151) | 158/8 (target 153) | Pakistan (2nd T20I) | 207/3 (target 207) | Pakistan (4th T20I) | 154/2 (target 154) | Pakistan (1st T20I) |
| Key Pressure Moment | Late collapse to 143/9 | Pakistan choke in death overs | Zulfiqar’s 4/12 spell | Crushed WI chase hopes | Hasan Ali’s death yorkers | Defended 207 in thriller | WI all out 60 | Record humiliation |
| Fan Emotion Peak | Gros Islet upset win | Caribbean joy in first clash | Karachi-like frenzy abroad | Pakistani pride surges | Lauderhill/Harare crowds | Mixed despair and awe | Karachi 82-run win | Streets explode in celebration |
| Aggression Highlight | Pollard power vs spin | Early sledging duels | Babar vs Pollard stares | Tension in run chases | Hasan vs Pooran bouncers | Fiery on-field battles | Faheem’s 5-fer bounce | WI frustration boils over |
| Record-Breaking Partnership | 89 (opening) | Simmons & Smith (WI) | 120+ | Shehzad & Hafeez (PAK) | 152 (opening) | Fakhar & Azam (PAK) | 130+ | Babar & Malik (PAK) |
| Best All-Rounder Performance | 50 runs, 2 wkts | Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 60 runs, 3 wkts | Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 100*, wkts | Fakhar Zaman (PAK) | 89 runs, fielding gems | Babar Azam (PAK) |
Recent Fireworks and Shifting Balances: 2020s to 2025 – Series Wins, Comebacks, and Fresh Rivalry Heat
The 2020s to 2025 reignited the Pakistan national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team rivalry with fresh heat, comebacks, and shifting balances. Pakistan maintained T20I supremacy but faced stern challenges in longer formats and ODIs. The 2021 West Indies tour saw Pakistan draw Tests 1-1 (Shaheen Afridi’s heroics in Jamaica) and win T20Is 1-0 (one washed out), with Babar Azam’s calm anchoring chases. In 2021-22 UAE, Pakistan swept T20Is 3-0, including record chases like 209 in Karachi’s thriller.
The 2022 home ODIs crushed West Indies 3-0, Imam-ul-Haq’s tons powering comfortable wins. Tests in 2021 drew, but 2024-25 home series against West Indies ended 1-1 (Pakistan’s Multan win by 127 runs, West Indies’ 120-run triumph in the second). The 2025 tour to West Indies/USA delivered fireworks: Pakistan took T20Is 2-1 (close finishes, Saim Ayub’s fifties), but West Indies claimed ODIs 2-1, ending a 34-year drought with massive margins like 202-run thrashing (Hope’s 120*), Seales’ pace devastating Pakistan.
| Category | 2021 Highlight | Player/Details | 2022 Highlight | Player/Details | 2024-25 Highlight | Player/Details | 2025 Highlight | Player/Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Individual Score | 193 (Tests) | Babar Azam (PAK, series) | 199 (ODIs) | Imam-ul-Haq (PAK, series) | 216+ equiv (but key 150s) | Babar Azam (PAK, Multan) | 120* (ODI) | Shai Hope (WI, 2nd ODI) |
| Best Bowling in Innings | 6/51 | Shaheen Afridi (PAK, 2nd Test) | 4/32 | Haris Rauf (PAK, 2nd ODI) | 7+ haul equiv | Sajid Khan (PAK, Multan) | 5+ wkts | Jayden Seales (WI, 2nd ODI) |
| Most Runs in Series | 250+ (T20Is) | Babar Azam (PAK) | 199 | Imam-ul-Haq (PAK, ODIs) | 300+ (Tests) | Babar Azam (PAK) | 207 | Shai Hope (WI, ODIs) |
| Most Wickets in Series | 10+ | Shaheen Afridi (PAK, Tests) | 8 | Shaheen Afridi (PAK, ODIs) | 12 | Sajid Khan (PAK, Tests) | 10+ | Jayden Seales (WI, ODIs) |
| Best Run Chase | 209/3 (target 208) | Pakistan (3rd T20I, record) | 306/5 (target 306) | Pakistan (1st ODI) | 254 chase (but loss) | Pakistan (2nd Test) | 284/5 (target 281) | Pakistan (1st ODI) |
| Key Pressure Moment | Shaheen’s 10-fer swing | Turned Jamaica Test | Imam’s century stand | Defended low in rain | Warrican’s 120-run win | WI comeback in 2nd Test | Hope’s 120* blitz | Ended 34-yr ODI drought |
| Fan Emotion Peak | Karachi record chase roar | Pakistani crowds frenzy | Multan 3-0 sweep | Streets celebrate | Multan 127-run win | Home pride surges | WI 202-run thrashing | Caribbean explosion |
| Aggression Highlight | Afridi vs Pooran bouncers | Fiery duels | Rauf pace barrage | WI rattled | Spin vs power clashes | Tense sledging | Seales pace vs top order | Collapse frustration |
| Record-Breaking Partnership | 150+ (opening T20) | Babar & Rizwan (PAK) | 200+ (ODI) | Imam & Fakhar (PAK) | 200+ (Tests) | Babar partnerships | 150+ (WI batting) | Hope & others (ODI) |
| Best All-Rounder Performance | 100 runs, 5 wkts | Shadab Khan (PAK, T20) | 150 runs, wkts | Khushdil Shah (PAK, ODIs) | Multi-impact | Babar & spinners | 71 runs, field | Rutherford (WI, T20) |
Conclusion
In the end, this epic saga shows balance shifting yet passion enduring. West Indies ruled the early decades with unbeatable pace and strokeplay, Pakistan flipped the script through swing mastery and T20 dominance, while recent years hint at West Indies’ stirring comeback. The fire still burns bright – two proud nations, endless stories, one unforgettable rivalry.
