Hope’s Heroics and Seales’ Six-Wicket Haul Seal Historic Windies Win
The West Indies cricket team has finally given their fans a moment to celebrate — and it’s a big one. For the first time since 1991, they’ve won a bilateral ODI series against Pakistan. The clincher came in stunning style, with skipper Shai Hope playing an unbeaten captain’s knock of 120 runs and pace sensation Jayden Seales ripping through Pakistan’s batting order to claim six wickets. The result? A commanding 202-run victory in Trinidad and Tobago that sealed the series 2–1.
This was more than just a win on paper; it was a statement. In recent months, West Indies cricket had been under fire. A humiliating Test innings against Australia saw them bowled out for just 27 — one run away from the all-time lowest total in Test history. Then came a string of defeats: eight straight to Australia, a T20 series loss to Pakistan in Florida, and even the first ODI of this series slipping away. But this team found a way to turn the tide.
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Hope’s innings was a masterclass in composure and timing. Facing 94 balls, he sent five over the ropes and drove ten to the boundary. His unbeaten stand of 110 with Justin Greaves in the final overs gave the scoreboard a healthy 6-294. Pakistan’s chase was in trouble from the very first over. Saim Ayub fell on the third ball of the innings, Abdullah Shafique followed without scoring, and captain Mohammad Rizwan was bowled for a golden duck. By the ninth over, Pakistan were reeling at 4-23.
Seales was relentless. His pace, accuracy, and sharp movement left Pakistan’s batting order in tatters. He trapped Babar Azam lbw for just nine, mopped up the tail, and finished with career-best figures of 6-18 in 7.2 overs. Pakistan’s top scorer, Salman Agha, could only manage 30 runs before the inevitable collapse. The match fittingly ended with a run out — another golden duck — as Abrar Ahmed was caught short of his ground by Roston Chase.
Hope, speaking after the match, pointed out that the team often dwells on negatives but now had plenty of positives to build on. He praised Seales as a “class act” who always steps up when needed. The win came just days after a two-day Caribbean cricket summit attended by legends like Brian Lara and Clive Lloyd, aiming to chart a revival for West Indies cricket. If this match was any sign, the turnaround might already be underway.
For the West Indies, this wasn’t just about lifting a trophy; it was about lifting spirits. It was about proving that, despite recent struggles, they still have the firepower, the leadership, and the hunger to challenge the best in the world. And on this day in Trinidad, they didn’t just challenge Pakistan — they blew them away.
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