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Pakistan suffered one of their biggest ODI defeats after they were bowled out for 92 while chasing 295 against West Indies in the series decider at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad on Tuesday night.
Pakistan endured a nightmare start with their top three being dismissed for ducks – Saim Ayub (0), Abdullah Shafique (0) and Mohammad Rizwan (0). Young pacer Jayden Seales produced a career-best spell, taking six for 18 to dismantle the batting order.
The visitors folded for just 92 in 24.1 overs, which is their lowest total against the West Indies in over three decades and their biggest loss to the Caribbean side in 50 years. In the process, the Windies sealed their first ODI series win against Pakistan since 1991.
Pakistan fans critical of team following disappointing defeat
Pakistan produced a solid series win in the T20Is, but followed it up with a disappointing performance in the ODIs.
Only three Pakistan batters – Salman Agha (30), Hasan Nawaz (13) and Mohammad Nawaz (23) reached double figures in a performance marked by poor shot selection and vulnerability to seam movement. The result handed the West Indies a 2-1 series win and a morale boost ahead of their ICC Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures. At the same time, Pakistan faces renewed questions over their batting depth and consistency in pressure situations.
Earlier, West Indies captain Shai Hope struck his 18th ODI century, anchoring the hosts to 294 for 6. Solid middle-order contributions ensured a challenging target, which proved far beyond Pakistan’s reach once early wickets fell.
Former Pakistan keeper-batsman Kamran Akmal was scathing of the defeat. “Our cricket team has been performing like this for the past seven years. At this point we’ve stopped worrying about embarrassing losses. No one even cares anymore not even if Pakistan wins the series. And the funniest part? Pakistan didn’t even win this one. Still no one cares,” wrote Akmal on X (formerly Twitter).
Here are some of other reactions by Pakistan fans to the West Indies’ huge win by 202 runs.
Next up for Pakistan is a T20I tri-series against Afghanistan and UAE later this month ahead of the Asia Cup. West Indies will also soon travel to the UAE for three T20Is against Nepal in Sharjah next month.
