Overview
- Captain Mohammad Rizwan’s decision to field paid dividends as Pakistan’s pacers exploited early conditions.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi took 4-51 and Naseem Shah claimed 3-55 to bowl out the West Indies for 280 at Brian Lara Stadium.
- Chasing 281, Pakistan rallied from 180-5 to reach 284-5 thanks to debutant Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten 63 and a 104-run sixth-wicket partnership with Hussain Talat.
- Pakistan sealed the five-wicket victory with seven balls to spare, showcasing depth in their lower order.
- The win gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series as they gear up for the second ODI on August 10.