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Shoaib Akhtar Urges Pakistan Batting Overhaul After 202-Run ODI Defeat

The former pacer highlighted technical frailties exposed by Jayden Seales’ 6/18 in the 92-all-out collapse

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Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan, Shoaib Akhtar | Image: ANI

Overview

  • Pakistan were bowled out for 92 in the series decider, suffering a 202-run loss that sealed their first bilateral ODI series defeat to West Indies since 1991.
  • Jayden Seales claimed a career-best 6/18 to dismantle Pakistan’s top order and finish as the leading wicket-taker of the three-match series.
  • Shoaib Akhtar criticised the batting line-up for playing to secure personal spots and urged a shift from relying on familiar home-pitch conditions to a team-first approach.
  • Only two Pakistan batters—Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Nawaz—surpassed 20 runs in the final ODI, underscoring persistent technical and mental shortcomings.
  • Pakistan now face the Asia Cup 2025 opener against India on September 14 in Dubai with urgent calls to rebuild confidence and address their batting frailties.