The rivalry between the West Indies Cricket Team and the Pakistan National Cricket Team is a fascinating blend of flair, unpredictability, and raw talent, where both teams bring explosive cricketing styles and match winning individuals, as West Indies are known for their power hitting and athletic presence while Pakistan thrives on skill, swing bowling, and natural cricketing instincts, and over the years this contest has produced thrilling moments where individual brilliance often shifts the momentum, making player performances the heart of this exciting rivalry.
LAST 15 MATCHES SUMMARY
Match #
Date
Format
Venue / Series
Winner
WI Score
PAK Score
Margin
Highlight
15
12 Aug 2025
ODI
Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad
West Indies
294/6
92
WI won by 202 runs
Shai Hope 120* • Jayden Seales 6/18 🔥
14
10 Aug 2025
ODI
Tarouba, Trinidad
West Indies
184/5 (DLS)
171/7
WI won by 5 wkts
DLS thriller • WI level series
13
08 Aug 2025
ODI
Tarouba, Trinidad
Pakistan
280
284/5
PAK won by 5 wkts
Pakistan chase masterclass
12
03 Aug 2025
T20I
Central Broward Park, USA
Pakistan
176/6
189/4
PAK won by 13 runs
Saim Ayub & Farhan fireworks
11
01 Aug 2025
T20I
Providence Stadium, Guyana
West Indies
135/8
133/9
WI won by 2 wkts
Dramatic chase • Pooran magic
10
31 Jul 2025
T20I
Kensington Oval, Barbados
Pakistan
164/7
178/6
PAK won by 14 runs
Babar & Shadab dominate
9
27 Jan 2025
Test
Multan Cricket Stadium
West Indies
163 & 244
154 & 133
WI won by 120 runs
Epic comeback in Pakistan!
8
17 Jan 2025
Test
Multan Cricket Stadium
Pakistan
137 & 123
230 & 157
PAK won by 127 runs
Spinners ruled the pitch
7
12 Jun 2022
ODI
Rawalpindi
Pakistan
269
269/5 (DLS)
PAK won by 5 wkts
Rain-affected thriller
6
10 Jun 2022
ODI
Rawalpindi
Pakistan
141
141/2
PAK won by 120 runs
Babar Azam masterclass
5
08 Jun 2022
ODI
Rawalpindi
Pakistan
306/5
308/5
PAK won by 5 wkts
High-scoring chase
4
16 Dec 2021
T20I
National Stadium, Karachi
Pakistan
207/3
208/3 (18.5)
PAK won by 7 wkts
Record chase in 18.5 overs
3
14 Dec 2021
T20I
National Stadium, Karachi
Pakistan
163
172/8
PAK won by 9 runs
Shaheen Afridi special
2
13 Dec 2021
T20I
National Stadium, Karachi
Pakistan
137
200/6
PAK won by 63 runs
Pakistan dominance
1
20 Aug 2021
Test
Sabina Park, Jamaica
Pakistan
150 & 219
302/9d & 176/6d
PAK won by 109 runs
Babar Azam & Shaheen shine
Current Squad Comparison
Player Role
West Indies Key Players
Pakistan Key Players
Edge
Captain
Shai Hope
Salman Ali Agha
Pakistan (experience)
Top-Order Batters
Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell
Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman
Pakistan
Middle-Order
Nicholas Pooran (if available), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer
Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan
West Indies (power)
Wicket-Keeper
Shai Hope / Johnson Charles
Sahibzada Farhan / Khawaja Nafay
Even
All-Rounders
Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd
Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz
West Indies
Spin Bowlers
Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie
Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan
Pakistan
Pace Bowlers
Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde
Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Pakistan (firepower)
Top Players Comparison
Category
West Indies Standout
Stats (vs PAK)
Pakistan Standout
Stats (vs WI)
Winner
Most Runs (Recent)
Shai Hope
207 runs (ODI 2025 series)
Saim Ayub
130+ runs (T20I 2025)
West Indies
Explosive Batter
Nicholas Pooran / Rovman Powell
High strike-rate cameos
Babar Azam
Consistent anchors
Pakistan
All-Rounder Impact
Jason Holder
Wickets + lower-order runs
Faheem Ashraf / Shadab Khan
Balance in all departments
Even
Leading Wicket-Taker
Jayden Seales / Akeal Hosein
Death-over control
Shaheen Afridi
Swing & early breakthroughs
Pakistan
Breakthrough Star
Sherfane Rutherford
Match-winning knocks
Abrar Ahmed
Mystery spin
West Indies
Playing XI Comparison
Position
West Indies Probable XI
Pakistan Probable XI
Key Strength
Opener 1
Brandon King
Saim Ayub
Aggression
Opener 2
Johnson Charles
Fakhar Zaman / Babar Azam
Power / Stability
No. 3
Shai Hope (c & wk)
Babar Azam
Anchoring
No. 4
Rovman Powell
Salman Ali Agha (c)
Middle-order control
No. 5
Sherfane Rutherford
Usman Khan
Finishing
All-Rounder
Jason Holder
Faheem Ashraf
Balance
Spin All-Rounder
Roston Chase / Akeal Hosein
Shadab Khan
Control
Pace 1
Jayden Seales
Shaheen Afridi
New-ball threat
Pace 2
Shamar Joseph
Naseem Shah
Raw pace
Pace 3 / Spin
Gudakesh Motie
Abrar Ahmed
Variations
Reserve
Romario Shepherd
Mohammad Nawaz
Depth
Head-to-Head Player Battles
Batsman (Team)
Bowler (Opponent)
Matches Faced
Runs Scored
Wickets Taken (by bowler)
Best Battle Highlight
Babar Azam (PAK)
Akeal Hosein (WI)
Multiple
Strong
Low
Babar dominates spin
Shai Hope (WI)
Shaheen Afridi (PAK)
Recent ODIs
100+
Occasional
Hope’s composure against swing
Saim Ayub (PAK)
Jayden Seales (WI)
2025 T20Is
Good
Early pressure
Ayub’s aggressive starts
Rovman Powell (WI)
Shadab Khan (PAK)
T20Is
Explosive
Mixed
Powell’s big hitting vs leg-spin
Nicholas Pooran (WI)
Naseem Shah (PAK)
Limited
Quick
Pace challenge
Pooran’s strike-rate battles
Power Hitters Vs Classical Masters
The West Indies batting lineup is built around aggressive intent and fearless stroke play, with Nicholas Pooran leading the charge through his explosive hitting ability and match finishing skills, while Rovman Powell adds brute power in the middle order and Shai Hope provides stability with a calm and composed approach, whereas Pakistan’s batting unit revolves around technique and consistency with Babar Azam anchoring the innings through elegant stroke play, supported by Mohammad Rizwan who delivers reliability under pressure and Fakhar Zaman who adds aggression at the top.
Team
Player
Role
Batting Style
Match Impact
West Indies
Nicholas Pooran
Batter
Explosive
Game Changer
West Indies
Shai Hope
Top Order
Calm
Stability
West Indies
Rovman Powell
Middle Order
Power Hitting
Finisher
Pakistan
Babar Azam
Top Order
Classical
Anchor
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan
Wicketkeeper
Consistent
Stability
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman
Opener
Aggressive
Momentum
Pace Attacks That Create Fireworks
Fast bowling plays a defining role in this rivalry, with Pakistan’s attack led by Shaheen Afridi who is known for his early breakthroughs and swing, while Haris Rauf adds raw pace and aggression that can dismantle batting lineups, whereas the West Indies continue their tradition of producing strong fast bowlers like Alzarri Joseph who combines pace and bounce and Jason Holder who offers control and consistency.
Team
Player
Bowling Style
Speed
Key Strength
Pakistan
Shaheen Afridi
Left-arm Fast
High
Swing
Pakistan
Haris Rauf
Right-arm Fast
Very High
Pace
West Indies
Alzarri Joseph
Right-arm Fast
High
Bounce
West Indies
Jason Holder
Right-arm Fast
Medium
Control
All Rounders As Game Changers
All rounders bring flexibility and balance to both teams, with West Indies depending on Andre Russell whose explosive batting and pace bowling can turn matches quickly and Jason Holder who adds stability with both bat and ball, while Pakistan relies on Shadab Khan who contributes with leg spin and aggressive batting and Iftikhar Ahmed who plays the role of a finisher and part time bowler.
Team
Player
Role
Skill Set
Match Influence
West Indies
Andre Russell
All Rounder
Power + Pace
Explosive
West Indies
Jason Holder
All Rounder
Balance
Stability
Pakistan
Shadab Khan
All Rounder
Spin + Bat
Momentum Shift
Pakistan
Iftikhar Ahmed
All Rounder
Finishing
Depth
Spin Strategy And Middle Overs Battle
Spin bowling plays a strategic role in controlling the tempo of the match, with Pakistan having strong options like Shadab Khan who uses variations to pick wickets and maintain pressure, while the West Indies rely on Akeal Hosein who focuses on economical spells and restricting runs in the middle overs.
Team
Player
Type
Strength
Role
Pakistan
Shadab Khan
Leg Spin
Variation
Wicket Taking
West Indies
Akeal Hosein
Left-arm Spin
Control
Economy
Wicketkeepers And Fielding Impact
Wicketkeeping and fielding often become decisive factors in close contests, with Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan offering consistency behind the stumps along with reliable batting performances, while West Indies rely on Nicholas Pooran who brings agility and aggressive batting, and both teams have improved their fielding standards, making them more competitive in tight situations.
Team
Player
Role
Fielding Ability
Contribution
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan
Wicketkeeper
Sharp
Bat + Keep
West Indies
Nicholas Pooran
Wicketkeeper
Agile
Power Batting
Rising Stars Adding New Energy
The future of this rivalry looks bright with emerging players stepping up, as West Indies continue to introduce fearless hitters who bring excitement and unpredictability while Pakistan develops technically sound and aggressive youngsters who can perform under pressure, ensuring that every new contest adds fresh intensity and storytelling to this already thrilling rivalry.
Team
Player
Role
Playing Style
Potential
West Indies
Brandon King
Batter
Attacking
High
Pakistan
Saim Ayub
Batter
Aggressive
Promising
Conclusion
The rivalry between the West Indies Cricket Team and the Pakistan National Cricket Team stands out for its unpredictability, explosive talent, and thrilling player battles, where power meets precision and flair meets strategy, and with both teams continuing to produce impactful cricketers, this contest remains one of the most entertaining matchups in international cricket.
