One made his ODI debut, the other returned to the format after 6 years. Pakistan started the ODI series by defeating the West Indies with an unbeaten 104-run partnership from two batsmen, Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Talat. Hasan played a man of the match in his debut match. In total, Pakistan chased down the Caribbeans for 280 runs with 5 balls and 5 wickets in hand, relying on the innings of 40 overs from four batsmen.
West Indies elected to bat first after losing the toss in the first ODI at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad today (Saturday). Evin Lewis top-scored for them with 60, while Shai Hope (55) and Roston Chase (53) were out shortly after reaching fifties. Shaheen Afridi took the top four wickets for Pakistan. Chasing the target for the visitors, Hasan Nawaz scored 63 and Mohammad Rizwan scored 53.
Earlier, the Windies did not start batting well. They lost opener Brendan King by just 4 runs, both individually and as a team. After that, Lewis and Casey Carty put on a 77-run partnership. Carty returned to 30 off 39 balls and broke the partnership. After that, the Caribbean batsmen, despite settling down, were unable to extend the innings. The hosts have also suffered from this in the T20 series. Lewis scored 60 off 62 balls with 5 fours and 3 sixes, Shai Hope scored 55 off 77 balls with 4 fours and Roston Chase scored 53 off 54 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes.
In the end, the Caribbeans’ capital increased mainly due to the help of Chase and Gudakesh Moti. After losing 6 wickets for 215 runs, Hope’s team was worried about getting a big capital. However, after Chase made fifty, he was caught on the boundary with a light batting move by Naseem Shah’s slower delivery. Moti played a cameo innings of 30 runs off 18 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes. Which took the Windies’ capital to 280. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi took 4 wickets and Naseem Shah took 3 wickets.
Chasing the target, only opener Saim Ayub (5) failed to score runs for the visitors. His dismissal for 16 runs put Pakistan under pressure. Another opener Abdullah Shafiq scored 29 runs. Babar Azam and Rizwan returned to the national team after 4 months with this match. Despite playing several T20 series in between, Pakistan formed a squad without the two experienced stars. After returning to the team, Babar scored 47 runs with 5 fours and a six off 64 balls, while Rizwan scored 53 runs with 4 fours off 69 balls.
After the former and current captains, Salman Agha returned with just 23 runs. As a result, Pakistan lost 5 wickets for 180 runs. Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Talat took them ahead comfortably for the rest of the time. Pakistan reached their destination as the unbeaten partnership of the two reached 104 runs. Hasan remained unbeaten on 63 off 54 balls with 5 fours and 3 sixes, while Talat remained unbeaten on 40 off 37 balls with 4 fours and a six. Shamar Joseph took 2 wickets for the Windies.
FAQ
What was the outcome of the first ODI between Pakistan and West Indies?
Pakistan won the first ODI against West Indies by successfully chasing a target of 280 runs with 5 balls to spare and 5 wickets in hand.
Who were the key players in Pakistan’s victory?
Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Talat formed an unbeaten partnership of 104 runs, with Hasan Nawaz scoring 63 and Hussain Talat remaining unbeaten on 40. Shaheen Afridi was also instrumental with 4 wickets.
Did Hasan Nawaz make his debut in this match?
Yes, Hasan Nawaz made his ODI debut in this match and was named Man of the Match for his impactful innings.
How did the West Indies perform in their innings?
West Indies scored 280 runs, with notable contributions from Evin Lewis (60), Shai Hope (55), and Roston Chase (53). However, their batting lineup collapsed under pressure from Pakistan’s bowlers.
Who were the standout bowlers for Pakistan?
Shaheen Afridi took 4 wickets, and Naseem Shah took 3 wickets, playing key roles in restricting the West Indies.