Pakistan vs West Indies: Full Cricket Coverage

 ⚡ 1st T20I – Florida, USA (1 August 2025)

Pakistan won by 14 runs to take an early lead in the 3‑match series.

Pakistan 1st Innings: Sent in to bat, Saim Ayub starred with a composed 57 off 38 balls, anchoring a total of 179/6 YouTube+15Outlook India+15Hindustan Times+15.

West Indies Chase: Ridden by early momentum, but Mohammad Nawaz’s deadly 3-wicket over blew the chase apart, leading to a collapse and eventual loss 165ish Outlook IndiaThe Times of IndiaOutlook India.

Key stat: WI have won only 2 of their last 19 T20Is, underscoring ongoing form issues in the format The Times of India.  

🧪 In‑Depth: What It Means

• Saim Ayub’s innings provided the backbone of Pakistan’s total and showed depth in their young batting lineup.

• Mohammad Nawaz, with his seam‑spin combo, has emerged a vital weapon in powerplay and middle overs.

• West Indies under pressure: Their brittle batting and inability to finish chases remain worrying.

🧾 Tests Summary – West Indies Tour of Pakistan, Jan 2025

1st Test – Multan

🏆 Pakistan won by 127 runs

• Pakistan’s spin duo Sajid Khan & Noman Ali ripped through West Indies' top order, combining for 9 wickets, to bundle them out for 137 24 News HD+15NDTV Sports+15Outlook India+15Cricket World+2reuters.com+2abplive.com+2.

• Key knocks: Saud Shakeel (84) and Mohammad Rizwan (71) built Pakistan’s 230 1st‑innings base reuters.com+1NDTV Sports+1.

• WI’s 2nd innings folded for 123, sealing Pakistan’s victory NDTV SportsYouTubeNDTV Sports.

2nd Test – Multan

🏆 West Indies won by 120 runs to level the series 1–1

• Jomel Warrican dominated with match figures of 9/70 (4/43 & 5/27), becoming the architect of WI’s historic win — their first Test victory on Pakistan soil since 1990 reuters.com+7ESPN Cricinfo+7Cricbuzz+7.

• West Indies compiled 163 & 244, posting a target of 254 on a slow, spin‑friendly pitch Cricbuzz+5NDTV Sports+5ESPN Cricinfo+5.

• Pakistan faltered in both innings: front‑order collapse in first and inability to play spin in second innings highlighted technical issues NDTV SportsESPN CricinfoThe Times of India.

Series outcome: Test series drawn 1–1.

🔍 Player Watch

• Mohammad Nawaz (PAK): Three‑wicket turn in T20I highlighted his control and tactical acumen.

• Saim Ayub (PAK): Emerging as a reliable middle-order anchor for Pakistan.

• Jomel Warrican (WI): Player of both the match and series in the 2nd Test; spun Sri Lankan-style havoc through Pakistan’s line-up

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Pakistan flexed spin power: Sajid Khan and Noman Ali in the first Test set the tone.

• West Indies fightback: Warrican-led spin revival evened the series.

• Format contrast: WI still struggling in T20s, but traditional Test cricket saw them thrive with spin.

• Venue diversity: T20Is in Florida added a novel neutral‑venue element; Tests in spin‑friendly Multan provided dramatic swings.

📅 What’s Next

• T20I Series: Remaining 2 matches on 2–3 Aug in Lauderhill, Florida.

• ODI leg: Following the T20I series, both teams will continue to compete in a series hosted in the Caribbean NDTV Sports+1YouTube+1Outlook India+3Cricket Times+3propakistani.pk+3The New Indian Express.

✍️ Suggested Website Headings & Excerpts

Headlines

• “Pakistan Harness Spin to Sink West Indies in 1st T20I by 14 Runs”

• “Warrican Spins West Indies to Historic Win, Levels Test Series in Pakistan”

• “WI’s T20 Troubles Continue: Just 2 Wins in Last 19 T20Is”

Excerpts

• “Saim Ayub’s blistering fifty and Nawaz’s three‑wicket over scripted Pakistan’s comfortable T20I win.”

• “Jomel Warrican wreaked havoc with figures of 9/70 as West Indies clinched a rare Test victory in Pakistan.”

🧾 Series at a Glance

Format	Result	Notable Performers
1st T20I	Pakistan won	Saim Ayub (57), Mohammad Nawaz (3 wkts)
Test Match	Pakistan by 127	Sajid Khan, Noman Ali (spin combination)
Test Match	West Indies by 120	Jomel Warrican (match haul)