West Indies vs Pakistan T20I series 2025 concluded with a thrilling finish as the Men in Green secured the three-match series 2-1, claiming their seventh consecutive T20I series win in the Caribbean. Despite a spirited effort from the hosts, Pakistan’s top-order brilliance and clinical death bowling sealed the decider in emphatic fashion.
In the series-deciding third T20I, Pakistan posted an imposing total of 189 for 4, courtesy of a scintillating 138-run opening stand between Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub. The West Indies bowlers remained wicketless until the 17th over, as the Pakistani openers dominated proceedings with relentless intent. Farhan hammered 74 off 53 deliveries, while Ayub compiled a classy 66 from 49 balls, putting the hosts under immediate pressure.
Although Shamar Joseph finally broke the stand by removing Farhan, and two more wickets fell shortly after, the visitors still managed to pile on 50 runs in the last few overs.
In response, the West Indies got off to a flying start, thanks to Jewel Andrew and Alick Athanaze, who stitched a 44-run stand off just 26 balls. However, the momentum was dented when Haris Rauf dismissed Andrew just before the end of the powerplay. Athanaze fought valiantly, scoring 60 off 40 balls, but his dismissal to part-time bowler Saim Ayub in the 13th over halted the chase’s rhythm.
Sherfane Rutherford added a fighting 51, but the required rate kept climbing. Hasan Ali ultimately ended Rutherford’s resistance, leaving the Windies with a mountain to climb. In a surprising and rare move, Roston Chase retired out after struggling to 15 off 12 balls — becoming the first-ever batter from a Full Member nation to retire out in T20I cricket, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Despite flashes of brilliance, the hosts fell short once again, extending their long-standing drought in home T20I series wins. Their lone success in the second T20I—powered by a stunning all-round performance from Jason Holder (4/19 and 16 not out)—proved insufficient to turn the tide.
Fakhar Zaman Ruled Out of ODI Series Due to Hamstring Injury
In the aftermath of the T20I series, Pakistan have suffered a blow ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series, as Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. According to an official statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Fakhar received initial treatment and immediate medical management before being ruled out of the remainder of the tour.
The left-handed opener will fly back to Pakistan on August 4, a day after the final T20I, and will continue rehabilitation under the PCB medical team at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. No official replacement has yet been announced by the board.
What Lies Ahead: Momentum vs Redemption
With the ODI leg of the tour starting soon, Pakistan will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while West Indies face mounting pressure to address form concerns, selection dilemmas, and inconsistency across formats.
The T20I series once again highlighted the rise of young Pakistani talents like Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan, while West Indies continue to search for cohesion and composure in high-pressure moments.
As the focus now shifts to the 50-over format, both teams will be looking to fine-tune their squads in the lead-up to global tournaments, making the Pakistan vs West Indies ODI series 2025 a crucial chapter in their seasonal narratives.