Pakistan won WI vs PAK 1st ODI: Hasan Nawaz Leads Debut Victory
Pakistan won WI vs PAK 1st ODI by 5 wickets on Friday, August 8, 2025, in Bridgetown to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The day belonged to debutant Hasan Nawaz, who scored an unbeaten 63 in a match-winning partnership with Hussain Talat to seal the chase with seven balls to spare.
WI vs PAK 1st ODI Key Moments
- Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten debut knock of 63 in a tense chase
- Hussain Talat’s composed 41* in a 104-run match-winning partnership
- Shaheen Afridi’s four-wicket burst with reverse swing
- Naseem Shah’s crucial breakthroughs at the death
- Pakistan now lead the ODI series 1-0
Pakistan Won the 1st ODI thanks to the Nawaz-Talat Stand
Chasing a target of 281, Pakistan’s innings had its ups and downs. Saim Ayub fell early, and Abdullah Shafique made 29 before falling to low bounce. Babar Azam (47) and Mohammad Rizwan (53) steadied the ship but their slow scoring rate pushed the run rate above six an over.
When Rizwan was trapped in front with 101 still required, Hasan Nawaz stepped up. The debutant initially struggled, managing just 3 off 12 balls, but was given a reprieve by Shai Hope. Nawaz then shifted gears, adding a match-winning 104-run stand with Talat (41*) and guiding Pakistan home in style.
West Indies’ Bright Start Fades in Middle Overs
Batting first, West Indies looked in control during the powerplay, with Evin Lewis (60) and Keacy Carty adding quick runs. But Pakistan’s spinners tightened the screws in the middle overs, forcing the run rate down.
Shaheen Shah Afridi (4-51) and Naseem Shah (3-55) took full advantage of the reversing ball in the death overs, dismantling the lower order. Gudakesh Motie’s 31 off 18 balls lifted the total to 280, but it wasn’t enough.
