Pakistan National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Timeline

The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team timeline is one of the most riveting feeder rivalries in international cricket. With the intercontinental wars in fast bowling back in the ’80s to some scintillating T20 clashes in recent years, there have been days when both Pakistan dearly celebrated moments of glory while at other times they cried of low days. Their towering pace attack, the intimidation in stages of pressure, the league of powerful batsmen-the West Indies had a thumb over the Pakistan side in those early decades; slowly but surely, Pakistan battled back with legends like Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, and Babar Azam.

The encounter has enough to carve memories through iconic Test, ODI, and T20 matches, comprising chuckles of upsets and memorable individual performances that have made history for both these cricketing nations.

Pakistan National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Timeline – 1958 to 2025

1950s–1960s: Early Years of West Indies Dominance

1958 – 1st Test, Kensington Oval:

Match Drawn.

The first official encounter between both sides came in 1958 in the West Indies. Although the match concluded in a draw, this marked the beginning of their fierce rivalry.

1958 – 2nd Test, Port of Spain:

A win was achieved by the West Indies won by 120 runs.

Batting first, WI scored 325. Pakistan fought back strongly to reach 282 but faltered in the final innings, losing by 120. Rohan Kanhai and Everton Weekes led with the bat, while Roy Gilchrist took the bowling honours.

1958 – 3rd Test, Kingston

West Indies won the match by an innings and 174 runs.

It was an auspicious start for Pakistan in the debate in 1958, when they suffered a shuffle from that very onset. Batting first, Pakistan registered 328 (Imtiaz Ahmed 122). West Indies responded with a record-breaking 790/3 declared, led by Sir Garfield Sobers, who scored 365* not out. Pakistan were dismissed for 288 in their second innings.

Throughout the 50s and 60s, the West Indies and Pakistan had a tough rivalry, with both winning several matches, thereby establishing a competitive battle in their first encounters.

1970s: Pakistan’s Fightback

1975 World Cup (ODI), Edgbaston:

West Indies won by 1 wicket.

Pakistan scored 266/7 (Majid Khan 60). Clive Lloyd and Deryck Murray guided WI to a last-over win with Murray staying unbeaten on 61. It was a classic World Cup thriller.

1977 – 2nd Test, Trinidad:

West Indies won by 6 wickets.

Pakistan made 180 in the first innings with Wasim Raja scoring 65. Mushtaq Mohammad took 4 wickets to bundle out WI for 316. Pakistan scored 340 in the second innings, while West Indies completed the run chase, thanks to Gordon Greenidge (70) and Roy Fredericks (57).

1980s: Even Battles & World Cup Clash

1983 Prudential World Cup – 2nd Semi-final, London

West Indies won by 8 wickets

In this match, West Indies won by 8 wickets. Pakistan batted first and scored 184, thanks to Mohsin Khan (70). Viv Richards (80*) and Larry Gomes (50*) led the game for the Windies as they completed the run chase of 188.

1984-1985 Benson & Hedges World Championship – 2nd Semi-Final, Melbourne

Pakistan won by 7 wickets.

Mudassar Nazar’s 5-wicket haul helped Pakistan to bundle out West Indies for 160; Pakistan chased it down dramatically, with Ramiz Raja (60) and Qasim Omar (42*) guiding to run chase. This marked Pakistan’s growing strength against the West Indies in the group stage.

1988 – 1st Test, Bourda, Georgetown:

Pakistan won by 9 wickets.

WI scored 292, but Pakistan came back strongly with 435, courtesy of a century from Miandad. Wasim Akram’s devastating reverse swing blew away the Windies in the second innings (172). Pakistan were able to chase down the tiny target of 32 with great ease, registering their first Test win in the Caribbean.

1990s: ODI Intensity and World Cup Pressure

1992 World Cup, MCG:

The West Indies won by 10 wickets.

Having made 220 in the first innings, Pakistan would have thought they had a slight upper hand, but Haynes and Lara never lost their opening stand in the run chase. It was a tough loss in what ultimately turned out to be Pakistan’s World Cup-winning show..

1993 – ODI, Sharjah:

Pakistan won the game by 6 wickets.

The Windies were bowled out for 71 runs, providing an opportunity for Wasim Akram to run away with 5 for 15, including a hat-trick. Pakistan did not take even 20 overs to chase the target. In the 1990s, the ODI power tussle was tilted in favor of Pakistan, whose fast bowlers increasingly dominated.

2000s: Pakistan Rise in Bilateral Series

2005 – 2nd Test, Kingston:

Pakistan won by 136 runs.

WI batsmen had a 30-run first-innings lead, but the bowling attack was able to dismiss them for just 143 in the second. While this gave Pakistan a target of 280, they easily chased it and leveled the Test Series.

2008 – ODI Series, Abu Dhabi:

Pakistan won the 3-match ODI series 3–0.

Younis Khan scored 191 in all three games, and with him, Umar Gul’s nine wickets meant the West Indies stood no chance of recovery. Chris Gayle’s left dive would be his single attempt, racking up 235 runs.

2010s: Pakistan Dominance in All Formats

2010-2011 ICC World Cup – 1st Quarter-Final, Dhaka:

Pakistan by 10 wickets.

West Indies were bowled out cheaply for 112 with Afridi getting 4/30, and Kamran Akmal (47) and Mohammad Hafeez (61) stood in for a partnership of 113 runs to help Pakistan complete the chase in 20 overs to qualify for the semi-final.

2016 – ODI Series, UAE:

Pakistan won 3-0.

WI lost the 3-match ODI series to Pakistan. The Shaheens won the first game by 111 runs using the D/L method, thanks to a century by Babar Azam. They won the second match by 59 runs, again thanks to a hundred by Babar Azam. Azhar Ali (101) and Babar Azam (117) helped the Shaheens to clinch a victory by 139 runs in the third game.

2017 – T20I Series, West Indies:

Pakistan won 3-1.

Shadab Khan announced his arrival with match-winning spells. Young guns, including Fakhar Zaman and Hasan Ali, made the difference.

2020s: Continued Rivalry and Emerging Stars

2021 – 1st Test, Kingston:

West Indies won by 1 wicket.

WI lost nine wickets while chasing 168, with tail-enders sealing a thrilling finish. Kemar Roach’s composed finish snatched the victory from Pakistan.

2021 – 2nd Test, Kingston:

Pakistan won the game by 109 runs.

Shaheen Afridi took 10 wickets in the match. WI collapsed in the 4th innings under intense pressure. The series ended 1–1.

2021 – T20I Series, Barbados & Guyana:

Pakistan 1–0 (3 no-results).

Rain spoiled the series, but Pakistan defended 157 in the only finished game, with Babar Azam scoring a composed fifty.

2021 – T20I Series, Karachi:

This was a 3-0 win for Pakistan.

Pakistan won the first game by 63 runs, the second by 9 runs, and the third by 7 wickets with 7 balls remaining. Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Haider Ali, Mohammad Wasim, and Shaheen Shah Afridi were crucial players for Pakistan in the series.

2022 Pakistan v West Indies, Multan:

Pakistan won 3-0.

Pakistan won by 5 wickets with 4 balls to spare in the first game, thanks to a century by Babar Azam. In the second match, Men in Greens produced 275 in the first innings, while they restricted West Indies to 155, gaining a 120-run victory. In the 3rd match, Pakistan won by 53 runs using the D/L method. Guided by Shadab Khan (86), Pakistan gathered 269, West Indies were dismissed at 216, thanks to Shadab Khan’s 4-wicket haul.

2025 Test Series in Pakistan (2 Matches):

The series stood at 1-1.

1st Test: Pakistan won by 127 runs. Noman Ali and Sajid Khan shared 9 wickets as West Indies faltered in their chase of 202.
2nd Test: West Indies bounced back, bowling Pakistan out for 154 & 133 in the first and the second innings. Jomel Warrican’s 9-wicket haul was instrumental in leveling the series.

A very famous and historical win between the West Indies and Pakistan is still evolving on the present-day cricketing map. Both teams hold exciting young talents and established match-winners capable of ensuring thrilling finishes, fierce encounters, and excellence in all formats during any of the future series. Be it a tough Test clash or fireworks-filled T20, the cricketing fraternity is always glued to the edge of their seats when they meet. With bilateral series and ICC tournaments in the offing, the scene is set for another round of unforgettable cricket contests between Pakistan and the West Indies.

West Indies Tour of Pakistan 2025 – Full Schedule, Match Results, and Squads

Jan 17, Fri – Jan 21, Tue
Match: PAKISTAN vs WEST INDIES (1st Test)
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Result: Pakistan won by 127 runs
Time: 10:00 AM | 04:30 AM GMT

Jan 25, Sat – Jan 29, Wed
Match: PAKISTAN vs WEST INDIES (2nd Test)
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Result: West Indies won by 120 runs
Time: 10:00 AM | 04:30 AM GMT

WEST INDIES SQUAD

BATTERS

Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain) – Batter
Kavem Hodge – Batter
Mikyle Louis – Batter
Alick Athanaze – Batter

ALL-ROUNDERS

Justin Greaves – Batting Allrounder
Keacy Carty – Batting Allrounder
Gudakesh Motie – Bowling Allrounder

WICKETKEEPERS

Joshua Da Silva – WK-Batter
Tevin Imlach – WK-Batter
Amir Jangoo – WK-Batter

BOWLERS

Anderson Phillip – Bowler
Kemar Roach – Bowler
Kevin Sinclair – Bowler
Jayden Seales – Bowler
Jomel Warrican – Bowler

PAKISTAN SQUAD