Pakistan vs West Indies: Historical Timeline & 2025 Rivalry Highlights
The cricketing rivalry between Pakistan and West Indies spans more than six decades, producing thrilling matches, legendary players, and unforgettable moments across Test, ODI, and T20 formats. From the first series in 1958 to the exciting encounters of 2025, the rivalry has evolved with each generation of cricketers.
Key Milestones in the Rivalry
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1958: West Indies tours Pakistan for the first Test series, marking the start of a new rivalry.
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1970s–1980s: Both teams reach their peaks — West Indies’ fearsome fast-bowlers clash with Pakistan’s emerging all-rounders.
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1990s–2000s: Frequent bilateral tours and World Cup battles in both home and neutral venues.
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2010s onwards: Limited matchups, but high-stakes drama, especially in limited-overs cricket.
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2025: Renewed competition with series in Pakistan, West Indies, and T20 matches in the USA.
Head-to-Head Overview (Up to 2025)
| Format | Matches Played | Pakistan Wins | West Indies Wins | Draw / No Result / Tie* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 56 | 22 | 19 | 15 |
| ODIs | ~140 | 64 | 73 | 3 |
| T20Is | Varies | – | – | – |
| Total (all formats) | – | – | – | – |
“Draw / No Result / Tie” includes drawn Tests, tied or no-result ODIs, etc.
2025 Encounters: Pakistan vs West Indies
West Indies Tour of Pakistan — January 2025
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Warm-up 3-day match (Rawalpindi): Drawn
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1st Test, Multan: Pakistan won by 127 runs
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2nd Test, Multan: West Indies won by 120 runs
Series result: Shared (1–1)
Pakistan Tour of West Indies / USA — Mid 2025
T20 Series (3 matches)
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st T20I (Lauderhill) | Pakistan won by 14 runs |
| 2nd T20I | West Indies won by 2 wickets (last-ball finish) |
| 3rd T20I | Pakistan won — clinched series; notable for first-ever “retired out” in T20I between two Full Members |
ODI Series (3 matches)
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st ODI (Tarouba) | Pakistan chased 281, won by 5 wickets |
| 2nd ODI | West Indies won by 5 wickets (rain-reduced match) |
| 3rd ODI | West Indies bowled out Pakistan for 92 chasing 295, won by 202 runs |
ODI Series Result: West Indies won 2–1 — first bilateral ODI series win over Pakistan since 1991.
September 2025
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As of now, no official Pakistan vs West Indies matches are scheduled in September 2025.
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West Indies’ fixtures include a T20I series vs Nepal in Sharjah.
Read more: Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2025
Interesting Moments & Turning Points
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Historic ODI victory: West Indies’ 202-run win in the 3rd ODI of mid-2025 marked a major highlight.
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T20 innovation: The 3rd T20I of 2025 saw the first “retired out” between two Full Member teams.
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Decades of swings: West Indies dominated home conditions in the 1970s–80s, while Pakistan’s spin attacks challenged them abroad.
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Legendary players: From West Indies’ fast-bowlers to Pakistan’s all-rounders and spinners, each era has produced match-defining stars.
Timeline Recap (Bullet Points)
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1958: First Test series — rivalry begins
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1970s–1980s: Era of fast-bowling dominance
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1990s–2000s: Regular bilateral tours and World Cup meetings
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2010 onwards: Fewer matches, high stakes in limited-overs formats
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Jan 2025: Pakistan hosts West Indies — 1 Test win each
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Mid-2025: Pakistan tours West Indies / USA
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T20 series: Pakistan wins 2–1
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ODI series: West Indies wins 2–1
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Sept 2025: No scheduled PAK vs WI matches yet
