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Pakistan Cricket vs West Indies

Venue par · 154Chase success · 55%POTM · RL Chase

Match preview & overview

West Indies Chase Down Pakistan at Brian Lara Stadium to Win by 5 Wickets

West Indies beat Pakistan by 5 wickets at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, on 10 August 2025. Pakistan batted first and posted 171/7, a total that sat modestly above the venue's average first-innings score of 154 across 61 matches. West Indies then knocked off the target with something to spare, finishing on 184/5. Roston Chase was named Player of the Match. The toss played its part: West Indies won it and bowled first, a choice backed by the ground's history where captains opt to field in 83% of matches.

Pakistan's innings had a stop-start feel. The powerplay yielded just 39 runs for 2 wickets, a below-par return given the venue's powerplay average of 43 runs. The middle overs were more productive: 132 runs for 5 wickets took them to 171/7, but the death-overs phase added nothing to the total, which set the tone for a chase that West Indies managed with control rather than panic.

West Indies' pursuit had a similarly tricky opening. They slipped to 30/2 in the powerplay, suggesting Pakistan's bowlers made early inroads. From there, however, the innings shifted completely. The middle overs brought 154 runs for just 3 wickets, a phase of batting that made the target look straightforward. The result underlines the venue's 55% chase success rate, a pattern that has held across this series.

Pitch report & venue insights

Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad61-match sample

Aggregate conditions from 2017–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.

61

T20 matches hosted

154

Avg 1st-innings score

139

Avg 2nd-innings score

55%

Chase success rate

42

Avg powerplay runs

84%

Toss-field rate

Key talking points

Moments the match hinged on

5 angles

Headline angle

West Indies win the chase with 5 wickets in hand

Chasing 172, West Indies reached 184/5 to secure the result with wickets to spare. The middle-overs phase proved decisive: West Indies posted 154 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets between overs 11 and 40, effectively settling the contest before the closing stages.

Angle 02

Pakistan's middle order held them together

After a cautious powerplay of 39/2, Pakistan's middle order contributed 132 runs for 5 wickets to push the total to 171/7. That proved below the par score at a venue where the average first-innings total across 61 matches is 154, so Pakistan batted ahead of that benchmark, though only modestly.

Angle 03

Brian Lara Stadium favours the chasing side

The venue's chase success rate stands at 55% across 61 matches, and West Indies underlined that trend here. Sides fielding first have won 83% of tosses at this ground, and West Indies captain called correctly, opting to bowl.

Angle 04

RL Chase named Player of the Match

Roston Chase was named Player of the Match, reflecting a contribution that helped stabilise the West Indies innings after they slipped to 30/2 in the powerplay. His involvement in that 154-run middle-overs partnership phase was central to the result.

Angle 05

Pakistan lead the overall series head-to-head 51–21

Across 77 ODI meetings between these sides, Pakistan have won 51 and West Indies 21, with 4 no-results. However, 2025 has seen the head-to-head tighten considerably, with wins shared across multiple fixtures in this Caribbean tour leg.

Betting & analytical angles

Angles the data surfaced

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

  • At a venue where chasers succeed 55% of the time, toss-winner markets and first-innings total lines may offer more nuance than straight outright result markets in future fixtures here.
  • With West Indies' middle order posting 154 runs for 3 wickets in this chase, top West Indies batter markets could attract attention given the depth of their middle-overs batting options.
  • Pakistan's powerplay record of 39/2 in this match suggests their top order may be worth watching in opening partnership markets, particularly given they have won 51 of 77 ODIs against West Indies historically.
  • Player of the Match markets in this series have frequently gone to middle-order consolidators rather than big-hitting lower-order players, which may be worth bearing in mind for future fixtures between these sides.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Pakistan Cricket vs West Indies

Who won the Pakistan vs West Indies ODI on 10 August 2025?

West Indies won by 5 wickets at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. Chasing a target of 172, they reached 184/5 to seal the result. Roston Chase was named Player of the Match.

What was Pakistan's score in the match?

Pakistan posted 171/7 from their innings. After a cautious powerplay of 39/2, their middle order added 132 runs for 5 wickets to set a total that sat above the venue's average first-innings score of 154 across 61 matches, though not by a wide margin.

What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and West Indies in ODIs?

Across 77 ODI meetings, Pakistan have won 51 times and West Indies 21, with 4 no-results. The 2025 series has been much more closely contested, with wins shared at both Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad and at Central Broward Regional Park in the United States.

Where to watch Pakistan vs West Indies ODIs in the UK?

ODI cricket between Pakistan and West Indies is typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the United Kingdom, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV for subscribers. Check Sky Sports schedules for exact broadcast times, which will be listed in BST.

Who won the toss and what did they decide?

West Indies won the toss and elected to field. That decision aligned with the ground's historical pattern: sides choose to bowl first in 83% of matches at Brian Lara Stadium where toss data is available, and chasers go on to win 55% of the time.

Who was Player of the Match?

Roston Chase (RL Chase) was named Player of the Match. He played a key role in stabilising West Indies' chase after they lost 2 wickets in the powerplay, with the middle-overs phase yielding 154 runs for just 3 wickets across both sides' innings.

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