Pakistan vs West Indies Cricket Timeline: Complete History, Head-to-Head Records and Stats (1958–2025)
Introduction: A Rivalry Built Over Seven Decades
The Pakistan national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team timeline stretches back to January 1958 -nearly seven decades of Test matches, ODI thrillers, and T20I dominance. Across 220-plus international matches, this rivalry has produced three ODI ties, two World Cup semi-final wins for West Indies, Pakistan’s historic 2017 series victory in the Caribbean, and a dramatic 2025 series in which West Indies ended a 34-year wait for a bilateral ODI series win. Pakistan lead in Tests (22–19) and T20Is (20–4). West Indies lead in ODIs (73–64). No other rivalry of this duration is quite as evenly split across formats. Whether you are tracing the full Pakistan vs West Indies cricket history or looking for the latest head-to-head stats, this is the complete guide -updated through August 2025.
Pakistan vs West Indies Head-to-Head Record
The Pakistan vs West Indies head-to-head record across all formats tells a clear story: dominance is format-specific, not absolute. Pakistan dominate T20Is. West Indies hold the ODI edge. Tests are separated by just three wins across 56 matches.
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All-Format Summary
| Format | Matches | Pakistan Wins | West Indies Wins | Draws / Ties |
| Tests | 56 | 22 | 19 | 15 Draws |
| ODIs | 140 | 64 | 73 | 3 Ties |
| T20Is | 24 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
Key Observation
Three of their ODI meetings have ended in a tie –the joint-most between any two nations in ODI cricket history. That stat alone reflects how competitive this bilateral rivalry genuinely is.
Pakistan vs West Indies Cricket Timeline: Master Table (1958–2025)
The Pakistan national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team timeline is best understood as five distinct eras: the Foundation Era (1958–1970), the West Indies Dominance Era (1970–1990), Pakistan’s Peak Era (1990–2005), the Transition Era (2005–2020), and the Modern Era (2020–2025).
Complete Series-by-Series Timeline
| Year | Event | Format | Result | Significance |
| 1957–58 | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Tests (5) | West Indies won 3–1 | First-ever series between the two nations |
| 1958–59 | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Tests (3) | Pakistan won 2–1 | Pakistan’s first home series win vs West Indies |
| 1974–75 | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Tests (2) | Drawn 0–0 | First drawn series |
| 1975 | Prudential World Cup | ODI | West Indies won by 1 wicket | West Indies survived Pakistan’s last-over challenge |
| 1976–77 | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Tests (5) | West Indies won 2–1 | West Indies four-pace-attack era begins |
| 1979 | Prudential World Cup | ODI Semi-final | West Indies won by 43 runs | Zaheer Abbas 93 not enough against Greenidge/Haynes |
| 1980–81 | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Tests (4) | West Indies won 1–0 | Only Test win on Pakistani soil in that era |
| 1983 | Prudential World Cup | ODI Semi-final | West Indies won by 8 wickets | Viv Richards 80* wrapped it up with 68 balls to spare |
| 1987 | Reliance World Cup | ODI (Group) | West Indies won by 28 runs | West Indies edge group stage |
| 1987 | Reliance World Cup | ODI (Group) | Pakistan won by 1 wicket | Pakistan’s first World Cup win vs West Indies |
| 1990–91 | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Tests (3) | Drawn 1–1 | Last West Indies Test win in Pakistan before 2025 |
| 1992 | Benson and Hedges World Cup | ODI | West Indies won by 10 wickets | Ambrose and Walsh bowled Pakistan out for 74 |
| 1992–93 | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Tests (3) | West Indies won 2–0 | Last away Test series win by West Indies before 2025 |
| 1997–98 | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Tests (3) | Pakistan won 3–0 | First home series whitewash vs West Indies |
| 1999 | ICC World Cup | ODI | Pakistan won by 27 runs | Pakistan book semi-final place with disciplined bowling |
| 2001–02 | UAE (neutral venue) | Tests (2) | Pakistan won 2–0 | Post-9/11 series moved to neutral ground |
| 2005 | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Tests (2) | Drawn 1–1 | Pakistan’s first Test win in the Caribbean since 1988 |
| 2007 | ICC World Cup | ODI | West Indies won by 54 runs | West Indies batting depth proves decisive |
| 2011 | ICC World Cup | ODI Quarter-final | Pakistan won by 10 wickets | Pakistan’s only knockout win vs West Indies |
| 2013 | West Indies tour of Pakistan | T20Is | Pakistan won 2–0 | First T20I series win for Pakistan vs West Indies |
| 2015 | ICC World Cup | ODI | West Indies won by 150 runs | Pakistan bowled out for 160 |
| 2016–17 | Pakistan tour of West Indies | Tests (3) | Pakistan won 2–1 | First Pakistan Test series win in the Caribbean since 1959 |
| 2019 | ICC World Cup | ODI | West Indies won by 7 wickets | Pakistan collapsed to 105, chased in 13.4 overs |
| 2021–22 | Pakistan | T20Is | Pakistan won 3–0 | Third consecutive T20I home series win |
| Jan 2025 | West Indies tour of Pakistan | Tests (2) | Drawn 1–1 | West Indies win in Multan -first Test win in Pakistan since 1990 |
| Jul–Aug 2025 | Pakistan tour of West Indies | T20Is (3) | Pakistan won 2–1 | Pakistan win despite last-ball loss in 2nd T20I |
| Aug 2025 | Pakistan tour of West Indies | ODIs (3) | West Indies won 2–1 | First bilateral ODI series win for West Indies since 1991 |
World Cup Record: Pakistan vs West Indies
The Pakistan vs West Indies World Cup record is one of the most one-sided in ICC tournament history. West Indies lead 8–3 across all ODI World Cup meetings, with three of those wins coming in the knockout stages.
All World Cup Results
| Year | Stage | Winner | Margin |
| 1975 | Group | West Indies | 1 wicket |
| 1979 | Semi-final | West Indies | 43 runs |
| 1983 | Semi-final | West Indies | 8 wickets |
| 1987 | Group | West Indies | 28 runs |
| 1987 | Group | Pakistan | 1 wicket |
| 1992 | Group | West Indies | 10 wickets |
| 1999 | Group | Pakistan | 27 runs |
| 2007 | Group | West Indies | 54 runs |
| 2011 | Quarter-final | Pakistan | 10 wickets |
| 2015 | Group | West Indies | 150 runs |
| 2019 | Group | West Indies | 7 wickets |
Knockout Record: Verified
West Indies won 2 of 3 World Cup knockout meetings -the 1979 and 1983 semi-finals. Pakistan’s only knockout win came in the 2011 quarter-final, where West Indies were bowled out for 112 and Pakistan chased with all 10 wickets intact. There were no other knockout-stage encounters between the two sides.
All-Time Records: Pakistan vs West Indies
This section covers the Pakistan vs West Indies cricket records across all three formats -from the highest individual scores to the most wickets taken in this storied bilateral rivalry.
Top ODI Wicket Takers
| Player | Team | Career Span | Wickets |
| Wasim Akram | Pakistan | 1985–2002 | 89 |
| Curtly Ambrose | West Indies | 1988–2000 | 69 |
| Courtney Walsh | West Indies | 1985–1999 | 65 |
| Waqar Younis | Pakistan | 1990–2003 | 60 |
| Imran Khan | Pakistan | 1974–1992 | 54 |
Wasim Akram’s 89 ODI wickets against West Indies is the highest by any bowler in this rivalry, nearly 20 more than the next best. His combination of left-arm swing, reverse swing, and yorker accuracy made him uniquely difficult to counter in 50-over cricket.
Top ODI Run Scorers
| Player | Team | Runs |
| Desmond Haynes | West Indies | 2,390 |
| Richie Richardson | West Indies | 1,988 |
| Javed Miandad | Pakistan | 1,930 |
| Brian Lara | West Indies | 1,771 |
| Ramiz Raja | Pakistan | 1,624 |
Desmond Haynes holds the all-time runs record in Pakistan vs West Indies ODIs with 2,390 runs -a figure that reflects both the volume of matches played and his remarkable consistency against Pakistan’s varied bowling attacks.
Highest Individual ODI Scores
| Score | Player | Year |
| 156 | Brian Lara (WI) | 1993 |
| 153 | Brian Lara (WI) | 1996 |
| 142* | Desmond Haynes (WI) | 1987 |
| 131 | Saeed Anwar (PAK) | 1997 |
| 128 | Brian Lara (WI) | 1988 |
Brian Lara holds the top two individual scores in this ODI rivalry. His dominance against Pakistan in the 50-over format is unmatched by any other batsman from either side.
Top Test Run Scorers
| Player | Team | Runs |
| Brian Lara | West Indies | 1,327 |
| Javed Miandad | Pakistan | 1,261 |
| Clive Lloyd | West Indies | 1,005 |
| Hanif Mohammad | Pakistan | 956 |
| Rohan Kanhai | West Indies | 942 |
Top Test Wicket Takers
| Player | Team | Wickets |
| Wasim Akram | Pakistan | 32 |
| Malcolm Marshall | West Indies | 24 |
| Imran Khan | Pakistan | 29 |
| Curtly Ambrose | West Indies | 21 |
| Waqar Younis | Pakistan | 22 |
Team Records in ODIs
| Record | Detail |
| Highest ODI total | West Indies 339/4 |
| Lowest ODI total | Pakistan 43 all out |
| Biggest run margin win | West Indies by 202 runs (Tarouba, August 2025) |
| Biggest wicket margin | West Indies by 10 wickets (1992 World Cup) |
| Narrowest win by runs | Pakistan by 1 run (Sharjah, 1999) |
| Total ODI ties | 3 |
Five Iconic Matches That Defined This Rivalry
The full Pakistan national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team timeline cannot be understood without these five matches -each one a pivot point in the rivalry’s direction.
1. 1979 World Cup Semi-Final: West Indies 293/6, Pakistan 250
Pakistan chose to field first. Gordon Greenidge (73) and Desmond Haynes (65) built a platform that no Pakistan bowling attack of the era could challenge. Zaheer Abbas fought back with 93 runs but ran out of partners. West Indies won by 43 runs -their second consecutive World Cup semi-final win over Pakistan.
2. 1987 World Cup: Pakistan Won by 1 Wicket
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Pakistan chased 217 with two wickets in hand off the final ball. One of the closest finishes in World Cup history between these two teams. It remains Pakistan’s first World Cup win against West Indies and a defining moment of the Imran Khan captaincy era.
3. 1997–98 Test Series: Pakistan Won 3–0
The only series whitewash in 56 Test matches between these sides. Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Mushtaq Ahmed bowled West Indies out on turning pitches across three consecutive home Tests. This series marked the definitive shift of Test balance toward Pakistan on home soil.
4. 2011 World Cup Quarter-Final: Pakistan Won by 10 Wickets
West Indies were bowled out for 112 in 43.3 overs. Shahid Afridi took 4/30. Pakistan chased 113 without losing a single wicket in 20.5 overs. It remains the most complete Pakistan performance in any World Cup knockout match and the only time these teams have met in a tournament knockout since 1983.
5. August 2025 ODI Decider: West Indies Won by 202 Runs
Pakistan were dismissed for 92 all out. Jayden Seales took 6/23 -the best figures by any bowler against Pakistan in ODI history. Shai Hope scored 120* as captain. West Indies sealed their first bilateral ODI series win against Pakistan since 1991. This result ended West Indies’ 34-year wait, making it one of the most significant results in recent Pakistan vs West Indies cricket history.
T20I Series History and Dominance
In the Pakistan vs West Indies T20I format, Pakistan’s dominance is the clearest in any bilateral rivalry. Pakistan have won 7 of 8 T20I series, losing only the one-match 2011 series.
T20I Series Results
| Season | Venue | Winner | Series Score |
| 2011 | West Indies | West Indies | 1–0 |
| 2013 | West Indies | Pakistan | 2–0 |
| 2016–17 | UAE | Pakistan | 3–0 |
| 2017 | West Indies | Pakistan | 3–1 |
| 2018 | Pakistan | Pakistan | 3–0 |
| 2021 | West Indies | Pakistan | 1–0 |
| 2021–22 | Pakistan | Pakistan | 3–0 |
| 2025 | Lauderhill, Florida | Pakistan | 2–1 |
Why Pakistan Dominate West Indies in T20Is
Pakistan win 83% of T20Is in this rivalry -a stat that demands explanation given West Indies’ two ICC Men’s T20 World Cup titles (2012, 2016). The answer lies in format context. West Indies’ T20 strength is built for tournament knockout moments -individual explosions at precisely the right time. In bilateral series, Pakistan’s structured bowling -left-arm pace in the Powerplay, quality leg-spin in the middle overs -consistently limits West Indies’ ability to access their natural game. West Indies’ four T20I wins against Pakistan have all come in bilateral series. They have never beaten Pakistan in a T20 World Cup match.
Rivalry by Venue: Where Each Team Dominates
A breakdown of the Pakistan vs West Indies venue record reveals a sharp home-ground advantage for both teams -and a surprising trend in neutral venues.
| Venue | Tests Played | Pakistan Wins | West Indies Wins | Draws |
| Pakistan (home) | 22 | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| West Indies (home) | 22 | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| Neutral (UAE etc.) | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Pakistan won 64% of home Tests. West Indies win 50% of home Tests. On neutral pitches, West Indies hold a 7–3 record -a pattern that rarely appears in mainstream coverage of this rivalry. The 2025 Test match in Multan -where West Indies won by 120 runs -was the first West Indies Test win on Pakistani soil since 1980–81. It was a statistical anomaly, not a trend shift. Pakistan remains significantly stronger in Test cricket on home soil.
The 2025 Series: What Actually Happened
The 2025 series between the Pakistan national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team was one of the most dramatic in recent bilateral history -three formats, three different winners, and one historic result.
Test Series (January 2025, Multan)
- 1st Test: Pakistan won by 127 runs -Pakistan assert control with disciplined bowling on a turning pitch.
- 2nd Test: West Indies won by 120 runs -West Indies’ first Test win on Pakistani soil since 1980–81. Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales bowled Pakistan out in both innings.
The series ended 1–1.
T20I Series (July–August 2025, Lauderhill, Florida)
- 1st T20I: Pakistan won by 14 runs -Pakistan posted 178/6, West Indies fell for 164/7.
- 2nd T20I: West Indies won by 2 wickets -a last-ball thriller.
- 3rd T20I: Pakistan won by 13 runs.
Pakistan won the series 2–1, extending their T20I series record against West Indies to 7–1.
ODI Series (August 2025, Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba)
- 1st ODI: Pakistan won by 5 wickets -Babar Azam scored 103, Shai Hope scored 127, Pakistan chased 306 in a dramatic finish.
- 2nd ODI: West Indies won by 5 wickets (DLS, rain-affected).
- 3rd ODI: West Indies won by 202 runs -Pakistan bowled out for 92. Jayden Seales took 6/23, the best bowling figures against Pakistan in ODI history. Shai Hope’s unbeaten 120 as captain sealed the series.
West Indies won the ODI series 2–1 -their first bilateral ODI series win against Pakistan since 1991.
Era-by-Era Dominance Summary
| Era | Dominant Team | Format | Key Reason |
| 1958–1970 | Even | Tests | Both teams building Test identity |
| 1970–1990 | West Indies | Tests and ODIs | Four-pace-bowler era, Marshall, Holding, Garner, Roberts |
| 1988–1998 | Pakistan | Tests at home | Reverse swing, Wasim, Waqar, Imran era |
| 1990–2010 | West Indies | ODIs | Haynes, Richardson, Lara, Pakistan ODI middle order unreliable |
| 2013–present | Pakistan | T20Is | Bowling depth neutralizes WI power-hitting in bilateral series |
| 2025 | West Indies | ODIs | Seales and Hope performance, Pakistan bowled out for 92 in decider |
FAQs:
Q1. When did the Pakistan national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team rivalry begin?
A1. The rivalry began in January 1958 when Pakistan toured the West Indies for a five-Test series. West Indies won 3–1. It was only Pakistan’s seventh year as a Test nation.
Q2. Who leads the overall head-to-head record in Tests?
A2. Pakistan lead 22–19, with 15 draws, across 56 Test matches. The three-match margin over 67 years reflects how close this rivalry has been in the longest format.
Q3. Who leads the ODI head-to-head?
A3. West Indies lead 73–64. Three of those matches ended in a tie -the joint-most between any two ODI nations. West Indies’ ODI edge is built largely on stronger middle-order depth across multiple eras.
Q4. Who leads the T20I record?
A4. Pakistan lead 20–4 -an 83% win rate. Pakistan have won 7 of 8 bilateral T20I series. This is Pakistan’s strongest bilateral record against any major nation in any format.
Q5. What is the biggest win in this ODI rivalry?
A5. West Indies beat Pakistan by 202 runs in Tarouba, Trinidad, in August 2025. Pakistan were dismissed for 92. It was the largest margin of victory in Pakistan vs West Indies ODI history.
Q6. Who has taken the most ODI wickets in Pakistan vs West Indies matches?
A6. Wasim Akram leads with 89 wickets. Curtly Ambrose is second with 69. Both bowlers defined their respective teams’ pace attacks across the same era.
Q7. Who has scored the most ODI runs in this rivalry?
A7. Desmond Haynes of West Indies with 2,390 runs -the highest by any batsman in Pakistan vs West Indies ODI cricket. Javed Miandad leads for Pakistan with 1,930 runs.
Q8. What is the World Cup knockout record between Pakistan and West Indies?
A8. West Indies won the 1979 and 1983 semi-finals. Pakistan won the 2011 quarter-final by 10 wickets. West Indies lead 2–1 in World Cup knockout meetings.
Q9. Has the West Indies ever won a Test series in Pakistan?
A9. West Indies last won a Test series in Pakistan in 1980–81. In January 2025, they won the second Test in Multan by 120 runs -but the series ended 1–1. Pakistan remains the dominant home Test team in this rivalry.
Q10. When did the West Indies last win a bilateral ODI series against Pakistan?
A10. Before 2025, West Indies had not won a bilateral ODI series against Pakistan since 1991. Their August 2025 series win in the Caribbean ended a 34-year drought -the longest gap for either team in this rivalry across any format.
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