WestIndies T20I series lost to Pakistan with a score of 2-1, as Fakhar Zaman's injury prevents him from participating in the forthcoming ODIs.
Pakistan Cricketer Fakhar Zaman Suffers Hamstring Strain, Ruled Out of West Indies Series
Pakistan's star white-ball cricketer Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against West Indies and the upcoming three-match ODI series due to a left hamstring strain.
The injury occurred during the 19th over of the second T20I against West Indies, which took place on July 30, 2025. Zaman was chasing a ball in the outfield when he sustained the injury [1][3]. The strain was diagnosed as mild, and he was immediately treated on-site [1][3].
After a medical assessment, Zaman returned to Pakistan on the evening of August 4, 2025, to continue his rehabilitation under the supervision of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) medical team at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore [1][2][3][4]. As of early August 2025, there is no confirmed return date for Zaman, but the nature of a mild hamstring strain typically requires several weeks of rest and physiotherapy [1][2][3][4][5].
Pakistan went on to win the third T20I against West Indies by 13 runs, securing a 2-1 series victory. Saim Ayub scored 66 runs from 49 balls, Hassan Nawaz scored 15 runs from 7 balls, and Sahibzada Farhan scored 74 runs from 53 balls for Pakistan in the third T20I [4]. Haris Rauf took 1 wicket and conceded 34 runs in 4 overs, while Mohammad Nawaz took 1 wicket and conceded 33 runs in the match [4].
Despite Zaman's absence, Pakistan has shown promising performances in the series. However, Zaman's absence is a significant loss for the team, as he is a crucial white-ball cricketer for Pakistan [6]. The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies will start from August 8 and end on August 12, with all three matches taking place in Trinidad [7].
The T20I series between Pakistan and West Indies kicked off last week, with Pakistan winning 2-1. Alick Athanaze scored 60 runs from 40 balls, Sherfane Rutherford scored 51 runs from 35 balls, and Athanaze scored 60 runs from 40 balls for West Indies in the third T20I [4].
References:
[1] ESPNcricinfo, Fakhar Zaman ruled out of West Indies series with hamstring injury, 2025-08-02. [Online]. Available: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/32372577/fakhar-zaman-ruled-west-indies-series-hamstring-injury
[2] Geo News, Fakhar Zaman to return to Pakistan tonight after being ruled out of West Indies series, 2025-08-04. [Online]. Available: https://www.geo.tv/latest/377558-fakhar-zaman-to-return-to-pakistan-tonight-after-being-ruled-out-of-west-indies-series
[3] Dawn, Fakhar Zaman ruled out of West Indies series due to hamstring injury, 2025-08-02. [Online]. Available: https://www.dawn.com/news/1733804
[4] Cricbuzz, Pakistan beat West Indies by 13 runs in 3rd T20I to win series, 2025-08-07. [Online]. Available: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-match/12019/wis-vs-pak/3/3rd-t20i/full-scorecard
[5] Cricbuzz, Pakistan announce replacements for injured Fakhar Zaman for West Indies ODIs, 2025-08-05. [Online]. Available: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/121506/pakistan-announce-replacements-for-injured-fakhar-zaman-for-west-indies-odis
[6] Cricbuzz, Fakhar Zaman's absence a big loss for Pakistan in T20Is, 2025-08-07. [Online]. Available: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/121509/fakhar-zamans-absence-a-big-loss-for-pakistan-in-t20is
[7] ESPNcricinfo, Pakistan to tour West Indies for three ODIs, 2025-07-20. [Online]. Available: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/32345793/pakistan-tour-west-indies-three-odis
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