Yesterday's 3rd One Day International match result: Pakistan defeats West Indies
In a thrilling turn of events, the third ODI of the West Indies vs Pakistan series saw a standout performance by Jayden Seales, who bowled Pakistan out for a paltry 92 runs, securing a massive 202-run victory for the West Indies.
Seales' career-best figures of 6 wickets for 18 runs in 7.2 overs not only led the West Indies to their first ODI series victory over Pakistan in 34 years but also broke Dale Steyn's record for the best bowling figures against Pakistan in ODIs. This impressive performance ranks as the third-best bowling figures ever by a West Indies bowler in ODIs, behind only Winston Davis's 7/51 in 1983 and one other.
Key stats and records from this spell include:
- 6/18 is one of the best ODI bowling figures historically, placing Seales among the elite in West Indies cricket history for ODIs.
- Seales achieved a five-wicket haul by dismissing Pakistan captain Babar Azam lbw and completed his sixth wicket by clean bowling Hasan Ali without conceding a run.
- His bowling helped restrict Pakistan to their lowest total in the series, with Pakistan being bowled out in just 29.2 overs.
- This was Seales' first ODI five-for, which came after notable performances in previous matches and a solid recent Test series against Australia.
The West Indies innings was built on a 110-run partnership between Justin Greaves and Shai Hope, with Greaves scoring 43 runs off 24 deliveries and Hope contributing 36 runs. Hope's innings included a century (120 not out) in the first innings, making him the holder of the 18th most ODI tons for West Indies, only behind Brian Lara (19) and Chris Gayle (25).
In recognition of his outstanding performance, Seales was awarded the Player of the Series award. Gudakesh Motie also contributed with 2 wickets and an economy of 37 runs. The West Indies finished their innings with a total of 294 runs.
Despite going 1-0 down in the series, the West Indies managed to win the series 2-1, marking a significant victory for the team. This series win is a testament to the skill and determination of the West Indies team, particularly Seales, who has made a breakthrough in the ODI format with his exceptional bowling performance.
Seales' exceptional bowling performance in the West Indies versus Pakistan series, with figures of 6/18, not only secured the West Indies a significant victory but also placed him among the elite West Indies cricketers for sports-analysis, highlighting the positive impact on both sports and health. Seales' historical bowling figures in the ODI format have led to a series win for the West Indies, emphasizing the vital role of individual sports performances in overall team health and success.
