Pakistan Win First ODI Against West Indies

Pakistan defeated West Indies by five wickets in the first ODI at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing 281, Pakistan recovered from a shaky start with an unbeaten 104-run partnership between debutant Hasan Nawaz (63*) and Hussain Talat (41*). Key contributions for West Indies included Evin Lewis (60), Shai Hope (55), and Roston Chase (53), but Pakistan's bowlers, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi (4-51) and Naseem Shah (3-55), helped restrict the hosts. The match featured a debut for umpire Deighton Butler and was affected by dew. Both teams came into the series after poor ODI performances, making this win important for Pakistan's momentum, while West Indies continue their push for World Cup qualification. The second ODI will be played at the same venue on August 10.