The cricketing rivalry between Pakistan and the West Indies is a story of contrasting times. In the initial years, the West Indies dominated the scene with their intimidating pace attack and powerful batting, but on the other hand, Pakistan has gradually taken control in recent times, mainly in the shorter versions of the game.
So, let’s look at their head-to-head records in all three formats.
Test Matches: A Close Contest
The fight between them has been very tight in the longest format of the game. The two teams have gone head-to-head in 56 Test matches. Out of those, Pakistan has won 22 games, while West Indies have been able to secure 19 victories.
In addition, there have been 15 draws. A glance back reveals that the West Indies were better upfront in their head-to-head records, but the trend of the last few years has been on Pakistan’s side, which indicates the power shift.
One Day Internationals (ODIs): A Battle for Supremacy
ODI matches between the two sides paint a different picture. They have been facing each other in 137 matches. While the West Indies are on top with 71 wins, Pakistan has secured 63 wins. Three matches have ended in ties. This record is a testament to the West Indies’ dominance in the 50-over format in their glory days. Still, Pakistan has always been fighting and finally managed to clinch the last ODI series against the West Indies, winning all three matches in June 2022.
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is): Pakistan’s Dominance
In the limited-overs format, one can easily single out the team that has the upper hand. Pakistan possesses an excellent record against the West Indies in T20Is. Out of a total of 21 games, Pakistan triumphed in 15 matches, while the West Indies could only win 3. There were 3 matches where no result was declared. Pakistan’s steady run in the format is quite visible, with their disciplined bowling and solid batting being a tough nut to crack for the West Indies.
The head-to-head records provide a very different and interesting story about the competition between the two cricketing nations. The West Indies is the team with the most wins in the past, particularly in ODIs and Tests, while Pakistan has become the strongest team in modern cricket, especially in the fast-paced world of T20Is.