West Indies Script Unwanted Record in T20I Cricket

Pakistan won the three-match T20I series against West Indies 2-1 after a strong performance in the third and final game in Lauderhill, Florida. The series was tied 1-1 before the decider, with Pakistan winning the first match by 14 runs and West Indies bouncing back with a thrilling two-wicket win the second.

The final match was expected to be a thriller and competitive, and it didn’t disappoint. Pakistan showed great control with both bat and ball, while the hosts tried hard but couldn’t close the game with a win. It was a disappointing performance from the hosts as they lost another series at home.

Pakistan Clinch Series Win Over West Indies

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. Openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan gave the team a dream start, building a 138-run partnership, the highest of the series. Farhan scored 74 from 53 balls and Ayub added 66 from 49. Both the has a good mix of boundaries and strike rotation, even though the West Indies picked up a few wickets in the end, but by the time they did, the damage had already been done. This was Ayub's first significant knock since his return and he showed why he is seen as one of the best T20 batters in the world.

In response, the West Indies got off to a strong start, reaching 44/0 within the first five overs with a fighting 60 from Alick Athanaze and 51 from Sherfane Rutherford. However, the middle order crumbled, and despite the initial promising start, the team fell short by 13 runs.

The result helped Pakistan seal the T20I series, but it left the West Indies in a deep spot of trouble. With this loss, they not only lost another series at home but also registered themselves in a record book of unwanted records in the T20 history, and this is not something to be proud of.

What is Unwanted West Indies T20I Record at Home?

The T20I series between West Indies and Pakistan turned out to be a tale of highs for one team and lows for the other. Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, bounced back from a narrow defeat and made it to the title in the decider match in Florida. With the latest loss, West Indies have now slipped to 48 T20I defeats at home, the most by any team in T20I history.

This figure pushed them past Zimbabwe, which previously held the record with 47 home losses. The Caribbean side has played 108 T20Is at home and lost 48, exposing their inability to win games consistently at home. Here is the new West Indies record in T20I cricket:

This data of record depicts a tough picture for the side that once dominated the world with their batting and power hitting, and gave legends like Gayle to the cricket world. Over the past few years, West Indies cricket has gone through several transitions but hasn’t been able to find its lost rhythm till now. At one point, West Indies was one of the best teams in T20 cricket.

The recent records for the team are highly disappointing as West Indies have now lost seven of their last eight T20Is. Before the Pakistan series, they suffered a 0-5 whitewash against Australia, also at home. Their only win in this series came in the second T20I against The Green, which they managed with the efforts of Jason Holder.

West Indies Cricket Under Crisis

Pakistan, on the other hand, will take a lot of confidence from the series win. Their openers fired, bowlers delivered at key moments, and the skipper showed smart leadership throughout the series. Meanwhile, the West Indies continue to slide further into crisis. Despite individual performances, the team has failed to convert stats into wins. Their home advantage hasn’t worked in their favor, and the growing number of losses suggests deeper structural issues.
With the ODI series coming up, West Indies will hope to regroup quickly. But for now, this T20I series will be remembered more for the unwanted record they now hold than any positive takeaway. West Indies need to regroup quickly if they want to discontinue more falling further. This defeat didn’t just cost them the series; it also brought an embarrassing record to their name.