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The Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team Stats have built a competitive international rivalry across Test, ODI, and T20I cricket. Their matches have produced memorable batting displays, influential bowling spells, and closely fought contests. The rivalry remains relevant in 2026, with Pakistan and West Indies recently completing a two-Test series in the West Indies that ended 1-1. Pakistan won the second Test by eight wickets after West Indies took the opening match by 90 runs.
This statistical comparison looks at their overall performances, format-wise records, major batting and bowling achievements, team scoring trends, and important match contributions. It also provides context for understanding how the two sides have performed against each other across different eras and formats
The Pakistan and West Indies rivalry has produced 57 Test matches, 140 ODIs and 24 T20Is through the latest available head-to-head records. In Tests, Pakistan lead 22-20 with 15 draws. In ODIs, West Indies lead 73-64 with three ties, while Pakistan have dominated the T20I meetings 17-4, with three no-results.
Head-to-Head Record
| Format | Matches | Pakistan Wins | West Indies Wins | Draw/Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 57 | 22 | 20 | 15 Draws |
| ODIs | 140 | 64 | 73 | 3 Ties |
| T20Is | 24 | 17 | 4 | 3 NR |
| All formats | 221 | 103 | 97 | 21 |
Pakistan therefore have the stronger overall result count across the three international formats, mainly because of their commanding T20I record. West Indies retain the advantage in ODIs, while Pakistan lead narrowly in Tests.
Overall Match Statistics
| Statistic | Pakistan | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| Test matches | 57 | 57 |
| Test wins | 22 | 20 |
| ODI matches | 140 | 140 |
| ODI wins | 64 | 73 |
| T20I matches | 24 | 24 |
| T20I wins | 17 | 4 |
| Total international matches | 221 | 221 |
| Total wins | 103 | 97 |
The numbers show two very different phases of the rivalry. West Indies have historically been stronger in ODIs, whereas Pakistan have established a significant advantage in T20Is. The Test rivalry remains closely contested over more than six decades.
Test Match Stats
Pakistan and West Indies have played 57 Tests since their first meeting in 1958. Pakistan have won 22, West Indies 20 and 15 matches have ended in draws.
| Test Statistic | Pakistan | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 57 | 57 |
| Wins | 22 | 20 |
| Draws | 15 | 15 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| Highest team total | 657/8d | 790/3d |
| Lowest all-out total | 77 | 53 |
| Highest individual score | Hanif Mohammad 337 | Garry Sobers 365* |
| Best innings bowling | Imran Khan 7/80 | Colin Croft 8/29 |
| Best match bowling | Fazal Mahmood 12/100 | Colin Collymore 11/134 |
The Test record contains some extraordinary performances. Pakistan’s highest total against West Indies is 657/8 declared, while West Indies reached 790/3 declared. West Indies’ 53 remains their lowest all-out total against Pakistan, while Pakistan’s lowest is 77.
Best Batting Performances
Pakistan Batting Records
| Player | Runs | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanif Mohammad | 337 | Highest Pakistan score |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq | 177 | Major Test innings |
| Aamer Sohail | 160 | Part of record 323-run third-wicket stand |
| Younis Khan | 153 | Part of major second-wicket partnership |
| Aamer Sohail | 160 | Part of 298-run opening partnership |
Hanif Mohammad’s 337 remains Pakistan’s highest individual Test score against West Indies. Pakistan also produced a 323-run third-wicket partnership between Aamer Sohail and Inzamam-ul-Haq.
West Indies Batting Records
| Player | Runs | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Garry Sobers | 365* | Highest West Indies score |
| Conrad Hunte | 260 | Part of 446-run second-wicket stand |
| Brian Lara | 216 | Highest major later-era score |
| Brian Lara | 1173 career runs | Most Test runs in this rivalry |
| Roston Chase | 131 | Important recent contribution |
Garry Sobers’ unbeaten 365 is the highest individual score by a West Indies batter against Pakistan. Brian Lara has scored 1,173 Test runs against Pakistan, the most by any West Indies batter in the matchup.
Best Bowling Performances
| Team | Bowler | Best Innings Figures | Best Match Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Imran Khan | 7/80 | |
| Pakistan | Fazal Mahmood | 12/100 | |
| Pakistan | Abdul Qadir | 6 wickets | |
| West Indies | Colin Croft | 8/29 | |
| West Indies | Colin Collymore | 11/134 | |
| West Indies | Courtney Walsh | 5/22 | 63 career wickets |
Pakistan’s Fazal Mahmood owns one of the greatest bowling performances in the rivalry with 12 wickets for 100 runs in a Test. For West Indies, Colin Croft’s 8/29 is the best innings bowling performance against Pakistan.
Highest Team Scores
| Team | Score | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 790/3d | Sabina Park, Kingston | 1957/58 |
| Pakistan | 657/8d | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 1957/58 |
| West Indies | 579/9d | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 1957/58 |
| Pakistan | 579/3d | Dubai | 2016 |
The 790/3 declared by West Indies is the highest Test innings total in this head-to-head rivalry. Pakistan’s 657/8 declared came during the same historic 1957/58 series. Pakistan later matched 579 in its famous 2016 Test in Dubai, where Azhar Ali scored 302*.
Lowest Team Scores
| Team | Lowest All-Out Score | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 53 | Faisalabad | 1986/87 |
| Pakistan | 77 | Lahore | 1986/87 |
The two lowest scores in the Test rivalry came during the 1986/87 series. West Indies were dismissed for just 53, while Pakistan’s lowest total against West Indies is 77.
In ODIs, Pakistan have also suffered a famous collapse to 43 all out against West Indies at Newlands in 1993, while West Indies’ lowest completed ODI total against Pakistan is 98.
Partnership Statistics and Key Match Contributions
Partnerships have frequently defined major Pakistan-West Indies encounters.
| Format | Partnership | Runs | Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2nd wicket | 446 | Conrad Hunte and Garry Sobers |
| Test | 3rd wicket | 323 | Aamer Sohail and Inzamam-ul-Haq |
| Test | 1st wicket | 298 | Aamer Sohail and Ijaz Ahmed |
| Test | 5th wicket | 200 | Brian Lara and Dwayne Bravo |
| Test | 4th wicket | 188* | Garry Sobers and Clyde Walcott |
| T20I | 2nd wicket | 119 | Babar Azam and Hussain Talat |
| T20I | 3rd wicket | 105 | Mohammad Rizwan and Haider Ali |
The biggest partnership in the rivalry is the extraordinary 446-run second-wicket stand between Conrad Hunte and Garry Sobers in 1957/58. Pakistan’s biggest listed partnership is the 323-run third-wicket stand between Aamer Sohail and Inzamam-ul-Haq in 1997/98.
The rivalry has also produced important T20I partnerships. Pakistan’s 105-run third-wicket stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Haider Ali came during the 2021 series, while Babar Azam and Hussain Talat added 119 for the second wicket in 2018.
Key Statistical Takeaway
Pakistan lead the Test series 22-20 and dominate the T20I rivalry 17-4, while West Indies lead the ODI record 73-64. The Test rivalry is particularly rich statistically, featuring Sobers’ 365*, Hanif Mohammad’s 337, a 446-run partnership and Pakistan’s 12-wicket haul by Fazal Mahmood.
Conclusion
The Pakistan-West Indies rivalry continues to offer an interesting statistical contrast between Pakistan’s strong all-format record and West Indies’ long-standing reputation for producing match-winning performances. Recent results also show that the contests remain competitive, with the 2026 Test series ending level at 1-1.
Looking at their statistics across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is provides a clearer picture than focusing on individual matches alone. Batting consistency, bowling impact, partnerships, and performances in pressure situations have all played important roles in determining results. These numbers make the rivalry valuable for cricket fans looking to understand both teams’ strengths and changing performances over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When did Pakistan and West Indies first play international cricket?
Pakistan and West Indies have been competing in international cricket since the Test era, with their rivalry developing across multiple generations of players and different formats.
2. Which team has the better record between Pakistan and West Indies?
Pakistan has generally enjoyed a strong record against West Indies, particularly in limited-overs cricket. In T20Is, available records show Pakistan holding a substantial advantage, although the exact totals can change as new matches are played.
3. Which formats have Pakistan and West Indies played against each other?
The two national teams have faced each other in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket, giving their rivalry a broad statistical history.
4. What happened in the latest Pakistan vs West Indies Test series?
Pakistan and West Indies drew their two-Test series 1-1 in 2026. West Indies won the first Test by 90 runs, while Pakistan responded with an eight-wicket victory in the second Test.
5. Why are Pakistan vs West Indies statistics important?
These statistics help compare the teams across different formats, identify leading batting and bowling performances, understand scoring trends, and assess how each side has performed over the course of their international rivalry.
