Shai raises West Indies Hope with superb ton

West Indies have bounced back from dire displays abroad to defeat Pakistan on home soil.

An inspired Jayden Seales led the West Indies to a crushing 202-run victory over Pakistan in the third and deciding One-Day International in Trinidad on Tuesday.

The fast bowler blew away the Pakistan top order to finish with figures of 6-18 after the tourists were bundled out for just 92 in a chase of 295 to win. The Windies had reached 294-6 in their 50 overs batting first, powered by captain Shai Hope’s brilliant unbeaten century.

The Windies sealed a much-needed first ODI series win against Pakistan since 1991, after being swept aside 3-0 and 5-0 in Test and T20 series respectively by Australia and being annihilated by England in recent months.

“We stress on negatives a lot in West Indies,” Hope said. “So many positives to shout about. Great to see the guys pulling off history. Seales is a quality bowler. He’s a class act. Anything you ask him to do, he puts his hands up.”

Hope finished on 120 not out, with 10 fours and five sixes, completing his 18th one-day international century. He now sits behind only Brian Lara and Chris Gayle on the all-time list for most ODI tons for the Windies.