Jayden Seales Creates History with Record-Breaking 6-Wicket Haul Against Pakistan
On Tuesday, August 12, 23-year-old fast bowler Jayden Seales etched his name into West Indies cricket history by becoming the first West Indian to take six wickets in an ODI against Pakistan.
The young Trinidad & Tobago pacer spearheaded the West Indies attack in the 3rd and final ODI at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, delivering a spell that Pakistan will remember for a long time. Seales’ sensational figures — 6 wickets for just 18 runs in 7.2 overs — helped the hosts seal the match and clinch the series 2–1.
Seales wasted no time in making an impact. On just the third ball of Pakistan’s chase, he removed opener Saim Ayub for a duck, caught behind by Shai Hope. The early destruction continued as he dismissed Abdullah Shafique and Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan inside the first three overs, leaving Pakistan reeling at 8–3.
The key breakthrough came when Seales trapped Babar Azam lbw for 9, effectively ending Pakistan’s hopes of chasing the target. Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie chipped in with two wickets in the middle overs, but Seales returned to finish the job, dismissing tailenders Hasan Ali and Naseem Shah to complete his historic 6-wicket haul.
Before Seales’ remarkable effort, the best bowling figures by a West Indian in ODIs against Pakistan belonged to Franklyn Rose — 5 for 23 in Kingstown on April 12, 2000. Now, Seales has not only broken that record but set a new benchmark for future generations.
Speaking after the match, Rizwan admitted:
“Seales put us under pressure throughout the series. Losing those early wickets really hurt us.”
This performance not only sealed the series win for West Indies but also signaled the rise of a new pace-bowling star in Caribbean cricket.
Jayden Seales Makes History with Record-Breaking 6-Wicket Haul Against Pakistan
On Tuesday, August 12, 23-year-old fast bowler Jayden Seales etched his name into West Indies cricket history by becoming the first West Indian to take six wickets in an ODI against Pakistan.
The young Trinidad & Tobago pacer was unstoppable in the 3rd and final ODI at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, producing a match-winning spell of 6 wickets for just 18 runs in 7.2 overs. His career-best performance helped West Indies bowl Pakistan out for 92 while defending 295, sealing a 202-run victory and a 2–1 series win.
Early Destruction with the New Ball
Seales struck on the third ball of Pakistan’s chase, removing opener Saim Ayub for a duck, caught behind by Shai Hope. He followed up with quick wickets of Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan in the first three overs, leaving Pakistan reeling at 8–3. The crucial blow came when Seales trapped Babar Azam lbw for 9, virtually ending any chance of a Pakistani comeback.
Finishing the Job
Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie claimed two middle-order wickets before Seales returned to dismiss tailenders Hasan Ali and Naseem Shah, completing his historic 6-wicket haul.
Breaking Records
-
3rd-best figures for a West Indian in ODIs: Only Winston Davis (7/51 vs Australia, 1983) and Colin Croft (6/15 vs England, 1981) have done better.
-
Best by a West Indian vs Pakistan: Surpassing Franklyn Rose’s 5/23 in 2000.
-
Best bowling against Pakistan in ODI history: Breaking Dale Steyn’s 6/39 from 2013.
Praise from the Captain
West Indies skipper Shai Hope lauded Seales, saying:
“We tend to focus on the negatives in West Indies cricket but there are so many good things happening. It’s great to see the guys making history. Seales is a good bowler; he always steps up when asked.”
Seales’ performance wasn’t just a personal milestone — it was a statement that West Indies cricket’s pace-bowling legacy is alive and thriving.
