August 29, 2017—a memorable day for the West Indies. On that day, the West Indies won their first Test in England in 17 years. A young Shai Hope was selected as man of the match for his effortless batting in both of the innings at Headingley. 

The match was a close fight between the West Indies and England, the host. England, led by Joe Root, went to bat first in the first innings. Then the England cricket team was going through a transition phase. So the team on the sheet was not evenly balanced. West Indies pacer Shannon Gabriel did not take too long to strike. The pacer cleared both of the openers, including Alastair Cook, with short intervals. Tom Westley, who came at number 3, returned to the pavilion quickly. England was 4 down, only 71. At that moment, Root and Ben Stokes came in the middle to rescue their team. With Stokes' 100 and Root's 59, England somehow managed to get 258 on the scoreboard. 

While most of the batters of the visiting side were unimpressive, Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope played differently. Hope came with 147, and Brathwaite notched 134. Jason Holder (c) and Jermaine Blackwood contributed with forty-plus scores from the lower middle order to take WI's first innings total to 427. 

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Hope delivered again 

England regrouped and replied with 490/8d in the second phase of the match. 6 of their 11 players played fifty-plus innings to cover up their first innings due and offered West Indies a competitive target of 322 runs. 

The target was stiff enough to chase down on the tricky surface of Leeds. Like the first innings, Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope again stood tall and delivered. Brathwaite missed another century by only 5 runs; Hope secured the milestone win for the West Indies by scoring an unbeaten 118 runs off 211 balls. Shai was then an emerging batter, 23 years of age, considered as one of the brightest prospects of world cricket, and got the man of the match award. 

It was a memorable encounter with the West Indies when Team India played their first-ever match on American soil. On a flat, batting-friendly surface, runs were flowing like a devastating flood.

A total of 489 runs were scored in that T20I match, which is still considered a record to date. Another record is that a staggering number of 32 sixes were smashed in the match. The jaw-dropping scorelines were well accompanied by the highly thrilling nature of the rivalry. India lost by only 1 run while chasing a target of 246. On August 27, 2016, at Lauderhill, West Indies, batting first, scored 245/6, and India, batting second, got 244/4 in 20 overs.

Dwayne Bravo proved cooler when he dismissed MS Dhoni on the very last delivery of the game and snatched the victory from the jaws of the Men in Blue. Assuming Dhoni would look for the safe single to tie the game, Bravo delivered a slow dipping off-cutter, and Dhoni caught on to the trap. As Bravo read before, the skipper of India tried to push the ball on the offside but got only an edge, which directly went to the short third man.

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The difference was very thin 

Evin Lewis, man of the match, who was playing his second only match for West Indies, scored 100 runs in 48 balls, while KL Rahul completed his century in 46 deliveries, faster than Lewis. Johnson Charles, opening half of Evin, scored 79 off 33. On the other side, despite losing Ajinkya Rahane's wickets early, Rohit Sharma was in great touch, scoring 62 off 28.

Multiple power hitters from both teams, like Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Carlos Brathwaite, and Virat Kohli, could not do much in the match. But every single contribution proved priceless when only 1 run separated both teams, with the West Indies as the winner. MS Dhoni, who was never so expressive on the field, had disappointment reflected in his body language. 

August 12, 1991, officially marked the end of an era of Caribbean cricket as three legends played their last ever Test match at The Oval against England. It was the last day in Test cricket for Viv Richards, Jeff Dujon, and Malcolm Marshall.

Both teams fought for every inch of the field, but it was England, the home team, who got the last laugh by defeating the West Indies. The decorated careers of the three greats could have ended with a high note, but Graham Gooch and his boys spoiled the party.

West Indies felt behind mostly because of their unexpected batting failures in the first innings of the game. Phil Tufnell single-handedly took down the middle-lower batting order of WI. The slow left-arm orthodox took 6 wickets against 25 runs in his 14.3-over spell. Desmond Haynes remained unbeaten with 75 runs and watched his teammates come and go.

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Records remain, players left

West Indies, in his follow-on innings, came back strongly from the back. Richie Richardson scored a hundred and fifty-plus scores from Carl Hooper and then the skipper, Viv Richards. In the second innings, WI got 385 on the scoreboard. Because of their lackluster batting in the first innings, they only managed to offer the home team a target of 143 runs, which Three Lions got after losing 5 scalps. 

The final match of Viv Richards, Jeff Dujon, and Malcolm Marshall resulted in a defeat; England won by 5 wickets. Jeff Dujon finished with 272 dismissals, the record for a West Indies wicketkeeper; Malcolm Marshall with 376 wickets; and Viv Richards hit 60 to keep his Test batting average over 50. 

Summary of the match:

ENG: (T:143) 419 & 146/5

WI: (fo) 176 & 385

England won by 5 wickets

Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s tough patch with the bat continued on Sunday, August 10, in the second ODI against West Indies at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba. He was out for a three-ball duck, leaving fans shocked and critics ready with their jokes.

In the ninth over, Jayden Seales bowled a full delivery that swung in late and knocked over Babar’s stumps. The West Indies crowd roared in celebration while Babar walked back quietly, head down. It was his first duck in 31 ODIs a rare low for the Pakistan skipper.

Social media wasted no time reacting. Memes, jokes, and sarcastic comments poured in. One fan wrote, “Babar Azam missed his century by 100 runs.” Another called him “the most overrated batsman in Pakistan cricket.” Some even reminded how much backing he has had. “Mickey Arthur supported him, Sarfaraz Ahmed groomed him, Imran Khan suggested him for captaincy, Ramiz Raja gave him full authority. He was never dropped like others from 2016–2024. Babar has himself to blame,” wrote a fan.

Babar hasn’t scored a hundred since his 151 against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023. Since then, it’s been 71 innings without reaching three figures. While he still scores runs and anchors the innings, fans now want to see him convert starts into big scores. In the first ODI of this series, he made 47 off 64 balls to help Pakistan chase down a tough target. But his inability to turn good starts into match-winning knocks is becoming a talking point. With the series still alive, the big question is can Babar silence his critics and finally break this century drought.

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A well-fought match resulted in a defeat for the West Indies and Pakistan as the winner of the day. A well-entertained matchup at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium, Trinidad and Tobago. West Indies, batting first, scored 280 with the help of multiple well-deserved innings. Pakistan in this match performed in a much more compact way; with the ball and with the bat, the visitor dominated over the host team. 

Toss and the first innings:

Mohammad Rizwan, skipper of Pakistan's ODI setup, asked West Indies to bat first after winning the toss. Starting strong with their plan, Pakistan took only 5 balls to draw the first blood of the game. WI opener Brandon King departed only with 4 runs. Evin Lewis and Keacy Carty helped the West Indies to bring back the fight after sustaining the early damage. Lewis scored 60, and Carty went for 30. In the middle, Captain Shai Hope and Roston Chase also tried their best to humble the touring side bowlers. In the lower-middle order, Gudakesh Motie's quick-fire 31 off 18 allowed West Indies to post 280 on the board. Shaheen Afridi was the best bowler for Pakistan in the match by clinching 4 wickets. 

Second innings:

The West Indies did not take too much time to get a breakthrough. Saim Ayub's early departure came as a ray of hope for the Caribbean. It was mainly Pakistan's middle order, which turned the table. Two experienced batters of the team, skipper Rizwan (53) and Babar Azam (47), stood tall against the firing West Indies bowling attack. Salman Ali Agha's wicket made the match more interesting until Hassan Nawaz (63*) and Hussain Talat (41*) joined the chase. These two batters took the match away from the home team. Pakistan won the first of the 3-match ODI by 5 wickets and 7 balls to spare. 

Pakistan take the 1st CG United ODI.🏏

We look to the 2nd ODI on Sunday to level the series.💪🏽#WIvPAK #FullAhEnergy pic.twitter.com/ZzXe468nQ9

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 9, 2025

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WI vs PAK 1st ODI Highlights 

West Indies: 280

Pakistan: 284/5 

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, set to be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad on August 8, 10, and 12. The series forms the final leg of the “Full Ah Energy” home season and is a key step in the team’s preparation for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Led by Shai Hope, the squad continues to feature the core group that delivered recent series wins against England and Bangladesh at home and showed promise during the UK tour earlier this year.

Notably, Romario Shepherd returns to the side after missing recent matches due to workload management. His inclusion adds all-around depth to a side already brimming with youthful talent. Also retaining their places are 18-year-old Jewel Andrew, promising left-arm quick Jediah Blades, and Amir Jangoo, who scored a century on ODI debut against Bangladesh.

West Indies ODI Squad

Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd

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Match Schedule – WI vs Pakistan ODIs

A win against Bangladesh in Dhaka came as a ray of hope for the Pakistan cricket team. After concluding their 3-match T20I series against Bangladesh, where the host won 2-1, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted their focus on their upcoming series against the West Indies (WI vs PAK). 

Against the West Indies, Pakistan will participate in T20Is and ODIs. As it was predicted before, Salman Ali Agha will maintain his position as the skipper of the T20I side, while Mohammad Rizwan will lead the team in One Day International matches against the West Indies. The major highlight of the squad announcement is Shaheen Afridi.

The experienced fast bowler has regained his position in the T20I setup. But Babar Azam was again sidelined from the format. Babar and Naseem Shah have only made it into the ODI team. On the other hand, Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali have also been included in the T20I squad with Afridi to bolster the pace bowling attack. The upcoming white ball series against the West Indies will host three T20Is and ODIs. The T20Is will be played in Florida, while the focus will be shifted to Trinidad for the ODIs. The series will start on August 1, with the first T20I of the competition. 

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Pakistan's squads for West Indies tour

Pakistan's T20I Squad

Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Sufyan Moqim.

Pakistan's ODI Squad

Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Sufyan Moqim.

In a significant shake-up ahead of the SAT20 2026 season, Durban Super Giants have pulled off a stunning double swoop pre-signing West Indies veteran Sunil Narine and England white-ball superstar Jos Buttler. Both marquee players come on board as pre-signed overseas recruits before the league’s mega auction, signaling DSG’s intent to dominate in the coming season.

Sunil Narine, long regarded as one of the most tactically intelligent T20 players, brings not just his unique bowling skills but also power-hitting credentials and captaincy experience. Speaking on his signing, Narine said, “Being invited to be part of the Super Giants family is an opportunity I value. I’ve heard great things about Mr. Goenka’s vision and the setup.” His addition gives DSG a versatile all-round option and a proven performer in high-pressure games.

Meanwhile, Jos Buttler’s move is seen as a massive coup. Having previously represented Paarl Royals, the English captain now shifts camps and becomes a centrepiece in Durban’s strategy. “I've had a great chat with Dr. Sanjiv Goenka and can’t wait to get stuck in with DSG,” Buttler said. His explosive starts at the top of the order and world-class finishing ability make him an ideal fit for the franchise.

Delighted to have @Heini22 and @noor_ahmad_15 continuing as key members of the @DurbansSG family, and a warm welcome to @josbuttler and Sunil Narine. Looking forward to the auction and an exciting season ahead. #SA20 #DSG pic.twitter.com/ImFPgErbYS

— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) July 23, 2025

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DSG Flex Their Muscles with Star Signings and Key Retentions Ahead of SAT20 Auction

The franchise isn’t stopping at just overseas firepower. They’ve retained South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen as their wildcard pick, an aggressive middle-order option who has been a consistent performer for DSG. Afghan left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad, another match-winner in the shortest format, has also been retained.

This aggressive pre-auction strategy sends a clear message to the rest of the league: Durban’s Super Giants are building a squad that blends experience, firepower, and tactical flexibility. With Narine and Buttler joining Klaasen and Noor Ahmad, DSG’s core is shaping up to be one of the strongest heading into the 2026 season. The SAT20 auction is still to come, but DSG has already drawn first blood, and the rest of the league will be watching closely.

A regional cricket competition is set to be staged in the Caribbean next year to decide which nation will represent the West Indies at a global qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. With just one men’s T20 spot up for grabs through a final qualifier featuring eight teams, the upcoming regional event takes on historic significance as the path to Olympic glory becomes clearer.

The unique challenge facing the Caribbean stems from the structure of West Indies cricket itself. Traditionally, a unified West Indies team made up of multiple sovereign nations and territories such as Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, and others competes in international tournaments under the governance of Cricket West Indies (CWI). However, the Olympics only permit participation by individual sovereign nations, not composite teams. As such, the West Indies cannot compete as a single entity in the Olympics, forcing the need for a regional playoff to determine a single representative nation.

A Rare Opportunity for Smaller Caribbean Nations

CWI President Kishore Shallow confirmed that a dedicated Olympic committee has been formed to oversee the process and will determine how many nations will compete in the Caribbean qualifier. “We welcome it, we embrace it,” Shallow said during the ICC’s Annual Conference in Singapore. “We’re going to try our best to use this exposure, this platform, to incentivize all our stakeholders.”

He added that the Olympic pathway could spark greater investment from regional governments and sponsors, boosting national pride and potentially rejuvenating grassroots cricket. “There will be more national interest and could also mean more commitment from players to play for their countries.”

A Global Qualifier Awaits in 2027

The regional winner from the Caribbean will advance to the global qualifier expected in 2027, where eight nations will battle for the sixth and final men’s Olympic T20 spot. Already expected in the line-up are New Zealand, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and four prominent Asian sides Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, who may miss direct qualification through regional rankings.

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The five direct Olympic spots are allocated to the top-ranked teams from four ICC regions (Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania) alongside the host nation, the United States, who qualify automatically as the Americas’ representative. If the Olympic qualification cut-off were today, the automatic entries would be:

• India (Asia)
  
• Australia (Oceania)
  
• England/Great Britain (Europe)
  
• South Africa (Africa)
  
• USA (Host/Americas)
  

The remaining eight highest-ranked teams not qualified via this route will get a final shot at the global qualifier, with only one Olympic ticket on offer.

Olympic Format and Future Expansion

The men's and women's T20 tournaments at the 2028 Games will each feature six teams, played over two weeks from July 12–29 in Pomona, just outside Los Angeles. Cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics is considered a trial, with a successful showing in LA possibly opening the door to expanded formats at the 2032 Brisbane Games, which could feature up to 12 teams per gender and a combination of rankings and qualifiers.

For now, the Caribbean regional tournament is expected to deliver fierce rivalries and a rare sense of nationalism within the cricketing fraternity, as players may be called upon to represent their specific nations instead of the collective West Indies badge.

Exact dates, venues, and participating countries for the Caribbean qualifier will be announced in due course. While traditional powerhouses like Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and Barbados are likely front-runners, smaller nations could also mount a strong case, especially if top players commit to the Olympic vision. The road to LA 2028 has already begun, and for the West Indies region, it’s a journey unlike any other.

In a historic first for cricket in South America, Trinidad & Tobago will tour Colombia in August for a 5-match T20 series. While Colombia is not yet a member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), cricketing ambitions have been clear for Colombia, particularly this year with the ICC member nation Mexico coming to Colombia to provide competition in a bilateral series. Now Colombia will play a regional cognate from the Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago, one of the major territories within West Indies cricket.

This tour is a major step forward for both nations. For Colombia, it is a very rare opportunity to test themselves against a team from one of the most historically significant regions of cricket in the world. Cricket Colombia has been developing for a number of years based on grassroots engagement and regional exposure, and this tour represents a larger argument for their growing credibility in world cricket.

For Trinidad & Tobago, the tour represents a broader strategy by Cricket West Indies to invest in cricket development outside of the normal boundaries. Engaging with emerging cricket nations like Colombia, broadcasts cricket to Latin America, and furthers relationships in the region.

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A New Chapter for South American Cricket: Trinidad & Tobago’s Landmark T20 Tour of Colombia

The matches are expected to be held across multiple venues in Colombia, with efforts underway to ensure facilities and playing conditions meet international standards. While this may be uncharted territory for many of the T&T squad members, it also presents a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering cricket exchange.

Both teams will benefit: Trinidad & Tobago can give younger players international exposure in new conditions, and Colombia will get much-needed competitive match practice and inspiration from a top-quality side.

This series is not just about cricket; it’s about building bridges. It’s about showing that the sport can flourish in non-traditional regions when backed by belief and opportunity. With Cricket West Indies lending its support and Associate Chronicles amplifying the initiative, this could well be a turning point for South American cricket. Cricket is on the rise in Colombia, and this August, they’ll have the chance to show it on the field.