Pakistan in West Indies 2029/30

Pakistan in West Indies is not a permanent domestic league but a recurring bilateral cricket series. It features matches between the national teams of Pakistan and the West Indies, alongside occasional fixtures involving a West Indies Select XI. Unlike the Ashes or the Frank Worrell Trophy, this contest does not award a named trophy.

The relationship began with Pakistan’s first tour in 1977. Since then, the two nations have exchanged visits multiple times across different decades. The current cycle sees teams competing in Test, One Day International, and Twenty20 International formats. These matches are played across various venues in the Caribbean and Pakistan, following agreements that determine the specific number of games in each format.

Historical performance shows distinct trends across formats. Pakistan leads the head-to-head record in Test cricket with 22 wins compared to 18 losses. The West Indies holds the advantage in One Day Internationals, winning 73 matches to Pakistan’s 64. The disparity is most pronounced in Twenty20 Internationals, where Pakistan leads significantly with 15 victories against three losses.

High-stakes matches have occurred in World Cup knockout stages, including semi-finals in 1975, 1979, and 1983. The West Indies won all three of those encounters. Recent results include a drawn 1–1 Test series in 2021 and a clean sweep by Pakistan in a three-match ODI series in 2022. The 2021 T20I series was also decided by a 1–0 margin, though rain affected the outcome.

Modern commentary often labels the fixture as the "Wooden Spoon Derby." This term reflects both teams’ current struggles in the World Test Championship standings. This description contrasts sharply with their historical status as cricketing giants. There is no promotion or relegation structure associated with these international fixtures. The format varies by series agreement, typically comprising a mix of Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.