WI vs PAK: '100 Runs Short of Century…' — Umpire Trolls Rizwan After First-Ball Bowled; Video Goes Viral

Sports News: In a one-sided encounter in the third ODI, West Indies defeated Pakistan by a huge margin of 202 runs to win the three-match series 2-1. This victory marks the first time since 1991 that the Windies have clinched a bilateral ODI series against Pakistan.

Batting first, West Indies posted a formidable total of 294/6 in 50 overs, anchored by captain Shai Hope, who scored an unbeaten 120 runs. His innings laid the foundation for a commanding total. Fast bowler Jaden Seals then led a devastating bowling attack that completely dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup.

Pakistan’s Batting Collapse

Chasing 295, Pakistan’s innings quickly fell apart. Within the first three overs, the team lost three wickets for just eight runs. Only three Pakistani batsmen managed to reach double figures, while five failed to score at all. Seals finished with exceptional figures of 6/18, securing a career-best performance and ensuring a crushing defeat for Pakistan.

Rizwan’s First-Ball Duck Sparks Social Media Frenzy

One of the most talked-about moments of the match was Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan being clean bowled on his very first delivery. Coming in at number four, Rizwan misjudged Seals’ in-swinger and was sent back to the pavilion without opening his account. This was Rizwan’s first duck in ODI cricket and only the third in his international career.

The unusual dismissal caught the attention of fans and cricket personalities alike. English umpire Richard Kettleborough shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter) with a playful comment: “Rizwan missed a century by 100 runs, but his reaction makes it look like he was bowled on 99. Thoughts?” The post quickly went viral, and fans flooded social media with memes and jokes about the Pakistan captain’s wicket.

Historic Victory for the Windies

For the West Indies, this series win is historic. The combination of Hope’s masterful batting and Seals’ lethal bowling not only secured the series but also ended a decades-long drought against Pakistan in ODIs. Pakistan, on the other hand, faced heavy criticism for their batting collapse and overall performance.

The series has highlighted the dominance of the West Indies in this fixture and underscored the vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s batting lineup, giving fans and analysts plenty to discuss in the aftermath of this emphatic victory.