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Saeed Ajmal vs West Indies A Spellbinding Rivalry
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Relive Saeed Ajmal’s best performances against West Indies across formats with key stats match highlights and his unforgettable match-winning spells
Saeed Ajmal vs West Indies The Art of Spin at Its Finest
Saeed Ajmal against the West Indies were some of the most thrilling stories in the modern era of cricket. His unplayable off spin and that deadliest doosra Ajmal always troubled the West Indian batsmen who found difficulty in playing the quality spin. Whether it was ODIs, Tests or T20s Ajmal had a very good record against West Indies and bowled valuable spells that led to big wins for Pakistan.
Let us take a brief look at how Saeed Ajmal out classed West Indies in all formats.
Test Matches Ajmal’s Patience vs West Indies’ Flair
In 6 Test matches, Saeed Ajmal played against West Indies and took away 28 wickets. He gave his best in the 2011 Test in the Caribbean where he was the leading bowler of Pakistan in that series.
The West Indies main Test points To bear in mind
Best bowling figures 6/42 in Guyana 2011
In the 2 match test series in 2011, took 11 wickets
Maintained an economy rate under 2.5 per over
Constantly challenged top batters like Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels
His control and variety on slow Caribbean pitches gave Pakistan a real edge.
Check out Pakistan’s Test stats vs West Indies here
ODI Matches Ajmal the Game Changer
In ODIs Saeed Ajmal played 14 matches against West Indies and took 23 wickets at an average under 20.
4 for 26 in 2013 Champions Trophy warm-up match
3 for 26 in 2011 ODI series
Played a key role in Pakistan’s 5 0 series win in 2008
Ajmal’s variations worked perfectly in limited overs cricket where West Indies’ attacking mindset often played into his hands.
He especially excelled during series played in the UAE where spin friendly conditions favored him.
Explore full ODI series results vs West Indies
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T20I Battles Taming the Power Hitters
Saeed Ajmal played 5 T20Is against West Indies and picked up 9 wickets. In a format dominated by big hitters from the Caribbean Ajmal’s smart bowling made a difference.
Top T20 moments vs West Indies
3 for 26 in 2011 T20I at Beausejour Stadium
Maintained a T20I economy rate below 6.5
Outfoxed players like Chris Gayle Kieron Pollard and Lendl Simmons with his flight and turn
His control over pressure moments was evident especially during the 2011 and 2013 T20I series.
See detailed Pakistan T20I stats vs West Indies
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Total Wickets vs West Indies
Format Matches Wickets Best Figures
Test 6 28 6 for 42
ODI 14 23 4 for 26
T20I 5 9 3 for 26
Total 25 60
60 wickets in 25 matches against a team known for its fearless batting is no small achievement.
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What Made Ajmal So Effective Against West Indies?
He used angles and flight to draw mistakes from aggressive batters
His doosra was especially effective against left-handers
West Indian pitches allowed him to bowl long spells with patience
Caribbean batters often struggled to read his variations under pressure
Ajmal’s ability to remain calm and execute under pressure gave Pakistan the upper hand in multiple games.
Discover more on Saeed Ajmal’s international career
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Conclusion
Saeed Ajmal’s rivalry with West Indies was full of drama intensity and match-turning performances. From Tests in Guyana to ODIs in Abu Dhabi and T20Is under lights Ajmal rose to the occasion every time. His impact on matches against West Indies shows why he remains one of the most respected spinners in modern cricket history.
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