WI vs PAK 2025: West Indies vs Pakistan 1st ODI Match Prediction

When the West Indies play Pakistan in the first of three ODIs beginning on August 8 (Friday), they will be looking to turn around their ODI fortunes in 2025. The team captained by Shai Hope enters the series fresh off a 1-2 series loss to the same opponent a few days prior. Pakistan also has a poor record in ODIs. 

Pakistan, now ranked fourth in the world, lost to New Zealand 0–3 on the road before this series. On paper, Pakistan is the clear favourite in Trinidad thanks to players like Naseem Shah, Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Muhammad Rizwan.

West Indies vs Pakistan 1st ODI Match Details:

Brian Lara Stadium Pitch Report:

Rain may have an effect on the playing conditions, making batting a little more challenging. Because this is a slow surface and the outfield may be slow, the bowlers benefit. Since the batting circumstances will get harder as the game progresses, it is best to bat first.

Weather Forecast:

In Trinidad, thunderstorms with 45% precipitation are strongly predicted on Friday afternoon. With a humidity of at least 80%, the temperature is probably going to be around 29°C.

Head to Head:

West Indies vs Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

West Indies: Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Jewel Andrew, and Shai Hope (c & wk)

Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, and Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk)

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