WI vs PAK Match Preview

The host West Indies will face Pakistan in the first ODI of the series on Friday at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. The men in maroon will be eager to improve their showings in the three-match ODI series. Skipper Shai Hope will be hopeful that the team can improve their overall performance with bat and ball in this first match. Pakistan will hope to turn things around in the one-day series' first match. After losing seven of their nine matches this season, Skipper Mohammad Rizwan will be eager to field their strongest lineup for this first match.

WI vs PAK Match Details

West Indies vs Pakistan – 1st ODI Match, West Indies Series 2025

Venue: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando

Date & Time: 08th August 2025 at 11:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

WI vs PAK Venue Stats

WI vs PAK Pitch Report

Fast bowlers typically enjoy the bounce, particularly early on when there is some carry. Batting becomes easier as the ball softens, but strokeplay still requires timing over brute force in the middle overs

WI vs PAK Weather Report

The weather is going to be mostly cloudy, with the possibility of light showers overnight. 

WI vs PAK Last Five Matches

WI vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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WI vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Muqeem, Shaheen Shah Afridi

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Shai Hope (c & wk), Jewel Andrews, Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

Topmost Picks for WI vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – West Indies

• Keacy Carty – Keacy Carty, has been a breath of fresh air in one-day international cricket for the struggling West Indies since his debut.
• Jayden Seales – Jayden Seales, a young pacer, comes into the game having taken 13 wickets in six games and bowling at an economy rate of around 6 runs per over.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Mohammad Rizwan – Mohammad Rizwan is among Pakistan's most experienced batsmen among this squad. He has a great record against the West Indies, averaging almost 80 runs in ten innings.
• Naseem Shah –  With his explosive performances, 22-year-old pacer Naseem Shah capitalized and has established himself as a team mainstay. He has taken 13 wickets in his previous nine games

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for WI vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Shai Hope(VC), Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam(C), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Saim Ayub, Roston Chase, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Babar Azam, Jayden Seales

Vice-captain – Shai Hope, Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope

WI vs PAK Probable Winners:

Both teams will enter the contest hoping to get off to a good start. On paper, Pakistan appear to be a far more solid team than the West Indies, who will rely on some key players to deliver a match-winning performance. Considering the team combination, Pakistan is expected to win this match.