Pakistan Opts to Bowl First in Decisive ODI Against West Indies

TAROUBA: Pakistan secured a favorable position by winning the toss and electing to bowl first in the final One Day International against the West Indies. The crucial match is being held at the Brian Lara Stadium on Tuesday, with the three-match series currently tied at 1-1.

Playing XIs
  • Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali, and Abrar Ahmed.
  • West Indies: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades.
Head-to-Head Record

Historically, Pakistan and West Indies have clashed 139 times in the ODI format. The West Indies possess a superior record with 72 wins, while Pakistan has secured victory in 64 matches.

Form Analysis

Despite their historical advantage, the West Indies are determined to clinch the third and final ODI, aiming to break a 34-year series win drought against Pakistan, having struggled in recent bilateral encounters since their last series win in 1991.

Pakistan aspires to conclude their Caribbean tour positively, following their T20I series victory. Their previous ODI tour against New Zealand resulted in a 3-0 defeat.

Recent Form
  • West Indies: W, L, L, L, L (most recent first)
  • Pakistan: L, W, L, L, L