Crucial Series Decider: West Indies vs. Pakistan

TRINIDAD: The decisive third and final ODI between the West Indies and Pakistan is set to take place this Tuesday at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. With the series currently level at 1-1, this match will determine the winner.

Echoing the weather conditions of the second ODI, which was shortened to 15 overs due to rain, the final match is also anticipated to experience weather-related delays.

Forecasts indicate a high probability of intermittent rain throughout the day, which could interrupt play for both teams.

Weather Forecast Details

According to weather forecasts, Tarouba will likely be mostly cloudy, with temperatures reaching a high of 33°C, feeling like 40°C. Light showers are expected in the morning, with potential for more brief showers in the afternoon, accumulating an estimated 7 mm of rainfall over approximately 2.5 hours.

East winds are predicted to blow at 13 km/h, with gusts up to 33 km/h. There is an 85% chance of precipitation and a 25% chance of thunderstorms. Cloud coverage is forecasted at 76%, and the UV index is expected to remain moderate at 5.

Series Context and Key Performances

The West Indies are aiming to clinch their first bilateral ODI series victory against Pakistan since their 2-0 win in a three-match series back in 1991.

  • In the series opener, Pakistan secured a comfortable five-wicket win.
  • The West Indies were dismissed for 280, with notable contributions from Evin Lewis (60 off 62), captain Shai Hope (55 off 77), and Roston Chase (53 off 54).
  • Pakistan successfully chased the target in 48.5 overs, highlighted by a 104-run partnership between debutant Hassan Nawaz (63* off 54) and Hussain Talat (41 off 37).
  • Mohammad Rizwan contributed 53 off 69, and Babar Azam added 47 off 64.

The second ODI, shortened to 35 overs per side due to rain, saw the West Indies level the series.

  • Pakistan posted 171-7 in 37 overs (revised from 50), with Hassan Nawaz again impressing with 36* off 30.
  • Saim Ayub (23), Abdullah Shafique (26), and Talat (31 off 32) also provided valuable runs.
  • The West Indies reached their revised target of 181 in 33.2 overs, powered by Chase (49 off 47) and Sherfane Rutherford (45 off 33).
  • Hope added 32 off 35, and Justin Greaves scored 26 off 31.