WI vs PAK 1st ODI Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match?

WI vs PAK Match Preview

The first ODI of a three-match series between West Indies (WI) and Pakistan (PAK) will be played at Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago on August 8. Pakistan ended up winning the T20I series by 2-1 with a win in the third T20I by 13 runs. Now, the visitors will be looking to continue their form in the 50-over format and take a 1-0 lead with a win in Trinidad and Tobago.

On the other hand, West Indies are having a tough time in international cricket and they recently ended up losing all Tests and T20Is against Australia at home. Apart from that, the Windies also lost the T20I series against Pakistan and will look to change their fortunes in the ODIs against them. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the first ODI match between West Indies and Pakistan.

WI vs PAK Match Details

WI vs PAK Pitch Report

The Brian Lara Cricket Academy provides a good surface for the batters and we can expect a high-scoring clash in the second ODI at this ground. Out of four ODI matches, the team batting first and bowling first ended up winning two matches each.

WI vs PAK Weather Report

WI vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats and Records

West Indies and Pakistan have faced each other 137 times in the ODI format so far. In these matches West Indies are in a lead with 71 wins while Pakistan come out victorious on 63 occasions with three matches ending in a tie.

WI vs PAK Probable Playing XIs

West Indies: Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (C & WK), Gudakesh Motie, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Justin Greaves, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Salman Agha. Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed

WI vs PAK Full Squads

West Indies: Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, and Romario Shepherd

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem

WI vs PAK Predicted Top Batters

Shai Hope: West Indies captain Shai Hope can turn out to be a crucial player in the first ODI matches against Pakistan. He had a good outing in the last few ODI matches he played and can play a big knock in the 50-over format.

WI vs PAK Predicted Top Bowlers

Naseem Shah: Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah can be a player to look out for in the upcoming match against West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago. He has looked in good touch in terms of economy rate in the format in the last few months and will be looking to deliver a match-winning spell in the first ODI.

Today’s Cricket Match Prediction

Toss Prediction: Pakistan to win the toss

Scenario 1: Pakistan opt to bowl first

1st innings prediction: West Indies to post 250-260 runs

Match prediction: Pakistan to win

Scenario 2: Pakistan opt to bat first

1st innings prediction: Pakistan to post 230-240 runs

Match prediction: West Indies to win