PAK vs WI Match Preview

Host Pakistan will look to get their home season off to a good start when they face the West Indies in the first Test of the series, which begins on Friday (17th January) at Multan Cricket Stadium. Despite losing the entire series in South Africa, Shan Masood's Pakistan will start as favorites in this two-match Test series. In this series opener, the home team will look to deliver a clinical performance with both bat and ball. On the other hand, the West Indies will be hoping to adapt to the conditions and put on a good show against Pakistan.

PAK vs WI Match Details

Pakistan vs West Indies – 1st Match, Test Match

Venue: Multan International Cricket Stadium, Multan

Date & Time: 17th January 2025 at 10:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PAK vs WI Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	227
Avg 2nd inn score	214
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

PAK vs WI Pitch Report

The surface that was prepared for the game in Multan is expected to be drier, which will help the spinners. Batters will have to be patient to score big runs on this flooring. 

PAK vs WI Weather Report

The weather forecast for the game is sunny with light winds, with temperatures ranging from 31°C to a low of 21°C.

PAK vs WI Last Five Matches

WI ( West Indies )	L L L W W
PAK ( Pakistan )	L L W W W

PAK vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PAK Won	WI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	22	13	4	5	0
Last 5	5	2	2	1	0

Injury News

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

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PAK vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Gudakesh Motie, Jomel Warrican/Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Shan Masood (c), Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shehzad

Topmost Picks for PAK vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Shan Masood – Captain Shan Masood has shown decent form at the top of the innings and scored 522 runs at an average of 40.15.
• Khurram Shehzad – Khurram Shehzad will be lone pacer for Pakistan for this series opener.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Kavem Hodge – Hodge has accumulated 516 runs at an average of 28.66 with one century and three half-centuries to his name.
• Kemar Roach – The all-rounder has been a crucial player for the team and his pace bowling has made a major impact for the visitors.

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

Mohammad Rizwan(C), Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kavem Hodge(VC), Alick Athanaze, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Khurram Shehzad, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for PAK vs WI Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam(C), Shan Masood, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Sajid Khan(VC), Noman Ali, Khurram Shehzad, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam

Vice-captain – Kavem Hodge, Sajid Khan

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs WI Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, Pakistan will be favorites to win their match against the West Indies. Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, and Abrar Ahmed are among the home team's quality spinners, who can rattle the West Indies' inexperienced batting lineup. Considering the team combination, Pakistan is expected to win this match.