Published on: Jul 31, 2025 5:31 am IST | Updated on: Aug 1, 2025 11:05 am IST
After facing humiliation against the mighty Aussies, West Indies now gear up to host Pakistan in a 3-match T20I series followed by a 3-match ODI series. Lauderhill, Florida, in the USA, will be hosting the three T20Is, whereas the three ODIs will be played at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. Both teams are heading into this series on the back of humiliating defeats. West Indies lost 5-0 to Australia at home in a 5-match T20I series, whereas Pakistan lost to Bangladesh away from home 2-1 in a three-match series. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 1st WI vs PAK T20I at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida.
West Indies and Pakistan both have a dreadful T20 run in recent times. West Indies have an explosive batting unit, making them a tormenting side, especially in familiar conditions. Pakistan, on the other hand, lacks firepower in the batting, especially in the middle order, making them the least favorite to win this match. Therefore, the win probability, at least for the first T20I, is slightly in favor of West Indies. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the WI vs PAK 1st T20I in Lauderhill in Florida.
WI: 55% win chance PAK: 45% win chance
Hasan Nawaz T20I career so far has been a hit and miss. He last scored a quickfire 33 in 17 deliveries against Bangladesh and is capable of playing some quick knocks.
Windies skipper scored a ton in the series against Australia and ended as the leading run-getter for his side. He will be a key figure in this series as well.
The Pakistan skipper is averaging 37.57 with the bat in the last 10 matches. During this perido he has scored 263 runs and will be a key figure in the middle-order.
The Southpaw played many devastating knocks in the series against Australia but failed to take his innings deep. In this series, Hetmyer would be hoping to make the most of his form and play some long innings.
Check out our prediction for the WI vs PAK 1st T20I at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida.
West Indies will be desperate to reset and rebound after a humbling 5-0 T20I whitewash at the hands of Australia, a first in their history against a full-member nation. Despite flashes of brilliance from Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope, the Caribbean side struggled to close out games and looked tactically outmatched throughout the series. With the scars of that defeat still fresh, the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan in Florida, starting August 1, offers a timely chance for redemption.
Playing in familiar conditions at Lauderhill, Florida, they will look to harness their explosive batting and recalibrate their bowling plans. The return of senior players like Jason Holder and Akeal Hosein could provide much-needed stability, while Shai Hope’s leadership will be under the spotlight. Pakistan, too, arrives with vulnerabilities, having recently lost to Bangladesh, making this a battle of two sides eager to restore pride.
Pakistan’s young guns got brutally exposed on the sluggish wickets of Bangladesh. The batting unit, in the absence of senior pros like Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan, struggled to get going and were the prime victims of their first-ever T20I series defeat at the hands of Bangladesh.
Despite the recent humbling, the selectors have shown faith in their young batters and named an unchanged batting unit for this series. However, in the bowling, big names like Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf are back in the thick of things. With a relatively strong squad compared to what they played with in Bangladesh, Pakistan should back themselves to come good in this series.
Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 21 PAK won: 15 WI won: 3 No Result: 3 RECENT form WEST INDIES: L L L L L RECENT form PAKISTAN: W W L L W
It’s a highly one-way traffic in T20Is between these two sides. West Indies, despite being two-time T20 World Champions, have struggled to get going against Pakistan, as they have registered only 3 wins against them from 21 instances. Pakistan has won 15 games in this battle, with three matches ending with no result.
How will the two teams, i.e., Pakistan and West Indies, fare in the 1st T20I? Let’s take a look.
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (WK), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf
Brandon King, Shai Hope (C/WK), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Jediah Blades
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 1st T20I match between West Indies and Pakistan at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida:
At Lauderhill, the toss could play a pivotal role. With early bounce and swing on offer, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first to exploit morning conditions. Historically, chasing sides have had a slight edge here, especially under lights. Expect Pakistan to opt for bowling if they win the toss, while West Indies might consider batting first to set a high total and apply scoreboard pressure.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 1st T20I match of the Pakistan Tour of West Indies will take place live on the FanCode App. TV viewers can’t watch this match live in India.
Pakistan enters the 1st T20I at Lauderhill with a psychological edge, having won their last eight encounters against West Indies. Their bowling unit, led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, looks sharper and more balanced. West Indies, reeling from a whitewash against Australia, will need a major turnaround. Given the current form and head-to-head dominance, Pakistan holds a slight advantage to clinch this contest. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, Pakistan, are expected to win the WI vs PAK Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I match.