Published on: Aug 11, 2021 7:54 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 11, 2021 7:54 pm IST
WI Playing 11: After a disappointing rain-hit T20I series, West Indies and Pakistan will be up against each other in the first Test at Sabina Park, Jamaica. West Indies haven’t been in the best form in the longer version and they are likely to face a tough challenge here. They lost comprehensively to South Africa in their recent Test series 2-0 with their batsmen struggling to cope on lively pitches. WI will look to add some valuable WTC points against a quality Pakistan side. In 52 Tests played between these two nations, Pakistan leads West Indies 20-17. 15 matches have ended in a draw.
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Kraigg Brathwaite (C) Shai Hope Nkrumah Bonner Kyle Mayers Roston Chase Jermaine Blackwood Jason Holder Joshua da Silva (wk) Alzarri Joseph Kemar Roach Jayden Seales
West Indies batting led them down in the series against South Africa and they will look to put a big score on the board. Skipper Brathwaite has been inconsistent while Shai Hope hasn’t been able to replicate his ODI form here. Kyle Mayers and Nkrumah Bonner will hold crucial middle order spots. Windies are likely to go with 4 frontline fast bowlers with Roston Chase the spin bowling option. The focus will be on Jayden Seales who was impressive in the SA series.
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Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Jermaine Blackwood (VC), Nkrumah Bonner, Shamarh Brooks, Rahkeem Cornwall, Roston Chase, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Chemar Holder, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican.
You can watch the ball by ball and the Live score coverage of the West Indies vs Pakistan 1st Test match on Fancode. The match will be played from 12-16 August and will start at 8:30 PM (IST).
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