Published on: Aug 8, 2025 3:36 am IST|Updated on: Aug 12, 2025 12:31 pm IST
Pakistan and West Indies are done with the T20Is; it’s now time for the ODIs to take center stage. The visitors, Pakistan, had the last laugh in the T20Is as they won the three-match series 2-1. It’s now time to focus our attention on the ODIs slated to commence on August 8 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. All the matches of this series will be played at this very venue.
Pakistan should carry the confidence they garnered by winning the T20 series into the three-match ODIs. After winning the first T20Is, the hosts crawled back to win the second, but the final game was once again won by Pakistan to make it 2-1 in the series. Heading into the ODIs now, both teams would be hoping to find their best possible combinations and get their recent run in 50-over cricket back on track.
If we talk about the last 5 ODIs of Pakistan and West Indies, both teams have found it tough to get going. Pakistan has lost 4 and ended up without a result in one of their last 5 games, whereas West Indies have lost 3, won one, and ended up with no result in their last 5 fixtures. With both teams struggling of late in the ODI format, this series will serve as a valuable platform for each to find the missing pieces of their jigsaw puzzle.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the WI vs PAK Dream11 prediction.
Date: 8th August 2025 Time: 11:30 PM IST Venue: Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad
Matches Played: 137 PAK won: 63 WI won: 71 No Result: 3
Pakistan and West Indies have locked horns 137 times in ODI cricket. Despite struggling in the ODI format in the last decade or so, West Indies still has the upper hand with 71 wins, whereas Pakistan has managed to win 63 matches. Three games between these two ended up without a result.
The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Historically, the surface here has been on the slower side, assisting spinners as the game progresses. Early on, pacers might find some movement with the new ball, especially under lights in a day-night fixture. Batters who apply themselves can score freely, but stroke-making may require patience due to the sluggish nature of the outfield and occasional grip off the surface. A first-innings score in the range of 260–280 could be competitive, depending on weather and overhead conditions.
Here are some key ODI match stats of the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad:
WI vs PAK Team News and Expected Playing XI
WI Expected Playing XI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Jediah Blades
PAK Expected Playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan (C/WK), Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
As per the betting odds provided by top bookies, the visitors, Pakistan, are the favorites to win this contest and go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
The clash between West Indies and Pakistan will take place on Friday, August 8, at 11:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the FanCode app. There is no TV streaming available for this series in India.
Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope, Muhammad Rizwan Batters: Babar Azam, Brandon King, Salman Ali Agha, Evin Lewis All-Rounders: Saim Ayub, Roston Chase Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shamar Joseph
C/VC Options- Muhammad Rizwan, Shai Hope, Salman Ali Agha, Roston Chase