Published on: Aug 12, 2025 12:41 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 12, 2025 12:41 pm IST
Pakistan and West Indies are all set for the series decider at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. Having won a game each so far in the series, both Pakistan and West Indies will leave no stone unturned to win the third and final ODI to clinch this 3-match ODI series.
Pakistan won the opening game of the series quite convincingly by 5 wickets. Put into bat first by Pakistan, the hosts, West Indies, riding on fifties from Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, and Roston Chase, put a brilliant 280 on the board in 49 overs before losing all the wickets. Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped 4 wickets for 51 runs in 8 overs. In reply, Pakistan’s chase was led by Babar Azam’s 47, Muhammad Rizan’s 53, Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten 63, and Hussain Talat’s unbeaten 41. The quartet ensured that their team ended up winning the game by 5 wickets.
West Indies fought back magnificently by winning the second game of the series by 5 wickets in a rain-curtailed game. West Indies won the toss this time around and asked Pakistan to bat first. It was a 37-over game, and Pakistan posted 171 runs on the board for the loss of 7 wickets. Hasan Nawaz’s 36 and Hussain Talat’s 31 were the architectural knocks, whereas Jayden Seales’ 3 for 23 in 7 overs was the pick of the bowlers for West Indies. The hosts’ reply was led by Roston Chase’s unbeaten 49 off 47 and Sherfane Rutherford’s 45 off 33. This partnership ensured the West Indies got over the line and leveled the series to march into the decider.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the WI vs PAK Dream11 prediction.
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Date: 12th August 2025 Time: 7:00 PM IST Venue: Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad
Matches Played: 139 PAK won: 64 WI won: 72 No Result: 3
In 139 matches played between these two sides, West Indies lead the way with 72 wins. The visitors Pakistan have managed 64 wins, with 3 games ending without any result.
The pitch at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, for the 3rd ODI between West Indies and Pakistan is expected to be slow and challenging for batters. Recent rain has left the surface damp, contributing to uneven bounce and sluggish pace off the wicket. Early in the innings, pacers may find movement and bounce for the first 5–6 overs, but as the match progresses, spinners are likely to dominate, with the ball gripping and turning sharply. Batters will need to be patient and technically sound to navigate these conditions. Chasing could be advantageous, especially if rain interrupts play and the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method comes into effect.
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, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades
PAK Expected Playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Haris, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah/Hasan Ali
As per the betting odds provided by top bookies, the visitors, Pakistan, are the favorites to win this contest and clinch the three-match series 2-1.
The clash between West Indies and Pakistan will take place on Tuesday, August 12, 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, Keacy Carty, Salman Ali Agha, Evin Lewis All-Rounders: Saim Ayub, Roston Chase Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shamar Joseph, Abrar Ahmed
C/VC Options- Muhammad Rizwan, Shai Hope, Salman Ali Agha, Roston Chase