Pakistan vs West Indies, PAK vs WI 2025, Today Match Prediction

Pakistan vs West Indies, PAK vs WI 2025, Today Match Prediction

πŒπ€π“π‚π‡ :Β Pakistan vs West Indies
𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Β January 17 ,Friday​​
π“πˆπŒπ„ :​ 10:00 AM IST​​​​​​
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Multan International Cricket Stadium, Multan City, Pakistan
π“πŽπ”π‘ππ€πŒπ„ππ“ : ​​1st Test 2025


Host Pakistan eye a strong show against West Indies in Test series opener at Multan

  • Shan Masood, Salman Ali Agha and Sajid Khan have been consistent performers for Pakistan in five-day format.
  • Kavem Hodge, Jayden Seales and Kemar Roach have been bankable performers for West Indies in red-ball format.
  • In December 2024, West Indies managed to draw the two-match Test series played against Bangladesh

TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar

Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.


Host Pakistan will be looking to kick-start their home season on a positive note when they take on West Indies in the opening game of the Test series played at Multan Cricket Stadium, starting from Friday (17th January).

Despite losing the series in South Africa, Shan Masood-led Pakistan will be start as favorites for this two-match Test series. The home side will be looking to deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball in this series opener. On the other hand, West Indies will be looking to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Pakistan.

Pakistan Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Shan Masood, opener Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since Jan 2024, middle-order batter Saud Shakeel has topped the batting charts for Pakistan in Test cricket. In 7 Tests played, Shakeel has accumulated 560 runs at an average of 43.07 with two centuries and two half-centuries to his name.Besides Shakeel, captain Shan Masood has shown decent form at the top of the innings and scored 522 runs at an average of 40.15.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the spin troika of Sajid Khan, Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed to provide timely breakthroughs.

West Indies Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Kraigg Brathwaite, opener Mikyle Louis, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty and wicket-keeper Joshua Da Silva to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since Jan 2024, Kavem Hodge has topped the batting charts for West Indies in Test cricket. In nine Tests played, Hodge has accumulated 516 runs at an average of 28.66 with one century and three half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the pace trio of Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Anderson Phillip to provide crucial breakthroughs with the new-ball.

Kevin Sinclair and Gudakesh Motie will be two frontline spinners for the visitors for this opening clash.

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game at Multan is expected to be on drier side and helpful for the spinners. The batters will have to show patience to score big runs on this surface. The weather forecast for the game will be sunny with light winds.

PAK vs WI Pitch Report

Multan Cricket Stadium is going to host the opening match of the Test series played between West Indies and Pakistan.

Host Pakistan will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous match played at this venue.

Toss: To Bat

Multan Cricket Stadium has been a great venue for sides batting first. Three matches out of last five matches have been won by side batting first.
Both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post competitive total on the board.

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