Pakistan vs West Indies, PAK vs WI 2025, Today Match Prediction
πππππ :Β Pakistan vs West Indies ππππ : Β January 17 ,Fridayββππππ :β 10:00 AM ISTββββββπππππ : Multan International Cricket Stadium, Multan City, Pakistanππππππππππ : ββ1st Test 2025 Host Pakistan eye a strong show against West Indies in Test series opener at Multan Pakistan vs West Indies 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. PAK vs WI Match Prediction & Analysis 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. TEAMS PREVIEW 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.