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Host Pakistan eye a strong show against West Indies in Test series opener at Multan
Expect Pakistan to a thumping win over West Indies at Multan.
Tournament: | West Indies tour of Pakistan, 2025 |
Format: | test |
Venue: | Multan International Cricket Stadium, Multan City, Pakistan |
Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
Weather: | 17.1°C|Overcast |
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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.
In the 21 Tests played in Pakistan, The Green Shirts have come out on top on nine occasions. West Indies’ last Test win in Pakistan came in 1990 at Faisalabad.
615/10 in 141.3 4.35
SA vs PAK 2024
South Africa beat Pakistan by 10 wickets58/0 in 7.1 8.09
450/9 in 144.1 3.12
WI vs BAN 2024
West Indies beat Bangladesh by 201 runs132/10 in 38.0 3.47
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.
Khurram Shehzad will be lone pacer for Pakistan for this series opener.
Shan Masood (c), Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shehzad.
Babar Azam, Mohammad Huraira, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam, Noman Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, Abrar Ahmad, Sajid Khan, Khurram Shehzad
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.
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Gudakesh Motie, Jomel Warrican/Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip
Alick Athanaze, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kavem Hodge, Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Tevin Imlach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Kevin Sinclair
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.
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.
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.
Based on current form, Host Pakistan will be favorites to win their match against West Indies. With likes of Sajid Khan, Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed in their ranks, the home side have quality spinners to rattle West Indies’ inexperienced batting lineup.
Expect Pakistan to a thumping win over West Indies at Multan.
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