PAK vs WI 1st Test Match Prediction: It is going to be the first match between Pakistan and West Indies in a two-test match series. The first test match is going to be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium on January 17, 2025.
Team Preview of Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Match Prediction 2025
Pakistan will host the West Indies team in the 2 test match series at their home as both matches are going to be played at the Multan pitch, which is purely created by the spinners and was seen in the last series in Pakistan, too when England visited them and lost the series by 2-1.
The Pakistan side already indicated that by giving rest to Mohammad Abbas and Naseem Shaha for the two-test match and, once again, Sajid Khan being added to the squad who was instrumental in the win against the England side, partnering with Noman Ali. You can check out how the Multan Pitch played in the match against England. Pakistan vs England 2nd Test: Overused Pitch and Egoistic Player Replacements Secured Pakistan’s Victory.
Imam-ul-Haq is was recalled after Saim Ayub was out from the remainder of the season after sustaining the injury, which one of the biggest blows for the Pakistan side because he was their best player over the last few months.
It is going to be a very tough task for the West Indies side, which is vulnerable in test matches and especially against spinners. However, Andre Coley, the coach of the West Indies, said that they are going to give their all. The West Indies will have a few interesting names on their side, including Amir Jangoo. They also called up Gudakdesh Motie, who will be the front-line spinner for the side.
Kevin Sinclair and Jomel Warrican will be key spinners for the West Indies team on the heavily spin-friendly wicket. In the practice match against the Pakistan A side, west Indies spinners picked some wickets, which gave them a boost and Amir Jangoo scored a half-century on a tough batting surface.
Check out all the player stats, pitch reports, and head-to-head stats for the match between Pakistan vs West Indies. You can build your fantasy team by reading and analyzing all the stats.
When and Where To Watch Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Match Prediction 2025
Match | Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Match Prediction 2025 |
Date & Time | January 17, 2024, 11:00 AM IST |
Venue | Multan Cricket Stadium |
Where to Watch | Fan Code APP |
Player Injury Report For Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Match Prediction 2025
No New news of any injury.
Pakistan vs West Indies Head-to-Head Test Record
Match Played | 54 |
West Indies Won | 21 |
Pakistan Won | 18 |
Draw/NR | 15/0 |
Weather Conditions Of Multan Cricket Stadium In First PAK vs WI Test Match
There is a 2% chance of rain in the match.
PAK vs WI: Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Match Played | 7 Matches |
Matches won batting first | 4 Matches won |
Matches won bowling first | 2 Matches won |
Average 1st innings scores | 333 |
Average 2nd innings scores | 389 |
Average 3rd innings scores | 265 |
Average 4th innings scores | 255 |
Highest Team innings total | 657/10 by ENG vs PAK |
Lowest Team innings total | 139/10 by WI vs PAK |
Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch is going to be a spin-friendly wicket, just like the last time against the England team, where out of 40 wickets, 32 were taken by the spinners. This is also going to be a heavy spin-friendly pitch. However, the first day will be best for the batters to score runs.
Important players for the Pakistan Team in the match against the West Indies Team
1. Agha Salman can be the differential pick for your side as he has an average of 71.25, scoring 285 runs and also taking 1 wicket.
2. Sajid Khan stats at Multan Cricket Stadium: 2 Innings, 9 Wickets. He will be crucial against the West Indies.
3. Noman Ali stats at Multan Cricket Stadium: 2 Innings, 11 Wickets. These stats make him one of the best picks for your side. He took three wickets in two innings against the West Indies.
Important players for the West Indies Team in the match against Pakistan
1. Amir Jangoo will be the key batter for the West Indies side as he has impressive First Class stats in recent times, scoring with an average of 70+ and also giving points behind the stumps. He also scored 63 in the practice match.
2. Kevin Sinclair picked 3 wickets in the practice match against the Pakistan A and also scored 28 runs, which makes him a great pick from the West Indies side.
3. Alick Athanze is one of the best upcoming players for the West Indies, who scored 157 runs in the practice test match and, even against Bangladesh, scored 100+ runs. He needs to continue his form in the upcoming two matches.
PAK vs WI 1st Test Match Prediction
Pakistan will be the favorite to win.
PAK vs WI 1st Test Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper | Mohammad Rizwan |
Batters | Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Saim Ayub |
All-rounders | Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam |
Bowlers | Noman Ali, Jack Leach, Sajid Khan, Mehran Mumtaz, Rehan Ahmed |
Captain Picks | Sajid Khan, Noman Ali |
Vice-captain Picks | Mehran Mumtaz, Ben Duckett |
PAK vs WI: Pakistan Full Test Squad vs West Indies
Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (vc), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wk), Sajid Khan, and Salman Ali Agha.
PAK vs WI: West Indies Full Test Squad vs Pakistan
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (vc), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo (wk), Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, and Jomel Warrican.
PAK vs WI 1st Test: Probable Playing 11 of Pakistan
Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Khurram Shahzad
PAK vs WI 1st Test: Probable Playing 11 of West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Mikyle Louis, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo(w), Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Kevin Sinclair, Jomel Warrican, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales
FAQs
When will the PAK vs WI 1st Test match take place?
The PAK vs WI 1st test will start at 11 AM IST on Friday, January 17.
Where to watch the live broadcast of the PAK vs WI 1st Test match?
The broadcast details of the West Indies tour to Pakistan are not yet revealed.
Where will the PAK vs WIS 1st Test be live-streamed?
The live streaming of the Test matches will be available on the FanCode app and website.
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