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PAK vs WI 1st T20 Match Preview and Fantasy Prediction

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West Indies tour of Pakistan 2021

PAK vs WI, 1st T20

Preview 

Pakistan will host West Indies in a 3 match T20I series that will commence from December 13. When it comes to the shortest format, both units are renowned for their paramountcy. Pakistan are heading into this series after a 3-0 whitewash against Bangladesh and will certainly be high on confidence. The Carribeans on the other hand will miss the services of their regulars. Sheldon Cottrell, Roston Chase and Kyle Mayers have been ruled out of the T20 series due to Covid-19. T20 maestros Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, and Shimron Hetmyer are also unavailable due to different reasons. So, the visitors will have a lot of thinking to do prior to the series opener. Nicolas Pooran will lead the Windies squad in the absence of Keiron Pollard. 

Coming on the back of a dream World T20 Series run and a clinical whitewash against the Tigers, the Shaheens will look to start the series on a positive note. They have the resources, home advantage and a fierce approach to back it up. Batting comprises the likes of Babar Azam, Mohommad Rizwan and Haider Ali who are more than capable to single handedly take the game away from the opposition. The bowling department is studded with exciting youngsters in the form of Shahnawaz Dahani, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Qadir. The team is also not short of quality all rounders.  Shadab Khan and Mohommad Wasim Jr are a few names to watch out for.  

West Indies on the other hand will need to get their balance right. With several players missing out of the mix, the visitors will need to be careful with their playing XI and their roles within the squad. Nicolas Pooran will captain the young Caribbean side. The batting department revolves around Shai Hope, Nicolas Pooran and Darren Bravo. Bowling attack has the likes of Hayden Walsh Jr, Alzarri Joseph and Akeal Hossain. Ahead of this mouth watering clash, let us have a look at how these units will fare out in the series opener. 

 

Match Details

Match: PAK vs WI, 1st T20I, West Indies tour of Pakistan, 2021

Date: Monday, December 13, 2021 

Time: 6:30 PM

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi 

 

Pitch Report

The National Stadium has traditionally been kind to batsmen. Bowlers will have to be careful with their line and length. The team winning the toss should look to bat first.

 

PAK vs WI Squads

PAK: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Hasnain

WI: Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Devon Thomas, Nicholas Pooran (c), Rovman Powell, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Dominic Drakes, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh, Gudakesh Motie, Darren Bravo, Alzarri Joseph

 

PAK vs WI Probable XIs

PAK: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi

WI: Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Devon Thomas, Nicholas Pooran (c), Rovman Powell, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Dominic Drakes, Oshane Thomas

 

Match Prediction

The type of form Pakistan is in, it would be very difficult for any team to outplay them in this format. They possess quality in their lineup , are in fine nick and have favourable conditions to their advantage. We fancy the hosts to emerge victorious and go one up in the series. 


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