After offering nearly zilch cricketing action in the T20I series, WI-PAK will lock horns in the 2 match test series

Preview 

West Indies and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in the opening game of the two match test series. The dustbowl at Sabina Park, Kingston will host the series opener. Babar Azam led his team to a rather unconvincing 1-0 victory in a rail-curtailed 4 match T20 series. The visitors would be hoping to carry the winning momentum heading into the test series. They are also coming off a comprehensive 2-0  victory against Zimbabwe in red ball cricket. Azhar Ali, Hasan Ali and Abid Ali were the chief architects of the Chevrons thumping. West Indies on the other side would be looking to come back from their 2-0 series defeat against the proteas. The hosts were  humbled by the South African side last time they donned white. Before we head to Sabina Park to witness live action, let's have a look at how these two units fare in today’s clash. 

Match Details

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

Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 - Monday, August 16, 2021

Time:  8:30 PM

Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica  

Pitch Report  

Bowlers, particularly spinners should get some assistance from the track. The dustbowl of Sabina Park is tailor made for batting. Over time, the Sabrina pitch has transformed from being a deck that assists fast bowlers to a deck that is on the flatter side. With 70% chances of rain on the first two days, the weather is expected to switch up on all five days. 

WI vs PAK Squads

WI Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Kieran Powell, Shai Hope(w), Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder, Nkrumah Bonner, Jahmar Hamilton, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Joshua Da Silva

PAK Squad: Imran Butt, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam(c), Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Hasan Ali, Yasir Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Abdullah Shafique, Nauman Ali, Haris Rauf, Zahid Mahmood, Shahnawaz Dhani, Sajid Khan

WI vs PAK Probable XI

WI: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Kieran Powell, Shai Hope (wk), Kyle Mayers/Shamarh Brooks, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder

PAK: Imran Butt, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam (c), Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Hasan Ali, Yasir Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi/Naseem Shah. 

Match Prediction 

Two teams battling against each other to stamp their authority right from the onset. While West Indies face the pressure of losing yet another series on home soil, Pakistan will be eyeing to dismantle the inexperienced windies side. We predict Babar’s troops to get over the line in the opening tie. 

Key Players to watch out for :-

WI (Shai Hope): The flamboyant caribbean is known for his attractive stroke play and temperament during his stay at the crease. He is probably the most capable  batsmen in this windies lineup and he could prove crucial to the home side’s success in the first game. 

PAK (Babar Azam): The Pakistan skipper possesses watertight batting technique to keep the opposition bowlers at bay. He is someone who is proficient to score heaps of runs on a consistent basis.  

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