WI vs PAK Toss Prediction For 1st T20I Match, Pakistan tour of West Indies 2025
West Indies and Pakistan are ready to play a three-match T20I series, starting on Friday. The first match will begin at 5:30 AM IST at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida. Both teams have not done well in recent games and lost their last T20I series. This new series gives them a chance to bounce back and prove their critics wrong.
West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Match Details
| Match | West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st T20I |
| Venue | Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill |
| Timings | 5:30 AM IST |
| Date | August 1 |
WI vs PAK Toss Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
As expected, the weather in Florida might be a problem. There is a chance of rain during the match, which can affect the playing conditions. Because of the cloudy sky, choosing to bowl first could be the best option. In such weather, it is often difficult to set a good target.
Toss Prediction: West Indies are likely to win the toss and choose to bowl first.
WI vs PAK Toss Record History
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss | Toss Winner | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd T20I | Dec 16, 2021 | Karachi | WI elected to bat | West Indies | Pakistan |
| 2nd T20I | Dec 14, 2021 | Karachi | PAK elected to bat | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| 1st T20I | Dec 13, 2021 | Karachi | WI elected to bowl | West Indies | Pakistan |
WI vs PAK Toss Stats: By Captains
The overall record and past stats show that both West Indies and Pakistan have not done well when it comes to winning tosses. But the West Indies have an even weaker toss record compared to Pakistan.
West Indies Toss Record (Captain)
| Matches | Tosses Won | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 05 | 30 |
Pakistan Toss Record (Captain)
| Matches | Tosses Won | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 06 | 42.8 |
WI vs PAK Probable Playing XIs For Today Match
West Indies Playing XI:
Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase. Rovman Powell, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph
Pakistan Playing XI:
Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali
WI vs PAK Head-to-Head Records (T20Is)
West Indies and Pakistan have faced each other in 21 T20I matches. Out of these, Pakistan has won 15 times, while West Indies have won 3 matches. The other 3 games ended with no result.
WI vs PAK T20 H2H Stats
| Total Matches | WI Wins | PAK Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 3 | 15 | 3 |
WI vs PAK Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Both teams lost their recent series, so there isn’t much to cheer about. But this tour is a fresh start. Pakistan have added their top fast bowlers, which gives them a big advantage.
On the other hand, the West Indies bowling has not been strong, and that problem still remains. This is why the visiting team, Pakistan, looks to have better chances in this match.
| Team | Win Chance |
|---|---|
| West Indies | 45% |
| Pakistan | 55% |
- Toss Winner: West Indies (likely)
- Match Winner Prediction: Looking at the current form, Pakistan have a better chance to win the first T20I.
- This match gives both teams a good chance to fix their recent mistakes. A win will mean a lot, as both sides are in a transition phase. But there is some worry about the rain, which could stop the match and disappoint the fans who are waiting to enjoy the game.
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