WI vs PAK 1st ODI Playing 11: Shai Hope-led West Indies will square off against Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistan in the first ODI match on August 07 at Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad.
The Men in Green have secured a 2-1 win in the three-match T20I series of the Pakistan tour of the West Indies 2025 and are likely to replicate the success in the ODI format.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to Bowl first. Speaking at the toss, Mohammad Rizwan said, “Want to bowl first. The forecast is like that. There’s moisture in the pitch as well. We need to adapt to conditions and apply ourselves.”
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Meanwhile, Shai Hope said, “I would’ve bowled first as well, thinking along the same lines (as Rizwan). We still have our brand that we want to play.”
“Guys have been showcasing that skill and talent. Important for us to remain consistent in this format. Certainly at the helm (qualifying for WC). We speak about the important of qualifying automatically,” he added.
WI vs PAK 1st ODI Playing 11
West Indies Playing 11: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades
Pakistan Playing 11: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem
