After South Africa and Australia, it’s Pakistan’s turn to tour the West Indies as they face off in the first of the 4-match T20I series on July 28, Wednesday. The T20I series will be followed by a 2-match Test series.
West Indies made a roaring comeback against the Aussies after losing to South Africa. They claimed the series 4-1 and dominated most of the matches. Going into the series against Pakistan, West Indies have very few things to address. Andre Russell’s form with the bat is the main concern.
Kieron Pollard has recovered from his injury. He will be back to captain the side. Fidel Edwards has also recovered from his shoulder injury. He will join the squad for the series against Pakistan.
WI continue #MissionMaroon tomorrow in Barbados 🇧🇧
Are you ready for some more T20 action in the Osaka Presents: PSO Carient T20 Cup? #WIvPAK 🏏🌴 pic.twitter.com/hanqCDMJew
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 27, 2021
The Pakistani side is coming into this series following a pounding at the hands of England. They lost the ODI series 0-3 to a second-string side. Although they won the first of the three T20I’s, England made a comeback to snatch the series 2-1. There were very few positives to take from that tour for Pakistan.
Hasan Ali was their best bowler and showed he’s capable with the bat as well. Pakistan continues to rely on skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. It will be problematic against a batting-heavy Windies side. West Indies can put up huge totals on board at home and Pakistan cannot rely on just two batsmen.
📸 BTS – Pakistan team photoshoot ahead of #WIvPAK series#HarHaalMainCricket #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/2pspHBQIAZ
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 28, 2021
West Indies vs Pakistan: First T20I– Match Details
Match: West Indies vs Pakistan, First T20I
Date and Time: 28th July 2021, 7;30 pm IST
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Pitch Report
Most recently, the tracks that were put up offered a lot of assistance to the bowlers. The bounce will be variable throughout the game. If the batsmen apply themselves, they can get a good score. Expect a total of 150-160 for the team batting first.
Predicted Playing XI
West Indies: Kieron Pollard (c), Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Fabian Allen, Hayden Walsh, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Sheldon Cottrell
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Maqsood, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Hasnain
West Indies vs Pakistan 2021: First T20I – Dream11 Suggestions
Fantasy suggestion 1: Babar Azam, Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Mohammad Hafeez, Kieron Pollard, Shadab Khan, Dwayne Bravo, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Hayden Walsh
Captain: Babar Azam | Vice-captain: Chris Gayle
Fantasy suggestion 2: Babar Azam, Lendl Simmons, Mohammad Rizwan, Nicholas Pooran, Fakhar Zaman, Kieron Pollard, Shadab Khan, Dwayne Bravo, Hasan Ali, Hayden Walsh, Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Nicholas Pooran | Vice-captain: Babar Azam
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