WI vs PAK Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

West Indies will cross swords with Pakistan in the first match of the three-match ODI series at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, on Friday, August 8.

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Led by Shai Hope, West Indies is coming into this series after losing to England in the three-match ODI series by 0-3 away from home in June 2025. On the other hand, Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, is entering this series after losing the ODI series to New Zealand by 0-3 away from home.

WI vs PAK, 1st ODI Match Details

Match: West Indies vs Pakistan, ODI Series 2025, Match 1

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Time & Date: 11:30 PM IST, Friday, August 8

Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

WI vs PAK, 1st ODI Pitch Report

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The Trinidad surface will give batters an extra edge to score some quick runs in the powerplay overs. However, the new ball is expected to offer a lot of swing and bounce initially. 

WI vs PAK, 1st ODI Probable XIs

West Indies

Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales.

Pakistan

Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.

WI vs PAK, 1st ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Pakistan

In the head-to-head record, Pakistan and the West Indies have played a total of 137 ODIs against each other. While Pakistan secured 63 victories, the West Indies picked up 71 wins. However, away from home, Pakistan bagged 15 wins, with WI securing 14 wins at home.

That said, we can expect the Men In Green to secure a comfortable win in the series opener as they would be aiming to start the series on a winning note.

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