The three-match ODI series between the West Indies and Pakistan will begin on August 8 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
The home side has had a difficult run in ODI cricket this year, winning only once in six outings. Four matches ended in defeat, while one was abandoned. However, the West Indies have enjoyed success at home in recent times, having won their last four ODI series on Caribbean soil.
They will be led by Shai Hope. Their squad gets a boost with the return of all-rounder Romario Shepherd, who is back in ODI colours for the first time since last year.
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For Pakistan, this tour marks their first ODI appearance in the West Indies since 2017. They recently won the T20I series versus the West Indies 2-1.
Mohammad Rizwan will lead the visitors in the ODIs. Babar Azam will also be seen in action.
West Indies vs Pakistan Pitch Report: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
The pitch at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, usually gives bowlers something to work with right through the match. New-ball pacers can find movement, while spinners tend to get assistance in the middle overs. For batters, it is a surface that demands patience. Runs are easier to come by once they have spent time at the crease but attacking too early can be risky.
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West Indies vs Pakistan Weather Report
As per the weather forecast, there are about 30 per cent chances of rain in Tarouba, Trinidad, during the initial phase of the match. However, it is expected to get clear in the evening. The average temperature will be 27 to 30 degrees Celsius.
West Indies vs Pakistan Squads
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
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