Get Match prediction and Fantasy Cricket tips for the first ODI of the three-match series between Pakistan and West indies in Multan.
West Indies are on a tour of Pakistan for a 3-match One Day series against the home side. West Indies are coming off a series win against the Netherlands but it will be a far tougher test for them in Pakistan. The first ODI of the series will be played on the 8th of June 2022.
West Indies have an in-form batting unit. The likes of Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, and Kyle Mayers will look to continue their good form against Pakistan. Nicholas Pooran’s poor form will be a big concern for them but he is an experienced player and will perform when his team needs him the most. The return of Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd will be a huge boost for the visitors and they will fancy their chances of winning the first game and eventually the series as well.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will be back in action after some time and needs to be at their toes against this Windies team. The likes of Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam, etc were in excellent form against Australia in March 2022 and will look to replicate the same performance in this series too. Pakistan’s bowling unit is very strong as well with the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali, etc forming the pace unit. Pakistan will look to win this game and put the Windies under the pump after the first ODI.
Match: Pakistan vs West Indies, 1st ODI, West Indies tour of Pakistan 2022
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Date and Time: 8th June 2022, Wednesday, 4:30 PM IST
It’s expected to be a flat pitch with loads of runs in this first ODI match. The last series against Australia was a very high scoring one with such pitches. There will be swing with the new ball and the spinners will come into play as the game progresses. Teams will look to chase after winning the toss. Chasing sides have won 4 out of the 7 ODI games played at Multan. The average first innings score at this venue is 242 runs.
West Indies will be high on confidence as they are coming off a 3-0 win against the Netherlands but it will be very tough for them to defeat Pakistan in their own backyard. Pakistan defeated Australia in a 3-match ODI series earlier this year. They will be the favorites to win this match as well.
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftihar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Rauf
West Indies: Shai Hope (wk), Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran (c), Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales/Anderson Phillip, Hayden Walsh
Babar Azam: Babar Azam is not only the best batter for Pakistan but he’s currently one of the best batters in world cricket in all the three formats. Babar is ranked one in both ODI and T20I rankings. He was in excellent form when Australia toured Pakistan earlier this year. He scored 276 runs in 3 games at an average of 138 including one century and 2 fifties. He will be the best captaincy option for this game.
Shai Hope: Shai Hope will be the main batter for the West Indies and a very good captaincy option for your fantasy teams. He has been very consistent for the Windies in the 50-over format and will look to perform well in this series as well. He scored 161 runs in the 3-match series against the Netherlands at an average of 80.50 including one century.
Shaheen Afridi: Shaheen Afridi will be an excellent captaincy choice for this game. He is currently one of the best pacers in world cricket and picks wickets for fun. He is very lethal with the new ball and can pick wickets in clusters early in the innings. He picked 6 wickets in 2 ODI games against Australia earlier this year.
Haris Rauf (8.5 Credits): Haris Raufwill be a top budget pick at 8.5 credits. He is one of the lead pacers for Pakistan who is known for troubling the batters with his high pace. Rauf has been in good form recently and will look to do well in this series as well.
Kyle Mayers (8.5 Credits): Kyle Mayers will be a key all-rounder for the West Indies. He will bat in the middle-order and will bowl a few overs as well. Mayers scored a brilliant century in the 3rd ODI against the Netherlands while opening the innings. He picked one wicket as well.
Nicholas Pooran: Windies skipper Nicholas Pooran had a forgettable series against the Netherlands. He failed to score big in any of the games. Pooran is a champion player and will look to lead his side from the front in this series. He is one of the most aggressive batters in world cricket and will be the perfect differential option for this game. He will give points from catches and stumpings as well.
If PAK Bats First: C – Babar Azam, VC – Shai Hope
If WI Bats First: C – Imam ul Haq, VC – Brandon King
If PAK Bats First: C – Shaheen Afridi, VC – Fakhar Zaman
If WI Bats First: C – Akeal Hosein, VC – Nicolas Pooran
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