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The first Test match between Pakistan and West Indies is set to kick off on January 17, 2025, at the Multan Cricket Stadium. This series opener is particularly significant as it marks the West Indies’ return to Pakistan for a Test series after over 18 years.
Pakistan, led by Shan Masood, boast a strong lineup featuring key players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The West Indies, captained by Kraigg Brathwaite, will rely on their experienced bowlers such as Kemar Roach and emerging talents like Alick Athanaze.
This Test is crucial for both teams in the World Test Championship standings, with Pakistan currently ranked seventh and West Indies ninth. As the match approaches, fans eagerly await what promises to be an exciting contest between two competitive sides.
West Indies tour of Pakistan, 1st Test:
- Start Date: January 17, 10:00 am IST, 04:30 am GMT, 09:30 am Local
- Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Multan Cricket Stadium is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Traditionally, it offers good batting conditions early on, allowing batters to score freely. As the match progresses, spinners are likely to come into play, especially on days three and four when the surface may deteriorate. Bowlers will need to adapt their strategies accordingly, with seamers benefiting from any early morning moisture. Overall, teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first to capitalize on the favourable conditions before the pitch starts to assist spin later in the game.
PAK vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Joshua Da Silva
- Batters: Kraigg Brathwaite, Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Alick Athanaze
- All-rounders: Kavem Hodge, Salman Agha
- Bowler: Sajid Khan
PAK vs WI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Sajid Khan (c), Kraigg Brathwaite (vc)
Choice 2: Babar Azam (c), Kavem Hodge (vc)
Also READ: PAK vs WI 2025, 1st Test: Pitch Report, Test Stats and Records at Multan Cricket Stadium
PAK vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Gudakesh Motie, Saud Shakeel, Noman Ali, Justin Greaves
PAK vs WI Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 17, 04:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Rohail Nazir, Muhammad Hurraira, Kashif Ali
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Anderson Phillip, Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie, Jomel Warrican, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo
