The stage is set for an exciting two-match Test series in between Pakistan and West Indieswhich begins on January 17 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. This series follows their previous meeting in 2021, which resulted in a 1-1 draw.
Pakistan, despite the recent defeat in the Test series against South Africacan boast of a great lineup. Led by captain Shan Masood, the batting order boasts of a strong core Babar AzamMohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam expected anchors in the innings. The bowling attack, led by Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Ali, will pose a significant challenge to the West Indies batsmen.
The visiting West Indies team, led by Kraigg Brathwaite, will hardly recover from the drawn series against Bangladesh. Key players like Keacy Carty and Mikyle Louis will be instrumental in bolstering the team’s hitting effort. The bowling attack, featuring experienced campaigners like Jayden Seales and Kemar Roach, will aim to contain Pakistan’s powerful batting line-up.
PAK vs WI: Mutual record in Tests
Matches played: 54 | Pakistan won: 21 | West Indies won: 18| Draw: 15
Test statistics and records at Multan Cricket Stadium
- Total matches: 8
- Matches won by kicking: 4
- First Bowling Matches Won: 3
- Average scores of 1st Inns: 365
- Average scores of 2nd Inns: 431
- Average scores for 3rd Inns: 254
- Average scores of 4th Inns: 227
- Highest recorded total: 823/7 (150 overs) England v Pakistan
- Lowest Total Recorded: 134/10 (41.1 overs) Bangladesh v Pakistan
PAK vs WI: Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Multan pitch is predicted to favor the batsmen in the upcoming red-ball cricket match, creating the potential for a high-scoring contest. The surface is expected to remain flat with minimal movement, offering little challenge to batsmen during the game. While the fast bowlers may find help with the new ball initially, the overall conditions are likely to remain favorable for the batsmen, setting the stage for a run-filled start to the series.
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PAK vs ENG: Determine
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 Jango.
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