The Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI kicks off on August 8 in Trinidad, marking the start of a vital three-match series that could shape the ODI future of both teams—especially for the West Indies, who are fighting to secure an automatic qualification spot for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
West Indies Squad for Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI
The West Indies have announced a 15-man squad for the Pakistan vs West Indies ODI series, led by experienced skipper Shai Hope. The squad blends seasoned players with rising young talent, as the team aims to bounce back from a recent 2-1 T20I series loss to Pakistan.
One of the major talking points is the return of Romario Shepherd, the dynamic all-rounder who last played an ODI against Bangladesh in 2024. His comeback adds much-needed firepower to the squad.
Also retained are exciting young players like Jewel Andrew and Amir Jangoo, both of whom impressed in recent series against England, Ireland, and Bangladesh. Left-arm pacer Jediah Blades also returns to the fold after debuting against Bangladesh.
🇻🇨 West Indies Squad for Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI (2025)
The West Indies have named a 15-member squad for the Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI, scheduled for August 8 in Trinidad. The squad is led by Shai Hope and features a blend of experienced campaigners and exciting young talent.
✅ Full West Indies Squad:
- Shai Hope (captain)
- Jewel Andrew – Wicket-keeper batter
- Jediah Blades – Left-arm pacer
- Keacy Carty – Batter
- Roston Chase – All-rounder
- Matthew Forde – All-rounder
- Justin Greaves – Batter
- Amir Jangoo – Batter (ODI century on debut)
- Shamar Joseph – Fast bowler
- Brandon King – Opening batter
- Evin Lewis – Opening batter
- Gudakesh Motie – Spinner
- Sherfane Rutherford – All-rounder
- Jayden Seales – Fast bowler
- Romario Shepherd – All-rounder (returns to ODI side)
🇵🇰 Pakistan Squad for Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI (Expected)
- Babar Azam (c) – Top-order batter
- Mohammad Rizwan – Wicket-keeper batter
- Fakhar Zaman – Opening batter
- Imam-ul-Haq – Opening batter
- Abdullah Shafique – Batter
- Iftikhar Ahmed – Middle-order batter/all-rounder
- Shadab Khan – Vice-captain, all-rounder
- Mohammad Nawaz – All-rounder
- Shaheen Shah Afridi – Lead fast bowler
- Haris Rauf – Fast bowler
- Naseem Shah – Fast bowler
- Usama Mir – Leg-spinner
- Salman Ali Agha – Batting all-rounder
- Mohammad Wasim Jr. – Bowling all-rounder
- Saud Shakeel – Middle-order batter
Daren Sammy on Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI: A Crucial Opportunity
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy emphasized the importance of the Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI, calling it a “critical opportunity to gain ranking points”.
“Pakistan presents a different test and challenge as we continue our push for automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup,” said Sammy.
“Maintaining a winning mentality and building team cohesion are essential. These matches are more than just games; they are our stepping stones to the World Cup.”
Currently, West Indies sit 10th in the ICC Men’s ODI rankings, while Pakistan are ranked 4th, just behind India, New Zealand, and Australia.
Pakistan’s Build-Up to the 1st ODI vs West Indies
Pakistan arrive for the Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI fresh off a 2-1 T20I series win and are looking to translate that momentum into the ODI format. However, their recent 50-over record has been inconsistent:
- ✅ Series wins in Australia and South Africa
- ❌ Defeat in the tri-series final (vs New Zealand & South Africa)
- ❌ Group-stage exit in the Champions Trophy (as hosts)
- ❌ 3-0 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand
With pressure mounting, this ODI series is key for Pakistan to stabilize their form and climb further up the ICC rankings.
Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI: Match Schedule
- 📍 Venue: Trinidad
- 📅 1st ODI: August 8
- 📅 2nd ODI: August 10
- 📅 3rd ODI: August 12
- 🕑 Start Time: 2:00 PM local time
- 🕤 Scheduled End Time: Around 9:30 PM (including innings breaks and weather interruptions)
Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI: Weather Forecast
Weather conditions could play a big role in the Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI, with rain expected during the early stages of the match.
- BBC Weather: Predicts a 30% chance of rain around the 2:00 PM start time.
- AccuWeather: Shows a 60% chance of rain in the first hour, dropping to 49%, then 32% over the next couple of hours. By 7 PM, the rain threat decreases to 16%.
- Google Weather: Offers a more optimistic forecast, showing a peak 35% chance of rain during the early hours, with a gradual improvement later in the day.
⛅ Conclusion: While the match may face early interruptions, conditions are expected to improve as play progresses.
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