WI vs PAK Match Prediction and Preview: 1st ODI Playing XI, H2H & Pitch Report - Pakistan tour of West Indies 2025

Kai Grayson 08-Aug-2025 • 13:42

WI vs PAK Match Preview

1st ODI match of Pakistan tour of West Indies 2025 on 8th Aug will be played at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, 11:30 PM IST.

West Indies come into this match struggling for consistency, having lost 4 of their last 5 completed matches, including two close defeats to Australia and Pakistan. Their batting lineup led by Shai Hope and Rovman Powell will need to fire to break their recent poor run. Pace and spin conditions at Brian Lara Stadium are expected to be average, so adaptability will be key.

Meanwhile, Pakistan enter this game in much stronger form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches. Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Haris have been in good touch, providing strong starts, while the bowling attack has kept opponents under pressure with disciplined spells. With an 8-2 head-to-head advantage over West Indies in the last 10 matches, Pakistan will be confident of starting the ODI series with a win.

WI vs PAK

WI vs PAK Information

Match info

Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Series	Pakistan tour of West Indies
Season	2025

Head-to-Head Analysis

Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

West Indies

L W L L L

Pakistan

W L W W L

Brian Lara Stadium Weather and Pitch Report

Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando

Current weather in Tarouba on 8th August is predicted to be rainy with temperatures around 17.7°C, 49% cloud cover, and light winds at 2.5 km/h. The pitch offers average assistance for both pace and spin bowlers, and batting conditions are steady across innings.

In the first innings, the average score here is 351 runs with around 5 wickets falling, while the second innings average is 151 runs with a slightly higher wicket rate. This suggests chasing could be trickier, especially if rain affects conditions.

Probable Playing XIs

West Indies:

Pakistan:

WI vs PAK Match Prediction

Pakistan have won 4 of their last 5 completed matches, including two narrow yet controlled victories over West Indies in recent encounters. Their batting unit, led by Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Haris, has been consistently giving solid starts, while their bowling attack, featuring pace spearheads and quality spin options, has maintained control in key phases.

West Indies, on the other hand, have lost 4 of their last 5 matches and have struggled with batting collapses under pressure. While Shai Hope and Rovman Powell can change the game on their day, the lack of middle-order consistency and difficulties in chasing totals remain a concern.

What to Expect

The Brian Lara Stadium pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest for both batters and bowlers, with an average first-innings score of 351 in ODIs played here. However, chasing can be tricky, as the average second-innings score drops significantly. If Pakistan bat first and post a score above 280–300, West Indies may struggle to keep up.

Pakistan's in-form top order and disciplined bowling make them favourites, but West Indies could surprise if their power hitters find rhythm early and their bowlers exploit the home conditions.