West Indies vs Pakistan Match Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today’s match between WI vs PAK?

West Indies (WI) will lock horns with Pakistan (PAK) in the first T20I of the three-match series at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, on Friday, August 1.

West Indies will want to forget their recent assignment against Australia, where they lost 0-5 in the T20I series. Nothing went right for Shai Hope's men in that series, as a relatively inexperienced Australian team had their number. Apart from the fourth T20I, no other game went down to the wire.

Pakistan, on the other hand, are coming into the tour on the back of a 1-2 defeat in a three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. After the debacle, Pakistan have called upon some of their experienced names like Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. The mix of youth and experience would be crucial as the Men in Green look to bounce back strongly.

Match Details

Pitch Report

Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill is expected to provide a good balance between bat and ball. The spinners will come into play as the ball gets older. Batters who get a start should look to convert them into big scores.

WI vs PAK Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Predicted Playing 11s

West Indies

Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (C & WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Jediah Blades

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (WK), Salman Agha (C), Hasan Nawan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Shai Hope

The West Indies captain, Shai Hope, will have to lead from the front. He was the second-highest run-getter in the series against the Aussies. In five innings, he scored 185 runs at an average of 46.25 and a strike rate of 149.19. He would want to get his team off to a flying start.

Probable Best Bowler: Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf is back in the side after missing the previous series against Bangladesh. He can blow away the best batting lineups in world cricket on his day with his blistering pace and wicket-taking ability. His spell through the middle overs will be key for Pakistan.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Scenario 1

• West Indies win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 55-65
• PAK: 175-185
• West Indies win the match

Scenario 2

• Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 50-60
• WI: 170-180
• Pakistan win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.