PAK vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st ODI

Preview:

Pakistan will be up against the West Indies team in the 1st fixture of the 3-match ODI series at Multan Cricket Stadium. This is the rescheduled series, which was slated to take place in December last year but could not go ahead due to the multiple covid cases in the Caribbean camp.

In their last ODI series, Pakistan secured a 2-1 against Australia. The key players for the team will be Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. On the other hand, West Indies is coming into the series by completing a series whitewash over the Netherlands. The likes of Shai Hope and Shamarh Brooks are in good form for the visitors.

Match Details:

Pakistan vs West Indies, 1st ODI

Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium

Date & Time: 8th June at 4:30 PM IST and 4:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Six and Sony LIV

PAK vs WI, 1st ODI Pitch Report:

It is a balanced surface at Multan, and the bowlers, as well as batters, will have equal chances of doing well for their respective teams. A total of 250 will be the par score on this venue, and the spinners will be the lethal weapon to take wickets. On most occasions, the team chasing down the score has won the game on this ground.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

PAK vs WI, 1st ODI Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi

West Indies

Shai Hope (wk), Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Nkrumah Bonner, Nicholas Pooran (c), Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Alzarri Joseph, Hayden Walsh, Akeal Hosein, Anderson Phillip

Top Picks for PAK vs WI Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Babar Azam:

The finest batter in the white-ball cricket scored 276 runs in three innings at an average of 138 in the last series against Australia. In 86 ODIs, he has 4261 runs, with 16 centuries.

Shamarh Brooks:

He was the leading run-scorer for the West Indies team in the recent series against the Netherlands with 167 runs at an average of 83.50.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Shadab Khan:

The talented spinner has started to contribute in a consistent manner with the bat as well. In 48 ODIs, he has picked up 62 wickets and scored 434 runs.

Kyle Mayers:

The top-order batter and a handy bowler scored a century in the last international outing and will be confident of his abilities. In 6 ODIs, he has garnered 193 runs and scalped up 4 wickets.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Shaheen Afridi:

One of the most skillful fast bowlers in world cricket picked up 6 wickets in 2 appearances against Australia earlier this year. In 30 ODIs, he has 59 wickets to his name.

Akeal Hosein:

Hosein returned with 8 wickets in 3 matches of the recent series against the Netherlands and was the highest wicket-taker.

Top Picks- Wicket-Keeper

Shai Hope:

The batter with sound technique, Hope garnered 161 runs in 3 innings against the Netherlands. In 92 ODIs, he has scored 3899 runs at an average of 51.30.

PAK vs WI Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PAK vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Shai Hope, Mohammad Rizwan, Shamarh Brooks (vc), Fakhar Zaman, Brandon King, Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Kyle Mayers, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Akeal Hosein

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PAK vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Shai Hope (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Shamarh Brooks, Imam Ul Haq, Brandon King, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan (vc), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein

PAK vs WI Risky Captaincy Choices:

Akeal Hosein

Although the left-arm spinner was the best bowler of the West Indies team in the Netherlands, he has not been consistent with his wicket-taking abilities for the last six months.

Mohammad Nawaz

The all-rounder has been impressive with his ability to contribute in both departments. However, he has not yet delivered his best in the international circuit.

Players you should avoid:

Iftikhar Ahmed

The finisher will arrive at the crease in the number seven position and is not expected to provide enough value to your fantasy team.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.