Pakistan vs West Indies 2nd T20I Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between PAK vs WI?

Pakistan would like to seal the deal as they meet West Indies in the second T20I of the three-match series. The encounter takes place at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday (December 14). The hosts dominated the opening encounter and walked away with a comfortable 63-run triumph. As Pakistan are 1-0 up the series, a win in the second game would earn them a series win.

Hence, it will be a do-or-die affair for the Caribbean side and they will need to play out of their skin to level the series 1-1. Notably, many first-choice West Indies players are missing this series including regular skipper Kieron Pollard. On expected lines, the second-stringed visiting side couldn’t trouble Pakistan much. However, West Indies still have some prominent players in their ranks, who can trouble the best of teams.

Match Details:

Match – Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd T20I

Venue – National Stadium, Karachi

Time – 6:30 PM IST

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch in Karachi has mostly been a sporting one thus far in the limited number of T20Is played at the venue. The last game also saw Pakistan posting 200 while batting first.

Average score – 192 in 5 T20Is at the National Stadium

Record of chasing teams – Win- 1, Loss -4, N/R- 0

Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan

Predicted XI: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Ifthikar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr/Usman Qadir, Haris Rauf

West Indies

Predicted XI: Shai Hope, Brandon King, Darren Bravo, Nicholas Pooran (c and wk), Rovman Powell, Odean Smith, Hayden Walsh Jr, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Dominic Drakes/Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas

PAK vs WI Head-to-Head

Matches- 19, Pakistan– 13, West Indies– 3, N/R- 3, Tied- 0

Probable top performers

Mohammad Rizwan – Pakistan

The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter has been unstoppable this year and West Indies bowlers must beware of him. Continuing his merry way of scoring runs, the dasher slammed a 52-ball 78 in the opening T20I. Although his opening partner and captain Babar Azam has also been phenomenal lately, Rizwan can be backed to top the batting charts as he has momentum in his favour.

Shadab Khan – Pakistan

Shadab Khan ran through West Indies’ batting line-up in the last game and took a three-wicket haul. The leg-spinner can restrict the run-flow in the middle-overs and his ability to chip in with wickets makes him even more lethal. Also, West Indies batters aren’t known to tackle spin bowling with precision.

Match Prediction – Pakistan to win the match.

Disclaimer: This 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.