West Indies vs Pakistan 1st T20 playing 11, live toss time and streaming

In the first T20 International of five-match series, West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and wasted no time opting to bowl first, citing the inevitable dew under the floodlights. With a light chuckle about the toss coin being “different” this time, Hope pointed to conditions that strongly favour chasing.

 

“It’ll get dewy under lights, so we’re going to bowl,” said Hope, confidently backing his team’s balance of three spinners and four seamers to exploit whatever movement is available early on. With Shimron Hetmyer and Brandon King sidelined by injury, the West Indies are counting on their replacements to step up under pressure.  After 

 

Pitch Report: Batters, This Is Your Playground

 

Former cricketer Daren Ganga painted a vivid picture of a pitch begging for fireworks. The square boundaries stand at 66 and 63 meters, with a longer 78-meter stretch down the ground—but the real story lies on the surface itself.

 

“There is a bit of grass, but it’s well rolled in. The pitch is very hard. Bat will dominate ball,” Ganga noted, predicting a run-fest where bowlers could be left gasping. With an average first-innings score of 167, the stage is set for a bruising battle between bat and ball.

 

Team News: Agha Salman Leads Pakistan, West Indies Bring Firepower

 

Agha Salman, standing in as captain for Pakistan, called the moment a “great opportunity” and praised the energy and balance in his side. Pakistan’s XI boasts a deadly pace duo in Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, bolstered by all-round depth from Mohammad Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf. Their top order looks explosive, with Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub ready to make use of the friendly pitch.

 

“If we play well, we can beat any team,” declared Agha, with calm assurance.

 

Meanwhile, the West Indies have stacked their lineup with power-hitters and versatile bowlers. Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, and Shamar Joseph bring seam variety, while Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein add spin guile. The debut of Jediah Blades adds intrigue to an already well-rounded attack.

 

West Indies vs Pakistan 1st T20 playing 11:

West Indies playing 11: Johnson Charles, Shai Hope(c), Jewel Andrew(w), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Jediah Blades

 

Pakistan playing 11: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris(w), Salman Agha(c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

West Indies vs Pakistan Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Total matches played: 21
• West Indies won: 3
• Pakistan won: 15
• No result: 3

West Indies vs Pakistan 1st T20I full squad

West Indies Squad: Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope (w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Jediah Blades, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie

 

Pakistan Squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim

West Indies vs Pakistan 1st T20 live telecast and streaming details

When does the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match take place? 

The first T20I between West Indies and Pakistan will be played on Friday, August 1, 2025.

 

What is the venue of the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match? 

The match will be held at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida.

 

At what time will the live toss for the WI vs PAK 1st T20I take place? 

The toss for the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match will take place at 5 AM IST.

 

At what time will the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match begin? 

The first ball of the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match is scheduled for 5:30 AM IST.

 

Which TV channel will live telecast the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match in India? 

The live telecast for the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match will not be available in India.

 

How to watch the live streaming of the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match in India? 

Live streaming of the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.