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

In a crucial encounter at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies, citing favourable bowling conditions and weather concerns. With this decision, both teams look to make a strong push towards World Cup qualification, acknowledging the importance of each game in the run-up.

 

Bowling-friendly surface prompts similar strategies

  Rizwan explained the rationale behind his decision, saying, “The forecast is like that. There's moisture in the pitch as well. We need to adapt to conditions and apply ourselves.” His West Indian counterpart, Shai Hope, admitted he would have made the same call had the coin landed in his favour. “I would've bowled first as well, thinking along the same lines,” he said. Despite losing the toss, Hope stressed the importance of consistency and reaffirmed the team’s intent to maintain its brand of cricket, particularly with automatic World Cup qualification in view.  Check Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI LIVE FULL SCORECARD HERE

 

 

Tough pitch expected to test batters

  Pitch conditions are expected to play a significant role in the game. According to former cricketers Samuel Badree and Stacy-Ann King, who delivered the pitch report, the surface has a mix of brown and green grass and is quite firm, making stroke play difficult. “Batting is going to be a challenge. They'll have to apply themselves. Spinners will be influential,” they observed. The same venue hosted a T20 World Cup semifinal earlier this year, a game also dominated by bowlers.

 

Playing XIs: Pakistan field a pace-heavy attack 

Pakistan have gone with a balanced side that features their established pace duo of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, alongside Faheem Ashraf and spinner Sufiyan Muqeem. Rizwan and Babar Azam will anchor the batting, supported by youngsters Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz.

 

West Indies, led by Hope, have retained their explosive top order, with Brandon King and Evin Lewis expected to provide early momentum. The middle order features Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase, while Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, and Gudakesh Motie lead the bowling attack.

 

West Indies vs Pakistan 1st ODI playing 11:

 

West Indies playing 11: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades.

 

Pakistan playing 11: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem. 

 

West Indies vs Pakistan Head-to-Head in T20Is 

Total matches played: 137

West Indies won: 71

Pakistan won: 63

No result: 2

 

West Indies vs Pakistan 1st ODI full squad

 

West Indies Squad: Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.

 

Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Muqeem.

 

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

 

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

The first ODI between West Indies and Pakistan will be played on Monday, August 8, 2025.

 

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

The match will be held at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad.

 

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

The toss for the WI vs PAK 1st ODI match will take place at 11 PM IST, 10:30 PM Pakistan time

 

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

The first ball of the WI vs PAK 1st ODI match is scheduled for 11:30 PM IST, 11 PM Pakistan time

 

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

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

 

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

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