The three-match T20I series between the West Indies and Pakistan will begin on August 1 at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida. All matches will be played at the same venue, which has hosted several international T20s in the past.
The West Indies recently faced Australia, where they lost all five T20Is. The team looked out of sorts and did not fare well as a unit.
The Shai Hope-led side will need to perform better to challenge Pakistan.
Pakistan will be looking to bounce back after suffering a T20I series-loss to Bangladesh, where they lost 2-1. The team struggled with consistency and will be eager to fix their issues before the T20 World Cup next year.
Salman Ali Agha will continue as captain. There’s a boost for the visitors as fast-bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali return to the squad. However, experienced batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan remain absent from the T20I setup. They have been dropped.
West Indies vs Pakistan Pitch Report: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida
The pitch at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill is expected to be a balanced one. A total of 17 T20Is have been played at this venue so far. Teams batting first have had more success here, winning 11 matches. The average first innings score is around 155. Teams that apply themselves with the bat can expect to be in a strong position.
West Indies vs Pakistan Weather Report
As per the weather forecast, the first T20I between the West Indies and Pakistan is unlikely to see any rain interruption. While rain is predicted in the morning and afternoon, the weather is expected to remain clear during the match. The average temperature will be 30 to 32 degrees Celsius.
West Indies vs Pakistan Squads
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Brandon King, Evan Lewis, Keacy Carty, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jediah Blades, Matthew Forde.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
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