PAK vs WI | 2nd ODI | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

Babar Azam-led Pakistan will take on the visiting West Indies in the second of the ongoing three-match ODI series on Friday, June 10, at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan.

The hosts won the first match of the series, chasing down West Indies’ 305-run total with four balls to spare. Captain Azam secured the win courtesy of his sparkling ton, while Khusdil Shah at number 5 provided the finishing touches by clubbing a 23-ball 41*.

Nicholas Pooran’s troops will be looking to upstage the hosts in the second ODI in order to keep the three-match series alive. Here is a look at all the details regarding the crucial fixture.

Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd ODI

Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan

Date & Time: June 10 at 4:00 PM Pakistan Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch is expected to assist batters, with something on offer for the pacers. Just like the series opener, which saw over 600 runs scored, fans can expect another high-scoring encounter at the venue.

Considering the recent result, the captain winning the toss here will be looking to bowl first.

Head-To-Head

The two teams have faced each other 135 times in ODI cricket. While the Men in Green have emerged victorious on 61 occasions, the men from the Caribbean hold an upper hand over the Asian giants with 71 wins. Three of those matches have either ended in a tie or a no result.

Squads 

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Zahid Mahmood, Shahnawaz Dahani, Abdullah Shafique, Iftikhar Ahmed

West Indies: Shai Hope, Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran (wk/c), Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Shermon Lewis, Anderson Phillip, Keacy Carty, Keemo Paul, Nkrumah Bonner

Probable Playing XI

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

West Indies: Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Hayden Walsh

CREX XI Suggestion

Wicket-Keeper: Nicholas Pooran (vc)

Batters: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Shai Hope, Mohammad Rizwan,

All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz

Bowlers: Hayden Walsh, Alzarri Joseph, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali

Captain: Babar Azam

Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran