West Indies and Pakistan are all set to indulge in a three-match T20I series, which will begin on Friday. Both sides will step on the field at 5:30 AM IST at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida. The recent form of both sides have been poor, and they lost their last respective T20I series. That will bring them to this series, which can help them to answer their critics.
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
As expected, the weather at this time in Florida can be a sign of worry. There is a prediction of showers during the scheduled time. That can impact the playing conditions. That makes the decision of bowling first ideal with the overhead conditions. In such conditions, it is always hard to set a score.
Our Toss Prediction: West Indies likely to win the toss & chose to bowl
Historical Toss Record (WI vs PAK)
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss | Toss Winner | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd T20I | Dec 16, 2021 | Karachi | WI elected to bat | West Indies | Pakistan |
| 2nd T20I | Dec 14, 2021 | Karachi | PAK elected to bat | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| 1st T20I | Dec 13, 2021 | Karachi | WI elected to bowl | West Indies | Pakistan |
Toss Stats by Captains
West Indies Toss Record (Captain):
- Matches: 15
- Tosses Won: 05
- Win %: 30
Pakistan Toss Record (Captain):
- Matches: 14
- Tosses Won: 06
- Win %: 42.8
The overall record and historical stats suggest that both teams have struggled to win tosses. But West Indies have an even poorer record.
Pitch & Weather Report – Shere Bangla Stadium
- The forecast for Friday in Lauderhill shows some chances of rain, with the maximum temperature being around 32°C.
- The surface at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground offers help for the batters when the ball is new. It will slow down, and spinners will come into play.
- In 19 T20Is played at this venue, 11 have been won by the team batting first, while the other 5 have been won by the chasing side. The average score is 154.
- The new ball will be easier to hit. But because of rain, there might be some moisture in the pitch, making the ball move a bit.
WI vs PAK – Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Total Matches | WI Wins | PAK Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 3 | 15 | 3 |
Probable Playing XIs
West Indies Playing XI:
Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase. Rovman Powell, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph
Pakistan Playing XI:
Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
There is nothing to look for in recent series for both sides, as they lost them. But it is about a new start. Pakistan have brought back their best pacers for this tour, giving them a big edge. West Indies have been poor in their bowling department, and that problem will stick with them. That is why the visitors seem to have better chances here.
Win Probability
| Team | Win Chance |
|---|---|
| West Indies | 45% |
| Pakistan | 55% |
Players to Watch
Best Batters:
West Indies: Shai Hope, Brandon King
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub
Best Bowlers:
West Indies: Alzarri Joseph, Jason Holder
Pakistan: Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi
Final Prediction
Toss Winner: West Indies (likely)
Match Winner Prediction: On the basis of the current form and momentum, Pakistan are best suited to win the first T20I.
This game seems to give these two teams a chance to rectify their past performances. A win will be cherished a lot because they have been going through a transition period. However, the hope is that fans can witness the action because there are chances that the rain might spoil the sport.
