Pakistan Vs West Indies: 1st T20I Full Preview, Lineups, Pitch Report, And Dream11 Team Prediction

Pakistan will host West Indies in a 3-match T20I series that will kick off on the 13th of December. Pakistan is a top-quality side when it comes to the shortest of the game. They had a dream run in the T20 World Cup and recently whitewashed Bangladesh 3-0 last month.

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Pakistan vs West Indies: 1st T20I match Preview

Match Details :-

Match: Pakistan vs West Indies – 1st T20I

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi.

Date & Time: 13th December 2021 at 6:30 PM (IST)

Where to Watch Live:  Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv app.

Pitch Report: Pakistan vs West Indies : 1st T20I Preview

Pitch Report: It's one of the best batting surfaces in Pakistan and the ball comes easily on the bat, while the dew factor will play a huge role in this match. It will be a challenge for the bowlers to grip the ball. We can expect a high-scoring game between these two sides.

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Head to Head Stats: Pakistan vs West Indies:

Matches Played: 18

Won by Pakistan: 12

Won by West Indies: 3

No Results: 3

Pakistan team is leading the head to head charts by a margin of 12-3 in 18 games. Also, Pakistan is playing in their home condition so they are much ahead in the game.

Team News : Pakistan vs West Indies: 1st T20I

Pakistan :

Pakistan had a great run in the T20 World Cup and also won a series against Bangladesh last month. So, it is easy to say that they are much ahead in the series. Meanwhile, they are playing in their home condition thats an added advantage for them. They have some key players in the team likes of Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen and Haris Rauf.

Its a good news that International cricket is back at Pakistan's home after long years. National Stadium, Karachi is hosting the T20I series against Pakistan. It will be intresting to see spectetors at the ground after many years in Pakistan.

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West Indies :

West Indies have a lot of concerns prior to the first T20I as Sheldon Cottrell, Roston Chase and Kyle Mayers have been ruled out of the T20 series due to covid positive. T20 specialists Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, and Shimron Hetmyer are also unavailable due to different reasons. It's a great opportunity for the young lads to prove their mark. It will be interesting how Nicholas Pooran will lead the side in this series.

Pakistan vs West Indies: 1st T20I : Possible Playing XI

Pakistan :

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani.

West Indies :

Shai Hope, Brandon King, Darren Bravo, Nicholas Pooran (C & wk), Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Dominic Drakes, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Walsh, Oshane Thomas.

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1st T20I: Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction: Pakistan vs West Indies:

You must change your team if any of these players aren't announced in the starting lineup.