Pakistan vs West Indies, PAK vs WI, Today Match Prediction 14 December 2021

pak vs win Match Prediction & Analysis

Pakistan and West Indies will lock horns in the second game of the T20I series at National Cricket Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday.

In the opening game of the T20I series, Pakistan registered a comprehensive 63-run win over West Indies, courtesy splendid performances from Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haider Ali and Shadab Khan. With this result, Pakistan have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

On the other hand, West Indies will have to make significant improvements with bat and ball in a bid to level the three-match T20I series. Captain Nicholas Pooran will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this fixture

TEAMS PREVIEW

Pakistan Preview

After a dominant win over West Indies, the home side might make one or two changes to their playing XI for this game.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mohammad Rizwan, Haider Ali, Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman and Asif to deliver notable scores in this contest.

In the 1st T20I, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan was the standout performer with the bat. He played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 78 runs off 52 balls with the help of ten boundaries. He was well supported by Haider Ali, who played a scintillating innings of 68 runs off 39 balls with the help of six boundaries and four sixes.

Besides Rizwan and Haider, all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz produced a brisk innings at the back end of the innings. He scored 30 not out off 10 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Haris Rauf, Waseem Jr, Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan to provide timely breakthroughs.

In the 1st T20I, Pacer Mohammad Wasim Jr. was the pick of the bowlers and claimed 4 for 40 in his four overs. Besides, Wasim Jr., Shadab Khan continued his impressive form and finished with excellent figures of 3 for 17 in four overs.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Babar Azam (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi

Pakistan Actual Playing XI:

Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi

West Indies Preview

The visitors have to raise their overall game to make a comeback in the T20I series. Uncapped spinner Gudakesh Motie could his make T20I debut as Odean Smith could be dropped from the XI.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Shai Hope, Devon Thomas, Nicholas Pooran, Brandon King and Rovman Powell to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Shai Hope looked in decent form and scored 31 runs off 26 balls with the help of four boundaries.  Besides Shai Hope, all-rounder Odean Smith scored 24 runs off 16 balls, whereas Rovman Powell chipped in with 23 runs off 15 balls with the help of one four and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Akeal Hosein, Oshane Thomas, Romario Shepherd and Gudakesh Motie to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

West Indies Predicted Playing XI:

Nicholas Pooran (captain), Shai Hope (wk), Devon Thomas, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas, Dominic Drakes, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie.

West Indies Actual Playing XI:

Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Akeal Hosein, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Dominic Drakes, Hayden Walsh, Rovman Powell, Shai Hope, Oshane Thomas, Odean Smith

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the game is expected to be clear skies with cool breeze. The wicket prepared for the game will be excellent for batting.

Venue Details

The National Cricket Stadium in Karachi is going to host the 2nd T20I game between West Indies and Pakistan.

Pakistan will take heart from the fact that they won all their five T20I matches played at Karachi.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. The opening game was won by side batting first.