PAK vs WI 1st ODI 2025: Pakistan’s Full Squad, Predicted XI, and Match Preview

Pakistan’s Full Squad for WI vs PAK ODI Series

Pakistan has announced a strong 16-member squad for the ODI series, featuring the return of key players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi .

Pakistan Squad:

• Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & Wicketkeeper)

• Salman Ali Agha (Vice-Captain)

• Babar Azam

• Abdullah Shafique

• Fakhar Zaman (injured, replaced by Hasan Nawaz)

• Saim Ayub

• Mohammad Haris (Wicketkeeper)

• Faheem Ashraf

• Mohammad Nawaz

• Shaheen Shah Afridi

• Naseem Shah

• Hasan Ali

• Abrar Ahmed

• Sufyan Muqeem

• Hussain Talat

• Hasan Nawaz

Pakistan’s Predicted Playing XI for 1st ODI

Based on recent form and team balance, Pakistan’s likely XI for the opening ODI is:

1. Babar Azam

2. Saim Ayub

3. Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK)

4. Salman Ali Agha

5. Mohammad Haris

6. Faheem Ashraf

7. Mohammad Nawaz

8. Shaheen Afridi

9. Naseem Shah

10. Hasan Ali

11. Abrar Ahmed

Key Players to Watch

• Babar Azam – Returning to the ODI side, his form will be crucial.

• Shaheen Afridi – Expected to trouble West Indies with his pace and swing.

• Mohammad Rizwan – A consistent performer with both bat and leadership.

• Saim Ayub – An aggressive opener who can provide quick starts.

Match Preview & Prediction

West Indies, led by Shai Hope, will rely on their home advantage, but Pakistan’s bowling attack, featuring Shaheen, Naseem, and Abrar, gives them an edge. The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium is expected to be balanced, favoring both batsmen and spinners as the game progresses.

Prediction: Pakistan starts as favorites, but West Indies could spring a surprise if their middle order fires.

Where to Watch?

The match will be live-streamed on FanCode with no TV broadcast in India .

Stay tuned for an exciting contest as both teams battle for early supremacy in the ODI series!