Pakistan vs West Indies ODI Series 2025: Full Schedule, Squads, and Key Highlights

Introduction to the Pakistan Tour of West Indies 2025

Pakistan's cricket team is currently engaged in an exciting white-ball series against the West Indies, with the ODI portion running from August 8-12, 2025. This series follows a closely contested T20I battle where Pakistan emerged victorious 2-1 114. The ODI matches promise high-intensity cricket action as both teams look to assert their dominance in the 50-over format.

Complete ODI Series Schedule 115

The three-match ODI series will be played entirely at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad:

1. 1st ODI: August 8, 2025 (Day/Night) - Starts at 2:00 PM local time (9:30 AM GMT)

2. 2nd ODI: August 10, 2025 - Starts at 1:30 PM GMT (9:30 AM local time)

3. 3rd ODI: August 12, 2025 - Starts at 1:30 PM GMT (9:30 AM local time)

All matches will be day/night fixtures with the first session from 14.00-17.30 local time, followed by an interval and the second session from 18.00-21.

Team Squads for the ODI Series 815

Pakistan ODI Squad:

• Captain: Mohammad Rizwan (wk)

• Vice-captain: Salman Ali Agha

• Batters: Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub

• All-rounders: Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz

• Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim

• Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Haris

Note: Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the remainder of the tour due to a hamstring injury 8

West Indies ODI Squad:

While the official West Indies squad hasn't been announced at publication time, they are expected to field a full-strength team for this important series.

Venue Information: Brian Lara Stadium

All three ODIs will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. This modern stadium has become a regular venue for international cricket in the Caribbean and offers excellent facilities for both players and spectators.

Series Context and Recent Form

Pakistan comes into the ODI series with momentum after winning the T20I series 2-1. Key performers from the T20Is who will be looking to continue their form include:

• Saim Ayub: Top scorer in T20Is with 130 runs 

• Mohammad Nawaz: Leading wicket-taker with 7 wickets 

• Hasan Nawaz: Hit the most sixes (8) in the T20I series

West Indies will be buoyed by Jason Holder's all-round performance in the second T20I and will look to carry that form into the ODIs 8.

Key Players to Watch

Pakistan:

1. Babar Azam: The former captain remains Pakistan's batting mainstay in ODIs

2. Shaheen Shah Afridi: Deadly with the new ball and at death overs

3. Mohammad Rizwan: Captain leading from the front with bat and gloves

West Indies:

1. Jason Holder: Experienced all-rounder coming off good T20I performances

2. Shai Hope: Consistent performer in ODI cricket

3. Alzarri Joseph: Pace spearhead who took 5 wickets in T20Is

Where to Watch the Series

Fans in India can catch the live streaming of Pakistan vs West Indies 2025 on Fancode. Broadcast details for other regions haven't been officially announced yet.

Conclusion: What to Expect

This Pakistan vs West Indies ODI series promises competitive cricket between two teams looking to build momentum ahead of future ICC events. With Pakistan's strong bowling attack against West Indies' power-hitting lineup, fans can expect an entertaining contest. The Brian Lara Stadium pitch traditionally offers something for both batsmen and bowlers, making for balanced contests.

Stay tuned for updates on team news, match previews, and live scores as this exciting series unfolds in the Caribbean!