Predicted Playing XI & Matchups: WI vs PAK T20I Series 2025

Pakistan and West Indies begin their limited-overs clash with the 1st T20I on July 31 at Central Broward Park, Lauderhill. Here's a look at how both teams are likely to field their XIs, how the batting orders shape up, and the key matchups to watch in the Pakistan vs West Indies T20I series.

Pakistan Predicted XI & Top Matchups

Probable Playing XI (T20Is)

Based on confirmed squad and expected roles:

1. Sahabzada Farhan (opener)
    
2. Fakhar Zaman (opener)
    
3. Saim Ayub
    
4. Mohammad Haris (wk)
    
5. Salman Ali Agha (c, middle order)
    
6. Faheem Ashraf / Mohammad Nawaz (batting all-rounder)
    
7. Hasan Nawaz
    
8. Shaheen Shah Afridi
    
9. Haris Rauf
    
10. Hasan Ali
     
11. Abrar Ahmed (leg-spin)
     

Pakistan Bowling & Batting Insights

• Shaheen Afridi provides early swing and height advantage as strike bowler.
   
• Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali offer pace and variations in death overs.
   
• Abrar Ahmed, leading spin attack, aims to control middle overs.
   
• In batting, Mohammad Haris adds power as keeper-batsman, while Hasan Nawaz provides youthful depth.
   

West Indies Expected XI & Strengths

While the official West Indies T20I squad wasn't listed at preview time, sources suggest they will name a full-strength side. Likely XI includes:

• Brandon King
   
• Evin Lewis
   
• Shai Hope (c & wk)
   
• Shimron Hetmyer
   
• Rovman Powell
   
• Sherfane Rutherford
   
• Jason Holder
   
• Akeal Hosein
   
• Alzarri Joseph
   
• Gudakesh Motie
   
• Romario Shepherd
   

West Indies Key Players

• King, Lewis, Hetmyer & Hope anchor the T20 batting, combining aggression and control.
   
• Powell and Rutherford add finishing punch.
   
• The pace-spin duo of Joseph and Hosein offers balance through the innings.
   
• Holder and Motie bolster all-round depth in both bowling and batting.
   

Top Matchups to Watch

Pakistan Player	Vs	West Indies Player
Shaheen Afridi	→ Siraj / Joseph	Shaheen vs in-form Caribbean openers
Mohammad Haris	→ King / Lewis	Power-hitting vs aggressive pacers
Abrar Ahmed	→ Powell / Rutherford	Leg-spin vs Windies middle order
Haris Rauf / Hasan Ali	→ Hetmyer / Hope	Pace variation vs destructive batter
Salman Ali Agha	→ Holder / Chase	Captaincy & presence in middle order

Summary & Tactical Takeaways

• Pakistan XI balances explosive batting (Fakhar/Haris), pace attack (Shaheen/Rauf), and spin control (Abrar Ahmed).
   
• West Indies XI likely favors experienced T20 operators and flexible bowlers who thrive in Caribbean conditions.
   
• Crucial early contest: Shaheen Afridi vs top-order West Indies batters—expect swing and bounce to define the opening battle.
   
• Middle-overs pivot: Abrar Ahmed vs Caribbean finishers—leg-spin accuracy can swing the momentum.
   
• Running & death agility: Rauf and Hasan vs Hetmyer and Hope will often decide endgame scenarios.
   

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Final Word

This first T20I sets the tone for a competitive three-match mini-series. With Pakistan's pace attack at full strength and West Indies' hard-hitting lineup ready to counter, expect tactical depth and entertainment. The toss—likely favouring chasing teams due to dew in Lauderhill—could be decisive. Tune in live on tapmad to catch every boundary, breakthrough, and match-defining moment.