Pakistan and West Indies are set to face off in an exciting three-match ODI series in Trinidad, following their contrasting campaigns earlier in the year. Pakistan enters the series after clinching the preceding three-match T20I series 2-1. The side rosters a blend of experience and youth, with Mohammad Rizwan continuing as the ODI captain and seasoned stars like Babar Azam returning to the mix. West Indies, led by Shai Hope, will look to leverage home advantage and rebound after recent white-ball setbacks.
Historically, Pakistan and West Indies have clashed 134 times in ODIs prior to this series, with Pakistan winning 63 and West Indies 71 of those encounters. These figures refer to pre-series tallies. This series offers the Windies a chance at revival on home soil, while Pakistan will aim to maintain its dominance and further fine-tune team combinations.
Schedule
1st ODI – Friday, 8 August 2025
📍 Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad
Local (AST): 2:00 PM | GMT: 6:00 PM | IST: 11:30 PM | PKT: 11:00 PM | PDT: 11:00 AM
2nd ODI – Sunday, 10 August 2025
📍 Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad
Local (AST): 9:30 AM | GMT: 1:30 PM | IST: 7:00 PM | PKT: 6:30 PM | PDT: 6:30 AM
3rd ODI – Tuesday, 12 August 2025
📍 Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad
Local (AST): 9:30 AM | GMT: 1:30 PM | IST: 7:00 PM | PKT: 6:30 PM | PDT: 6:30 AM
Squads
Pakistan ODI Squad:
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim. Hasan Nawaz earns his maiden ODI call-up, while Rizwan continues his leadership role.
West Indies ODI Squad:
Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alick Athanaze, Jayden Seales, Oshane Thomas, Jason Holder.
Conclusion
This ODI series is pivotal for both teams as they gear up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 qualification cycle. Pakistan will look to build on its recent T20I success by blending youth with the experience of stars like Rizwan and Babar, creating a balanced unit capable of adapting to varying match situations. West Indies will aim to rediscover its rhythm in the 50-over format, using home advantage to test its depth and solidify its core for future ICC tournaments. Above all, the series offers both sides a valuable opportunity to climb the ICC ODI rankings and sharpen their strategies ahead of major international competitions.
