- By Himanshu Badola
- Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:36 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
PAK vs WI 2nd Test Team Prediction
Pakistan and West Indies will face off in the second Test match at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday, January 25.
Pakistan will be looking to put up another dominant performance and seal the two-match series. They will be heading into the match with a 1-0 lead, having won the first Test by 127 runs at the same venue.
The spin duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali had a blast in the series opener as they played a key role in helping their side wrap things up within three days.
Sajid picked nine wickets in the match whereas Noman ended up ended up taking six in the match. With the bat, Saud Shakeel (84 runs in 1st innings), Mohammad Rizwan (71 runs in 1st innings) and skipper Shan Masood (52 runs in 2nd innings) put up impactful efforts.
For West Indies, Kevin Sinclair (9 wickets) and Alick Athanaze (55 runs in 2nd innings) were the key performers.
The visitors will be aiming to put their best foot forward in order to win the second Test and draw the series 1-1.
TOSS: The match toss between Pakistan and West Indies in the 2nd Test will take place at 9:30 AM IST.
Time: January 25, 10 AM IST.
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan.
PAK vs WI 2nd Test, Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Multan Cricket Stadium for the 2nd Test between Pakistan and West Indies will also likely be a spin-friendly surface.
All of the 20 wickets were taken by spinners for Pakistan in the first match at the same venue.
West Indies will have to find a solution to tackle the turn from day 1 in order to remain alive or they might lose another Test series.
Where To Watch Pakistan National Cricket Team vs West Indies Men's Cricket Team:
The live streaming of the 2nd test between Pakistan and West Indies in India will be helmed by the FanCode app and website.
PAK vs WI Head To Head In Tests:
Both the teams have faced off in a total of 55 Test matches so far. Pakistan have the upper hand when it comes to head-to-head contests with just a short margin. They have 22 wins under the belt whereas West Indies have won 18 matches. 15 Test matches between both the teams have ended in a draw as well.
PAK vs WI 2nd Test Team Prediction:
Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Kraigg Brathwaite
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Kavem Hodge
Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Noman Ali (Vice-captain), Sajid Khan (Captain), Abrar Ahmed
PAK vs WI 2nd Test Probable Playing XIs:
Pakistan (Playing XI): Shan Masood (c), Muhammad Hurraira, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Sajid Khan, Kashif Ali, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Kavem Hodge, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach (wk), Gudakesh Motie, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican
PAK vs WI Test Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Shan Masood(c), Muhammad Hurraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Rohail Nazir, Kashif Ali
West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach(w), Kevin Sinclair, Gudakesh Motie, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Joshua Da Silva, Amir Jangoo, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach