TAROUBA – Play has resumed after a rain delay in the second ODI between Pakistan and West Indies at Brian Lara Stadium on Sunday with Pakistan reaching 78/3 in 20 overs.
Opener Abdullah Shafique departed for 26 shortly after the restart, leaving skipper Mohammad Rizwan unbeaten at the crease. Pakistan earlier lost Saim Ayub for 23 and Babar Azam without scoring.
Toss and Team Changes
West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first making one change, Justin Greaves replacing Romario Shepherd.
Pakistan made three changes from the first ODI:
- In: Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed
- Out: Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem
Match Situation and Series Context
Pakistan lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first ODI by five wickets. A victory here would seal the series with a match to spare.
West Indies ranked 10th in ODIs are under pressure to improve results to remain in contention for automatic qualification to the 2027 World Cup.
Playing XIs
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed.
West Indies: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 138
- West Indies Wins: 71
- Pakistan Wins: 64
- Tied: 3
While West Indies lead historically, they have not beaten Pakistan in an ODI series since 1991.
Form Guide
Pakistan: W, L, L, L, A
West Indies: L, L, L, L, W
