Pakistan will take on the West Indies in the 1st ODI of the three-match series. The match will be played at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad, on 8th August 2025 at 11:30 PM IST. West Indies The West Indies must be disappointed with their recent white-ball performance; they are coming into this ODI series after losing their last two T20I series to Australia and Pakistan, respectively. The hosts last played their ODI series against England, where they lost all three matches in England. Shai Hope's side will be aiming to win the ODI leg. Keeping the upcoming ODI World Cup in mind, the hosts have added key figures to their squad. Evin Lewis and Brandon King, who missed the T20I series against Pakistan, have been added to the squad, while Romario Shepherd will also join after a year's hiatus from the ODI lineup. On the bowling front, Alzarri Joseph has been provided a rest, and Shamar Joseph will lead the attack along with Jediah Blades. Pakistan Pakistan, on the other hand, might have gained some confidence with the T20I series victory, but their ODI form is no different. They are winless in their last 7 ODI outings. They last played their ODI series against New Zealand and suffered a 0-3 defeat. Pakistan have some disappointing news as their premier batter Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury. Haris Rauf will also miss out on this series, while Babar Azam has been recalled after a break. WI vs PAK 1st ODI: Pitch Report The surface at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium is known for providing help for the batters and generally is a high-scoring venue. The surface has bounce and pace that helps batters pile up good runs. Seamers are not likely to get much help from the surface, but spinners are likely to extract some good assistance in between the match. The average total for the batting first teams was 351 runs in 2023. WI vs PAK 1st ODI: Weather Report The weather is likely to remain clear, and there is a chance of no rain predicted for the match. The temperature during the match is expectedly to be around 25 degrees Celsius. WI vs PAK Head-to-Head (in ODIs) WI vs PAK head-to-head (in ODIs) Match Played 137 Won by West Indies 71 Won by Pakistan 63 Tied 3 No Result 0 Probable XI West Indies: Shai Hope (c/wk), Brandon King, Jewel Andrew, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Justin Greaves, Akeal Hosein, Jediah Blades, Jayden Seales. Pakistan: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyam Muqeem, Naseem Shah. Must-Pick Players for WI vs PAK 1st ODI Top Wicketkeeper to Pick Jewel Andrew | WI: The West Indies wicketkeeper batter returns after making his ODI debut against Sri Lanka last year. He doesn't have that much experience as a batter, but he will look forward to capitalising on this opportunity to build his career. In just 3 matches, he has scored 8 runs. He would be a good pick for your fantasy team. Mohammad Rizwan | PAK: One of the linchpins of Pakistan's batting line-up, Rizwan, is a must-have player in your fantasy team. The skipper of Pakistan has been in tremendous form lately. In 82 ODI innings so far, he has accumulated 2644 runs at an average of 41.31 runs per match, including four centuries and 15 half-centuries. His addition to your team will only favour your fantasy XI. Top Batters to Pick Brandon King | WI: The 30-year-old batter has featured in 53 ODI innings in his career so far and has scored 1477 runs, including three centuries. He last featured against England in the ODI series and will return for this series after missing the T20I series against Pakistan. His addition to your fantasy team is a must. Babar Azam | PAK: The finest batter in the current roster of Pakistan will return for the ODI series after having a rest in the T20I leg. He has featured in 131 matches and has scored 6235 runs, including 19 centuries. He must find himself in your fantasy XI. Top All-Rounders to Pick Romario Shepherd | WI: One of the best all-rounders in the team, capable of changing the momentum at any given stage of the match with both his batting and bowling. He will return to the team after a year; his last appearance came against Bangladesh in 2024. He has featured in 37 ODI matches and has scored 402 runs and has taken 33 wickets. He should be included in your fantasy team. Mohammad Nawaz | PAK: Mohammad Nawaz is a good all-rounder who contributes with his batting and bowling. He returns to the Pakistan ODI roster after more than 15 months; his last appearance came during the ODI World Cup. He bounced back with a strong form in the T20I series, where he took 7 wickets and grabbed the Player of the Series award. He should be added to your fantasy team in the first ODI match. Top Bowlers to Pick Jayden Seales | WI: The 23-year-old right-arm pacer has a lot of variations in his bowling. He has been a regular wicket-taker for his team in this format in recent times. In 22 matches so far, he has taken 21 wickets, with 4 for 22 being his career best. Hence, his inclusion in your fantasy XI is a must to win. Shaheen Afridi | PAK: The 25-year-old pacer has been the best bet for the Pakistan team in recent years. He has featured in 64 matches and has taken 127 wickets, with 6 for 35 his best. Keeping him on your side will boost your chances of victory.