Live Broadcast Details for WI vs PAK, 1st ODI: learn when and where to catch West Indies vs Pakistan match on television and streaming platforms within India.
The West Indies and Pakistan are set to face off in the first One Day International (ODI) of their three-match series, scheduled to begin at 11:30 PM IST on Friday, August 8. The venue for this highly anticipated match will be the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Ground in Trinidad.
This isn't the first time these two teams have locked horns in Trinidad. The Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, played host to the final match of the West Indies' triumphant 2025 series against Pakistan, where the home team secured a decisive 202-run victory.
The performance history between Pakistan and West Indies in ODI cricket has been competitive, but recently West Indies secured a significant achievement by winning their first bilateral ODI series against Pakistan since 1991. In the latest 2025 series, West Indies won the three-match series 2-1, capped by a decisive 202-run victory in the final match.
In the 2025 series decider played at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, West Indies posted a total of 294/6 with captain Shai Hope scoring an unbeaten 120. Pakistan was then bowled out for 92, with Jayden Seales taking 6 wickets for 18 runs, marking Pakistan’s biggest-ever ODI defeat against West Indies in 50 years.
Thus, the first ODI of their 2025 series was played in Trinidad, with the final and series decider also held at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium there.
For the upcoming series, Pakistan will be without Fakhar Zaman due to a left hamstring strain suffered during the second T20I. However, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are making their return for Pakistan. The full squad includes Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Haris, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz.
The West Indies squad for the 1st ODI includes Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades, Jewel Andrew, Evin Lewis.
Unfortunately, the live broadcast of the match will not be telecast on any channel in India. However, the live streaming of the match can be caught on multiple platforms in India, with the FanCode app and website providing the live coverage.
This series promises to be an exciting contest between two formidable teams. With both sides showing strong performances in recent times, the outcome remains uncertain. Let's wait and see who will emerge victorious in this thrilling battle of cricket.
| Match | Venue | |--------|-----------------------------| | First ODI (2025 series) | Brian Lara Cricket Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad |
Despite the absence of Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan and West Indies are gearing up for a thrilling contest, with the first One Day International (ODI) of their series scheduled at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Ground in Trinidad. Notably, this ground has a significant connection to India, as it was the venue for the 2025 series decider between these two teams, where West Indies secured a 202-run victory, mirroring their recent ODI series triumph – their first win against Pakistan since 1991. Cricket fans in India can catch the live streaming of the match on the FanCode app and website.
