West Indies opt to bowl first after winning the toss in the 2nd One-Day International against Pakistan
The second clash of a three-match ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies is set to take place at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, on Sunday. The series is proving to be a challenging one for the West Indies, who are yet to find their footing against the strong Pakistani side.
Pakistan made three changes to their lineup for this match, with Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, and Abrar Ahmed coming in for Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, and Sufiyan Muqeem. West Indies, on the other hand, made one change, replacing Romario Shepherd with Justin Greaves.
The current series is a continuation of Pakistan's dominance over West Indies in ODI bilateral series. In recent years, Pakistan has maintained an unbeaten run that has lasted 33 years as of August 2025. This impressive streak was further extended with Pakistan's win in the first ODI, which they won by five wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
West Indies have a less favourable record in the ongoing series, with a loss and a draw. In contrast, Pakistan's form in the series is better, with a win and a loss. West Indies' only win in their last five matches is their most recent one. In comparison, Pakistan's last victory against West Indies in a bilateral series occurred in 1991.
The West Indies have a dominant record in this format, with 71 victories, while Pakistan has won 64 matches. However, in the recent matches, Pakistan's bowling, including spinners and pacers like Shaheen Afridi, has been pivotal in restricting West Indies. West Indies have faced difficulty in chasing or setting competitive totals against Pakistan recently.
The current lineups for Pakistan are Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, and Abrar Ahmed. The West Indies' lineup includes Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades.
Pakistan aims for a clean sweep in the ODI series against West Indies. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to secure a win.
Sports continue to be a source of intense competition between Pakistan and West Indies, as evidenced by the upcoming ODI match at the Brian Lara Stadium. Despite challenges faced by West Indies in the series, both teams remain determined to secure a win in the ongoing ODI series, with Pakistan aiming for a clean sweep.
