Where to watch West Indies vs. Pakistan free live stream, TV channel, start time for 1st ODI match
West Indies Seek Redemption Against Winless Pakistan in ODI Opener
Trinidad hosts the first ODI clash between the struggling West Indies and a similarly out-of-form Pakistan team on Friday. The series marks the start of both nations' preparations for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Both sides are desperate for a positive showing after recent losses have cast doubt over their form. The Windies suffered a humiliating 0-3 defeat to England in their last ODI series, while Pakistan were blanked 0-3 by New Zealand three months ago. They also lost the T20I leg against the West Indies 1-2.
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Match Details:
- Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
- Time: 2:00 p.m. AST (2:00 p.m. ET)
- Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Team News:
The West Indies have named a 15-man squad for the series, with some key players returning after missing the T20I leg against Pakistan. Evin Lewis is back following injury, while Brandon King and Romario Shepherd also rejoin the squad. Shai Hope will captain the side.
Pakistan face a blow with Fakhar Zaman ruled out due to a hamstring injury sustained during the second T20I. Babar Azam returns for the ODI leg, alongside Mohammad Nawaz, who was awarded Player of the Series in the T20I series. Salman Agha serves as deputy to skipper Mohammed Rizwan.
Predicted XIs:
- West Indies: Brandon King, Jewel Andrew (wk), Shai Hope (c), Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jediah Blades.
- Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem.