PAK vs WI 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st T20I

Preview:     

Pakistan and West Indies will lock horns with each other for the first T20I on Monday, December 13. The hosts have had an impressive run in the shortest format lately. They exuded their dominance in the T20 World Cup and then also clinched the three-match T20I series 3-0 against Bangladesh recently.

For West Indies, Sheldon Cottrell, Roston Chase, and Kyle Mayers have been ruled out of the T20I series after returning covid positive. Some big key names are also missing in the setup and thus the youngsters will have a great opportunity to chime in and produce impactful performances.

Match Details:

Pakistan vs West Indies, 1st T20I

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Date and Time: December 13 at 6:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The pitch is expected to be a neutral one. The new ball might come nicely onto the bat and thus the batters can fetch in big runs. Spinners will get good assistance from the surface as the game progresses.

Probable Playing XIs for PAK vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Pakistan

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim

West Indies

Brandon King, Shai Hope, Darren Bravo, Nicholas Pooran (c, wk), Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Dominic Drakes, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Walsh Jr, Oshane Thomas

Top Picks for PAK vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Babar Azam though had an ordinary outing in the T20I series against Bangladesh, the batter would aim to make most of the home conditions this time around. He is one of the most pivotal cogs of the team’s wheel and will be determined to perform for the side.

Mohammad Rizwan possesses the ability to pile up big runs for the team at the top order. He is currently the leading run-scorer for the side in T20Is and will aim to continue his good momentum further.

Rovman Powell looked in fine touch in the UAE T10 League and produced some impressive performances in the Lanka Premier League as well. He can be a good pick for this match.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PAK vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Nicholas Pooran, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Dominic Drakes, Akeal Hosein, Shaheen Afridi (vc), Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PAK vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Mohammad Rizwan, Darren Bravo, Babar Azam (c), Haider Ali, Rovman Powell(vc), Dominic Drakes, Shadab Khan, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Walsh, Haris Rauf

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam

Vice-Captain Options: Shaheen Afridi and Rovman Powell

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.