Preview:
West Indies and Pakistan will face each other for the second Test match, starting from August 20. The first Test match was of fluctuating fortunes as it produced some intriguing contest between the bat and the ball.
West Indies registered a thrilling victory on the final day as Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales stood firm for the team. Heading into the second Test match, the hosts will be keen to take their momentum further. However, Pakistan would be aiming to make a comeback and level the series.
Match Details:
West Indies vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Match
Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Date & Time: August 20 at 8:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The pitch of the Sabina Park, Kingston is expected to be a neutral one where both the departments are expected to get some help. Pacers might stay in the game throughout, with spinners proving lethal as the Test match progresses.
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Probable Playing XIs for WI vs PAK:
West Indies:
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Kieran Powell, Nkrumah Bonner, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Jermaine Blackwood, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican
Pakistan:
Abid Ali, Imran Butt, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam (c), Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi
Top Picks for WI vs PAK 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Babar Azam has always been an important cog of Pakistan’s wheel. The batter scored 30 runs in the first innings of the first Test match. Then in their second innings, he hit a half-century. His contributions will be important for the side and thus he will be a good player to bank on.
Jason Holder has been exceptional for the hosts. In the first Test match, he contributed with his all-round abilities. He scalped a total of 4 wickets in the match and also hit a half-century in the first innings.
Kemar Roach was one of the architects of the victory for the hosts in the first Test match. He picked up 5 wickets and also scored 30 runs for the team.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WI vs PAK 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Mohammad Rizwan, Joshua Da Silva, Kraigg Brathwaite, Babar Azam (vc), Jermaine Blackwood, Jason Holder (c), Faheem Ashraf, Kemar Roach, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Jayden Seales
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WI vs PAK 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Mohammad Rizwan, Fawad Alam, Kraigg Brathwaite (vc), Babar Azam, Jermaine Blackwood, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Faheem Ashraf, Kemar Roach (c), Mohammad Abbas, Jayden Seales
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Jason Holder and Babar Azam
Vice-Captain Options: Kemar Roach and Kraigg Brathwaite
