West Indies will take on Pakistan in the first T20I on Friday, August 01. The hosts are coming off a 5-0 series defeat against Australia and will be aiming to bounce back. Meanwhile, the visitors also tasted defeat in their previous T20I series against Bangladesh. Both the West Indies and Pakistan are short of momentum; this series provides both with the opportunity to get that form and confidence back.
The hosts are winless in their last eight completed games across formats. The Caribbean fans are extremely angry with the team's performance, with none of the players taking ownership to finish the job. While skipper Shai Hope and Rostan Chase have contributed with bat, the rest have blown hot & cold. The T20I series against Pakistan provides the Caribbean side with an opportunity to bounce back and prove why they are rated dangerous in T20Is.
WI vs PAK: Match Preview
The hosts would no doubt be desperate to break the losing streak of five T20 losses against an unpredictable Pakistan-looking side. The main problem with the Windies has been their bowling. In the T20I series against Australia, the hosts failed to defend a score of even 200 plus. Their ever-reliable spinners, Gundakesh Motie and Rostan Chase, failed to provide breakthroughs in the middle phase of the innings.
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That is one aspect the hosts would be eager to improve, as the middle phase is the one where teams look to break free. On the other hand, Pakistan would be hoping to improve their batting perforamnce, as they have been way to inconsistent. For over two decades, batting has been a big headache for the Men In Green, with no batters taking ownership. Lack of power hitters is also a huge concern for the side.
WI vs PAK: Live Streaming Details
When will the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match be played?
The match will be played on Friday , August 01, from 5:30 AM IST.
Where will the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match be played?
The match will be played at Lauderhill, Florida
How to watch the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match broadcast in India?
The match will not be telecast live on any channel in India.
Where to watch the WI vs PAK 1st T20I match live?
The match will be live-streamed on FanCode app and website.
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