PAK vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, Pakistan vs West Indies test series 2025

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for the 1st test of the Pakistan vs West Indies test series 2025, to be played between PAK vs WI in Multan.

Amid all the talks about the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan are currently preparing to host West Indies for a two-match test series.

The first test between Pakistan and West Indies is scheduled to begin at 10 AM IST on Friday (January 17) at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan. Pakistan are coming off a series loss in South Africa, but before that, they beat England at home 2-1.

West Indies have been struggling in this format, and their batsmen will be challenged by a spin-friendly track in Multan. Though this series is part of the ICC WTC 2023-25 cycle, it’s not an incentive anymore for these two teams are both are already eliminated.

PAK vs WI: Match Details

Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs West Indies (WI), 1st test, West Indies tour of Pakistan 2025

Match Date: January 17 (Friday) – January 21 (Tuesday)

Time: 10:00 AM IST / 04:30 AM GMT / 09:30 AM LOCAL

Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan

PAK vs WI: Head-to-Head: PAK (21) – WI (18)

A total of 54 test matches have been played between Pakistan and West Indies so far. Pakistan have a slight edge with 21 wins to West Indies’ 18 wins; the other 15 tests were drawn.

PAK vs WI: Weather Report

The forecast for the next five days in Multan is of clear weather with no chance of rain. The temperature is predicted to be ranging between 20 and 22°C with the humidity around 50-60 percent.

PAK vs WI: Pitch Report

The surface is likely to be spin-friendly as Pakistan beat England in two tests on rank turners. The ground officials have put up giants fans on both ends of the pitch to dry it as much as they can. Batting first should be the preferred decision for the captain winning the toss.

PAK vs WI: Predicted XIs:

Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Noman Ali, Khurram Shahzad

West Indies: Mikyle Louis, Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Kavem Hodge, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Jomel Warrican, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 PAK vs WI Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Joshua Da Silva

Batters: Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Kraigg Brathwaite

All-rounders: Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Kavem Hodge

Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan

Captain First-Choice: Sajid Khan || Captain Second-Choice:  Kamran Ghulam

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Noman Ali || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Saud Shakeel

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 PAK vs WI Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan

Batters: Babar Azam, Kraigg Brathwaite

All-rounders: Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves

Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed

Captain First-Choice: Agha Salman || Captain Second-Choice: Gudakesh Motie

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Babar Azam || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Abrar Ahmed

PAK vs WI: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Pakistan have found a way to trouble visitors at home with the spin. And West Indies have been struggling in test cricket for a long while. We back Pakistan to win the first test.

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