Toss for first Pakistan-West Indies Test delayed due to bad weather

Pakistan name one debutant and three spinners in their lineup

By Web Desk
January 17, 2025
Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood (second from right) and West Indies' Kraigg Brathwaite (right) pose with the trophy in Multan on January 16, 2025. — PCB

MULTAN: The toss for the first Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and West Indies has been delayed due to bad weather here on Friday.

According to the details, the coin toss for the series opener was delayed due to dense fog in the city.

The umpires were scheduled to carry out an inspection at 9:30 AM (PST). However, there is still no update regarding the commencement of the fixture.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The rivalry between Pakistan and the West Indies spans 54 Test matches, with Pakistan leading the head-to-head record with 21 wins.

The West Indies have 18 victories, while 15 matches ended in draws.

The last Test series between the two sides took place in 2021 in the Caribbean, ending in a 1-1 draw.

Matches 54, Pakistan 21, West Indies 18, Draws 15

FORM GUIDE

Both teams enter the series with a disappointing momentum in their favour as Pakistan are fresh from their 2-0 away defeat against South Africa, while West Indies had settled for a 1-1 draw away in Bangladesh in November.

Pakistan’s Playing XI for first Test against West Indies:

Shan Masood (c), Muhammad Huraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad.

West Indies’ Squad:

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (vc), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, and Jomel Warrican.

Two-Match Test series schedule:

First Test: January 17-21, Multan Cricket Stadium

Second Test: January 25-29, Multan Cricket Stadium

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