WI vs PAK Match Prediction 2025 3rd ODI: Match Preview, Pitch Report and Who will win Today’s Match?

WI vs PAK Match Preview

West Indies' win in the second game has added spark to this ODI series, which was looking like it was going only one way. Pakistan lost the important toss and had to bat in the overcast conditions. The luck and rain played in favor of the hosts. Despite a good start, Pakistan lost the momentum, and their superstar batter Babar Azam bagged a three-ball duck. Captain Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman also struggled. Some good contributions from Hussain Talat (31) and Hasan Nawaz (36*) helped them reach a fighting total. Though West Indies also lost early wickets, the middle order stood tall at the right time and sealed the deal for them. That must have filled this dejected West Indian side with a lot of confidence, and we can expect a fight from them. For Pakistan, they need runs from their senior batters. Especially Babar Azam. Pakistan's approach towards batting has been criticized in recent years, and they would be hoping that their batters can come good in this series-defining match.

WI vs PAK Recent Form

The current form for both sides has been poor. None of these sides have shown consistency in this format. Focusing too much on T20I cricket can be a reason for these two sides. If we look at the last five matches, both sides have only one win under their belts, which is very poor as per the standard of these two sides.

WI vs PAK Head-to-Head in ODIs

West Indies had a dominant history in this sport, and that is when they improved their head-to-head record against Pakistan in the 50-over format. However, Pakistan is approaching them, but West Indies are still leading with a 72-64 margin in 139 ODIs played between the two sides, with three tied games.

Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad Pitch Report

The pitch condition in the first and second games had something different to offer. It was largely because of the rain. In the first ODI, batting was rather easy, which got tough in the second. Because of consistent rain, the outfield might get slow, and running between the wickets will be tested. There might be more moisture on the pitch as it will be covered consistently due to rain. That will turn things in favor of the bowlers, and batters have to work hard for timing.

WI vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

West Indies: Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (C & wk), Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Justin Greaves, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (C & wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed

WI vs PAK Key Performers

West Indies Top Batter: Shai Hope

Roston Chase has made significant scores in both ODIs and is in good form. He scored 53 off 54 in the first game and followed it up with an unbeaten 49* off 47 in the chase in the second innings. He will be the one to watch out for.

West Indies Top Bowler: Jayden Seales

Jayden Seales will be bowling with the new ball in bowling-friendly conditions. That will give him more chances to take wickets. He bowled a peach to dismiss Babar Azam in the second ODI and will be a difficult bowler under tough batting conditions.

Pakistan Top Batter: Hasan Nawaz

Hasan Nawaz is yet to be dismissed in this series. His unbeaten 63 off 54 balls on his debut helped him become the Player of the Match. He was looking good with a 30-ball 36 not out in the second game when the rain came. For top-order batters, it will be difficult to adjust, but Hasan Nawaz bats in the middle order, where he will not face much of a swing and seam.

Pakistan Top Bowler: Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Shah Afridi is the guy for Pakistan. The conditions are expected to favor seamers, and Shaheen is someone who can exploit these conditions. The left-arm pacer took 4/51 in the first game and was effective in the second match as well.

WI vs PAK 3rd ODI Today Match Prediction 

None of these two sides are in form, and it is about making fewer mistakes. Both teams have a lot of areas to address, and it will be exciting to see which of these sides will get over the line. The only thing that makes Pakistan dangerous is the bowling unit of Pakistan. Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, and Abrar Ahmed are wicket-takers. Then they have more traditional batters that can adjust well in ODIs. West Indies are mainly a one-dimensional team. That is why Pakistan is better suited to win this game.