Pakistan facing West Indies is a match up between two unpredictable sides and will be an intriguing watch.
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It’s time for some exciting international matches in June. One such fixture is the ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies. It is a match up between two unpredictable sides and will be an intriguing watch for fans and neutral spectators as well. The three-match series was initially slated to be played in December 2021. But a Covid outbreak in the Windies camp changed the plans. The three-match series will be played in the Multan Cricket Stadium.
The teams will have to fight the heat in Multan to play these matches as temperatures have soared to 45 degrees centigrade there. The first ODI will be on June 8, the second match on June 10 and the third match on June 12. The players will try to ready themselves in these challenging conditions. Pakistan is currently placed at number 6 in the ICC rankings. They will have the backing of home conditions against the 8th ranked West Indies. The visitors will definitely find it difficult against Pakistan which can beat any team on their day. Pakistan have won their last ODI series against Australia at home and will be riding high on confidence. However, the Windies have the talent to counter the Pak threat.
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Skipper Babar Azam holds the key to Pakistan’s batting. He is one of the best batters out there and has proven his worth every now and then. He was sensational in the ODI series against Australia as he hit two centuries and a half-century in the three-match series. Windies will be wary of the Azam threat.
The Windies opener can provide just the platform his team needs against a formidable opponent like Pakistan. His batting up top is crucial if West Indies are to beat Pakistan in the ODI series. He has been one of the key performers for Windies and is in fine form in the run up to the Pak series.
The quickie Shaheen Afridi has been the most reliant bowler for Pakistan in recent times. His performance will have a bearing on this series as well. West Indies will have to be clever to counter the threat he possesses.
