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Pakistan vs West Indies 2nd Test 2025 Preview: Stats, Key Players, Pitch Report, and Predictions

Pakistan vs West Indies: Pakistan is set to face West Indies in the second Test at Multan Cricket Stadium, aiming for a series whitewash. After a dominant, yet hard-fought win in the first Test, Pakistan’s spinners, led by Sajid Khan’s nine-wicket haul, shone on home turf. The West Indies struggled against spin, losing all 20 wickets, but Jomel Warrican’s ten-wicket haul was a bright spot. Can the visitors bounce back, or will Pakistan’s dominance seal the series?

Pakistan vs West Indies – 2nd Test

Match 2nd Test
Venue Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Date & Time Saturday, 25th January, 2025, 10:00 AM (Local Time)
Series West Indies in Pakistan, 2-Test Series, 2025

 

Pitch Report

The Multan Cricket Stadium has hosted a total of 9 Test matches so far. The pitch is known to be batting-friendly, with an average first innings total of 333 runs. Historically, it was expected to aid spinners as the days progressed, but recent matches have seen it remain flat, allowing batters to score freely. With the second Test scheduled on the same pitch, spinners are expected to play a crucial role sooner than later.

Multan Stadium Stats

Statistic Value
Total Test Matches Played 9
Matches Won Batting First 5
Matches Won Batting Second 3
Draws 1
Average First Innings Total 333 runs
Average Second Innings Total 389 runs
Average Third Innings Total 265 runs
Average Fourth Innings Total 255 runs
Average Run Rate 3.15 runs per over

Head-to-Head

  • Pakistan wins: 22
  • West Indies wins: 18
  • Draws: 15

Last 5 Meetings

  1. Pakistan won by 127 runs (Jan 20, 2025)
  2. Pakistan won by 109 runs (August 20, 2021)
  3. West Indies won by 1 wicket (August 12, 2021)
  4. Pakistan won by 101 runs (May 10, 2017)
  5. West Indies won by 106 runs (April 30, 2017)

 

Pakistan vs West Indies Probable Playing XI

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Huraira, Babar Azam, Shan Masood (C), Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman, Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (C), M Louis, Keacy Carty, KAR Hodge, A Athanaze, JP Greaves (wk), TA Imlach, J Da Silva, JA Warrican, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair

Predicted Best Performers

Team Best Batter Best Bowler
Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan (776 runs, Avg 43.11) Sajid Khan (31 wickets, SR 29.93)
West Indies Alick Athanaze (509 runs, Avg 25.45) Jomel Warrican (18 wickets, SR 28.94)

Reasoning:

  • Mohammad Rizwan has been consistent, with a solid average and strike rate, making him a key batter for Pakistan.
  • Sajid Khan, with an impressive 31 wickets in just four matches, thrives in conditions favoring spin.
  • Alick Athanaze, despite modest numbers, showed promise in the first Test and remains crucial for West Indies.
  • Jomel Warrican has been the Windies’ standout bowler, capable of exploiting spin-friendly conditions.

Predicted Innings Scores if PAK Bat first:

Innings Predicted Score Range
Pakistan 1st Innings 220-250
West Indies 1st Innings 150-180
Pakistan 2nd Innings 180-210
West Indies 2nd Innings 160-190

 

Predicted Innings Scores if WI bat first:

Innings Predicted Score Range
West Indies 1st Innings 180-210
Pakistan 1st Innings 250-280
West Indies 2nd Innings 160-190
Pakistan 2nd Innings 130-160

 

Pakistan vs West Indies Match Prediction

Based on the recent performances and prevailing conditions, Pakistan is favored to win the second Test against the West Indies. Their comprehensive 127-run victory in the first Test, highlighted by strong performances from Saud Shakeel and spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, underscores their dominance. The Multan pitch’s spin-friendly nature further bolsters Pakistan’s advantage. While the West Indies have shown resilience, particularly through Jomel Warrican’s ten-wicket haul, their batting lineup has struggled against spin. Unless the West Indies can significantly improve their batting performance, especially against spin, Pakistan is poised to secure a series sweep.

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