West Indies Vs Pakistan, 1st ODI Toss Update: PAK Skipper Mohammad Rizwan Wins Toss, Opts To Field - Check Playing XIs

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the toss and elected to field against West Indies in the first ODI, to be played at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

Updated on: 8 August 2025 11:15 pm

Pakistan won the toss and will bowl first in the opening 1st ODI. Photo: X/windiescricket

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the toss and elected to field against West Indies in the first ODI, to be played at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on Friday, August 8, 2025

West Indies Vs Pakistan 1st ODI - Playing XIs

West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades

Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem

Speaking at the toss, Rizwan clarified on his decision to bowl first. He said, "we want to bowl first. The forecast is like that. There's moisture in the pitch as well. We need to adapt to conditions and apply ourselves."

Here's what Shai Hope said at the toss: "I would've bowled first as well, thinking along the same lines (as Rizwan). We still have our brand that we want to play. Guys have been showcasing that skill and talent. Important for us to remain consistent in this format. Certainly at the helm (qualifying for WC). We speak about the important of qualifying automatically."

Squads:

Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Haris, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz

West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades, Jewel Andrew, Evin Lewis