Test cricket returns to Pakistan as the West Indies make their way over to the subcontinnent. After a prolonged period of time where Pakistan struggled to understand what kind of pitches it would like to play on at home, it seems as if they have decided to bank on spin to win.
This was the formula that got them success in the final two Tests against England and we think they are likely to dominate the West Indies as well. The longest form of the game is almost an afterthought in the Caribbean.
Most of the top West Indian players do not play Test cricket and that is why the team has struggled for a very long time now. This is not to say that the West Indies will be pushovers because that is just not true either.
Still, we think Pakistan goes into this series as a strong favorite and anything less than a 2-0 scoreline should really leave it disappointed.
PAK vs WI Match Prediction | 1st Test
Pakistan
Jan 17, 2025West Indies
04:30Various factors are assessed when we make our predictions, such as:
Checking out the latest team news is always crucial, especially for a team like Zimbabwe that does not have the depth that Pakistan does.
Even in short-form games, the weather can intervene. OCBscores experts check the forecast to see how it could affect the scoring in Zimbabwe.
All of the matches are at the same stadium (Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo), but we look at the venue's past records as this can give an indication of how many runs are likely to be scored.
The state of the pitch is a crucial criteria for any cricket betting tips. This is especially the case when multiple matches are played at one stadium.
Data is a key tool for our OCBscores experts. They run the numbers to see who is in form, who is struggling, and how this will impact the result of a match.
The head-to-head record can be a key marker for a potential result. Certain teams always perform well against an opposition.
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