PAK vs WI Match Prediction | 2nd Test

Betting Tips

After a comprehensive win in the first Test match, Pakistan will aim for a whitewash as it takes on the West Indies for the second and final match of this tour. The game begins on Saturday at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan vs West Indies Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other in 55 matches. Pakistan won 22 while the West Indies won 18. 15 matches ended in a draw.

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PAK vs WI Team Previews

Pakistan

Pakistan put up a clinical performance in the first Test match as it defeated the visitors by 127 runs, extending their lossless streak at home against the Caribbean.

Given how well the team played, Pakistan is unlikely to make any changes to its playing XI. The batting will be opened by Shan Masood and Mohammad Huraira. The latter is making his Test debut in this series and while he has shown good intent, the team will want him to make a big score.

Babar Azam remains the key player for Pakistan. He was dismissed cheaply in both innings but it is just a matter of time before he bounces back. Babar will have the support of Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam, and Salman Agha in the middle order.

Pakistan is once again likely to go in with 3 specialist spinners, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, and Abrar Ahmed as they picked all the 20 wickets in the previous match. Khurram Shahzad is likely to retain his place in the team as well.

Pakistan Expected Playing 11

West Indies

The West Indies will be disappointed with the result of the previous game, especially after the way they bowled in the first innings.

The batsmen will need to adapt to the dry conditions and play the spinners on their merit, rather than trying to play across the line. Kraigg Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis are likely to open the batting here. The duo struggled against the new ball in both the innings but will look to give the team a strong start this time around.

The middle order has plenty of experienced batsmen like Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, and Justin Greaves. However, barring Athanaze, all the other batsmen failed to read the pitch and its slow nature.

The visitors might be tempted to bring in Amir Jangoo who has been in good form in the domestic tournaments. In the bowling department, Jomel Warrican bowled a brilliant spell and ended the match with 10 wickets. His bowling in the 3rd innings was especially good as he picked up 7 wickets.

Warrican will be joined by Gudakesh Motie and Kevin Sinclair in the spin department while Jayden Seales will start the proceedings with the new ball.

West Indies Expected Playing 11

PAK vs WI Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at Multan during the first Test match was very dry from the outset and offered plenty of help to the slower bowlers. Spinners picked up as many as 34 wickets. While the batsmen will be able to play their shots during the first couple of days, they will have to be patient and wait for the right deliveries to play them.

The pitch will only get slower as the match goes on and we are unlikely to see many runs being scored. The weather will remain clear with temperatures not exceeding 22 degrees.

PAK vs WI Betting Tips

We are backing Pakistan to win this match. They put on an excellent performance with the ball in the last match and looking at the form of some of their spinners, they are ready to exploit the conditions yet again. The West Indies need to adapt their batting if they want to level the series.

Bet on Pakistan to win.