West Indies and Pakistan are set to clash in a five-match T20I series starting August 1, marking a crucial chapter for both teams as they aim to bounce back from recent setbacks. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, this series presents an ideal platform for both sides to regroup and fine-tune their combinations.
West Indies, playing at home, will be eager to erase memories of their recent 5-0 defeat to Australia. Despite that harsh scoreline, their squad features exciting names like Shimron Hetmyer and Jason Holder—players capable of turning a game single-handedly. Backed by a passionate home crowd and boasting a rich legacy in T20 cricket, the two-time world champions will be hungry to rediscover their rhythm and build momentum.
Pakistan, meanwhile, arrive after a narrow series loss to Bangladesh. With several new faces in the mix, the team is clearly in a transition phase, aiming to build a fresh identity. The return of experienced campaigners Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi brings depth to the squad—Zaman offering stability and aggression at the top, and Shaheen expected to lead the bowling attack with his trademark pace and swing, especially in the powerplay.
WI vs PAK: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Pakistan have enjoyed a dominant run against West Indies in T20 Internationals, with the head-to-head record heavily tilted in their favour.
- Total matches: 21
- West Indies won: 3
- Pakistan won: 15
- Ties/No result: 3
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Probable XI of both teams
West Indies:
- Brandon King
- Shai Hope (c)(wk)
- Keacy Carty
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Jason Holder
- Romario Shepherd
- Matthew Forde
- Alzarri Joseph
- Akeal Hosein
- Jediah Blades
Pakistan:
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Mohammad Haris (wk)
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Salman Agha (c)
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
- Hasan Ali