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WI vs PAK 3rd ODI: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI
West Indies and Pakistan are gearing up for the third and final ODI set to be held on Tuesday in Trinidad. With the three-match series level at 1-1, both sides will clash to claim the series. Pakistan won the opening ODI, putting on a clinical all-round display. Their batters and bowlers produced a magnificent performance to gain the upper hand in the series. However, the hosts hit back strongly in the second game, winning it by 5 wickets (DLS).
Now, with the series on the line, both teams would look to come out all guns blazing. For Pakistan, the final ODI presents a chance to wrap up the tour on a high note. For West Indies, it's an opportunity to secure a home series victory against a formidable opponent. Key players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi will be central to Pakistan’s plans, while the West Indies will rely on the likes of Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase to deliver the positive result.
Head to head
Matches - 138
WI won - 71
PAK - 74
Tied - 3
WI likely XI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades
PAK likely XI: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed
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