The first ODI of this series was the first 50-overs game that the West Indies had played in Pakistan since December 2006. It proved to be a great contest too, with Pakistan’s middle-order batting depth eventually proving decisive. As both teams gear up for the 2023 World Cup, it was a reminder for both teams of their strengths and weaknesses.

Pakistan, who have reached the World Cup semi-final only once in this century, have perhaps their strongest batting line-up in years. B. Azam, their captain, has an incredible 17 ODI hundreds from just 87 matches, while I. ul Haq and M. Rizwan are also in great touch. F. Zaman’s explosive batting will always be associated with the 2017 Champions Trophy final win over India. However, the bowling lacks the quality of old. S. Afridi is one of the world’s best pace bowlers, but both H. Rauf and H. Ali struggle for consistency. 

West Indies are missing several stars like J. Holder, S. Hetmyer, D. Bravo and K. Roach, who could be part of the World Cup plans. The team will rely heavily on the batting of S. Hope and the bowling of A. Joseph and A. Hosein to fight back in the series.

Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs. West Indies, 2nd ODI
• Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan 
• Date & Time: June 10, 2022, at 4:30 PM IST
• Live Streaming: Sony Six Channel and Sony LIV app

PAK vs WI 2nd ODI Probable Playing XIs 

Pakistan Team

F. Zaman, I. ul Haq, B. Azam (C), M. Rizwan (WK), K. Shah, S. Khan, M. Nawaz, M. Haris, M. Wasim, S. Afridi, H. Rauf 

West Indies Team

S. Hope (WK), K. Mayers, S. Brooks, N. Pooran (C), B. King, R. Powell, R. Shepherd, A. Hosein, A. Joseph, H. Walsh, A. Phillip

Pakistan vs West Indies Head-to-Head Record

Weather Report

Though it will be slightly cooler than what it was during the first game, the temperature will still be around 43°C when the match starts at 4 PM local time. The organizers were forced to push back the start times due to the dangerously high temperatures. 

PAK vs WI 2nd ODI Pitch Report

Because of the political situation in Pakistan, Multan hadn’t hosted an ODI since April 2008 before this series began. The surface for the first game was excellent for batting, with some assistance for the spinners.

Toss

Given that Pakistan chased down a 300-plus target without too many alarms, both captains might look at opting to bowl first if they win the toss.

Top Fantasy Picks for PAK vs WI 2nd ODI Match

Pakistan

• I. ul Haq averages an impressive 54.22 after 50 ODIs, including 9 centuries. He has been in good form with the bat, scoring two centuries and two half-centuries in his last 4 matches. Imam made 65 runs off 71 balls in the last game. 
• B. Azam became the first batter to achieve the feat of scoring three consecutive centuries in ODIs twice in the last match. He made 103 runs off 107 balls, the 17th century of his ODI career and played a key role in Pakistan’s successful run chase.
• S. Afridi has been an outstanding bowler in all formats for Pakistan. He takes the new ball and regularly picks up wickets in the Powerplay overs. In the first ODI, Shaheen took two wickets and bowled a maiden over in his 10-overs spell.

West Indies

• S. Hope played the anchor innings which helped the visitors put up a 300+ score in the first ODI. He has been in terrific form and scored 127 runs off 134 balls. This was his second century in the last 4 ODIs after the one against the Netherlands in the recent series.
• S. Brooks might be new in terms of matches played for the West Indies, but experienced in shot making. He has scored a century, 3 half-centuries in just 10 ODIs at a healthy average of 47.77. Brooks made 70 runs off 83 balls in the first ODI.
• A. Joseph looked the most effective of all the West Indies in the first game. He kept the visitors long in the run chase with the crucial wicket of B. Azam and S. Khan. He has picked up 75 wickets in just 46 ODIs at an excellent economy rate of 5.34.

Suggested Howzat Team for Pakistan vs West Indies Fantasy Cricket

• Wicketkeepers: S. Hope, M. Rizwan
• Batters: B. Azam, S. Brooks, I. ul Haq
• All-rounders: S. Khan, R. Shepherd
• Bowlers: S. Afridi, A. Hosein, A. Joseph, H. Rauf

• Captain: B. Azam/I. ul Haq
• Vice Captain: S. Hope/R. Shepherd

NOTE: The Howzat dream team above is just a suggestion. You can select your own team from today’s fantasy match prediction and play all the fantasy cricket matches of the West Indies Tour of Pakistan 2022. Also, don’t forget to make any necessary changes to your team once the actual playing 11 is announced by each team (30 minutes before the start of the match) as some players you have selected might not be part of the team playing.

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