Pakistan opt to bowl first against West Indies in first ODI

Published: 10:48 PM, 8 Aug, 2025
Pakistan opt to bowl first against West Indies in first ODI

Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan decided to bowl first after winning the toss against the West Indies in the first encounter being played at  Tarouba in Trinidad on Friday.   

Young Pakistani batter Hassan Nawaz marked the beginning of his One Day International (ODI) career as he debuted in the first ODI against the West Indies in Trinidad.

The 20-year-old cricketer was presented with his debut cap by Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema in a pre-match ceremony. Surrounded by teammates and coaching staff, Hassan received warm applause and heartfelt wishes for a successful international career.

Playing XIs 

Pakistan: 1 Abdullah Shafique, 2 Saim Ayub, 3 Babar Azam, 4 Mohammad Rizwan (capt, wk), 5 Salman Agha, 6 Hasan Nawaz, 7 Hussain Talat, 8 Faheem Ashraf, 9 Shaheen Afridi, 10 Naseem Shah, 11 Sufiyan Muqeem
 
West Indies: 1 Brandon King, 2 Evin Lewis, 3 Keacy Carty, 4 Shai Hope (Capt, wk), 5 Sherfane Rutherford, 6 Roston Chase, 7 Romario Shepherd, 8 Gudakesh Motie, 9 Shamar Joseph, 10 Jayden Seales, 11 Jediah Blades

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