Mohammad Rizwan eyes ODI series win in West Indies

TRINIDAD: After clinching the T20I series in Florida, Pakistan will look to carry the momentum into the three-match ODI series against West Indies starting tomorrow (Friday) at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago, with Mohammad Rizwan at the helm.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), this will be only the second men’s ODI at this stadium after West Indies faced India in 2023. The first of the series will be played under lights, beginning at 2pm local time (11pm Pakistan time), while the remaining two will be morning fixtures, starting at 9:30am (6:30am Pakistan time).

Pakistan, ranked fourth in the ICC Men’s ODI rankings, are aiming to assert dominance over a West Indies side currently placed tenth. The two sides have met 137 times in ODIs, with Pakistan winning 63 matches and West Indies 71, while three encounters have ended in ties.

🗣️Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan previews the ODI series against West Indies | PCB#WIvPAK #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/VHXvd9BaNi

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 7, 2025

The ODI rivalry dates back to the inaugural 1975 World Cup. Pakistan has claimed 11 bilateral ODI series against West Indies, who last beat the Men in Green in a series back in 1991.

Led by wicket-keeper batter Rizwan, Pakistan’s 15-man squad squad features a mix of youth and experience, including promising youngsters like uncapped batter Hassan Nawaz and left-arm spinner Sufyan Moqim.

However, the team will miss the services of Fakhar Zaman, who was ruled out after picking up a hamstring injury during the second T20I.

Pakistan arrived in Trinidad on 5 August after winning the T20I series 2-1 in Lauderhill, Florida and have taken part in two training sessions.

Mohammad Rizwan joined the squad in Florida alongside Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, and pacer Naseem Shah ahead of the ODI leg.

The wicket-keeper batter, who has captained Pakistan in 17 ODIs so far, will be hoping to add another series victory to his growing resume in leadership as Pakistan begin to shape their squad ahead of next year’s ICC Champions Trophy.

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“We are looking forward to put our best foot forward in the ODI format and this away series in tough conditions promises to be a fine challenge for our budding squad. We have got some exciting players like Sufyan Moqim and Hassan Nawaz in the ranks, who are eager to further prove their mettle in 50-over cricket.

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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 7, 2025

“Facing West Indies in their backyard is never easy and with the help of the Almighty, we’ll look to express ourselves with both bat and ball in order to clinch the series. They too have some exciting players in the mix which will surely increase the competitiveness of the three matches.”

Pakistan squad

Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wicket-keeper), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufyan Moqim

West Indies Squad

Shai Hope (captain & wicket-keeper), Amir Jangoo, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades, Jewel Andrew, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph, and Sherfane Rutherford.

ODI Series schedule

•             8 Aug – 1st ODI, Trinidad (2pm local / 11pm PKT)

•             10 Aug – 2nd ODI, Trinidad (9.30am local / 6.30am PKT)

•             12 Aug – 3rd ODI, Trinidad (9.30am local / 6.30am PKT)

Pakistan enter the ODI leg after winning the T20I series 2-1:

•             31 July – 1st T20I: Pakistan won by 14 runs

•             2 Aug – 2nd T20I: West Indies won by two wickets

•             3 Aug – 3rd T20I: Pakistan won by 13 runs