Predicting WI’s Playing XI for the 3rd T20I Match against PAK in Pakistan Tour of West Indies 2025

The all-important 3rd T20I between the West Indies and Pakistan is scheduled at Lauderhill’s Central Broward Regional Park Stadium. After a competitive first game where Pakistan prevailed by 14 runs, the Windies will be looking to square the series. They will have a mix of youth and experience in their player pool, and who they select as their playing XI will be incredibly important. Now let’s get into the potential XI as we examine players’ performances from the 1st T20I to propose who will be selected for the next match.

Openers

In the first T20I, Johnson Charles and Jewel Andrew formed the opening batting duo for the West Indies. Both gave good signs by scoring 35 runs, with respectable strike rates of around 97 and 106, respectively. Charles bats aggressively with two fours and two sixes, but fails to contribute a match-changing innings.

Jewel was more or less solid with his timing and strike rate rotation, fitting right in at the top of the order. Given their starts and skills with Pakistan’s opening bowlers, they both should keep their spots. Their jobs will be to provide some stability, and then accelerate when needed, and set a good tone in the middle order.

Middle Order

West Indies’ middle order had a stern test in the opener, as captain Shai Hope went cheaply for a duck on his second ball. Jason Holder and Shamar Joseph added quick cameo innings to the total. Holder was 30 not out off 12 balls and hit four fours to finish the innings well. Joseph was also 21 not out off 12 balls, hitting two sixes.

These cameos show they can act as both stabilisers as well as attackers to take the game away at the death. The middle order is dependent on finishers settling into an anchoring role and carrying it on responsibly while scoring freely.

All-Rounders

In T20 Cricket, the impact and value of an all-rounder is very important, and the West Indies is well stocked. Jason Holder is a wicket-taking bowler who can bat, and in the T20 match, he took 1 wicket for 35 runs in 4 overs on an economy of 8.75.

Shamar Joseph also offered useful contributions with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs in his 4 overs and effectively disturbing Pakistan’s batting rhythm. Both all-rounders are important in balancing and providing versatility in the playing XI with their capability to affect the game with bat and ball; both may be dependent on the match situation to lead to crucial breakthroughs.

Bowlers

Bowling was a demanding department for the Windies in the opening T20I, but Shamar Joseph and Akeal Hosein provided some encouraging spells. Joseph’s three wickets at an economy of 7.5 were a creditable effort, and he demonstrated his ability to bowl tight lines whilst also picking up crucial wickets.

Hosein also bowled effectively, picking up a wicket, giving just 31 runs in his full quota of 4 overs at 7.75 runs per over, and their spin options will provide options and control on a pitch which had some turn. Just as fast bowlers Romario Shepherd and Roston Chase offered useful overs, and looked dangerous with speed and control.

So the West Indies have plenty of firepower to challenge Pakistan in what should prove an entertaining and competitive game.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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