Pakistan have a huge advantage as they take a series lead into the second match in as many days against the West Indies.
The tourists were underwhelming in their opening match after suffering a string of withdrawals.
Pakistan vs West Indies | 14 December 2021 | The National Stadium, Karachi | 15:00
To Win Match
Pakistan 21/100 | Tie 25/1 | West Indies 7/2
Pakistan
Pakistan steamrolled over the West Indies in the opening match taking their makeshift attack apart to set up a big win.
Shaheen Afridi broke the back of the West Indies resistance with another devastating powerplay spell which allows him to lay claim to being the best in the world in the opening six overs.
Nobody can pace a T20 innings in Pakistan like Mohammad Rizwan who appears to be innately in touch with the heartbeat of the game on home turf.
Pakistan now also sport a series of big-hitters who can finish an innings off lifting the burden on Rizwan and Babar Azam to bat right through.
West Indies
West Indies were hit hard by a trio of withdrawals due to COVID-19 positives but have to find a way to take the game to Pakistan or risk a blowout of a tour.
Skipper Nicholas Pooran needs to lift his performance and lead the West Indies from the front with bat in hand.
Akeal Hosein was the only player to enhance his reputation in the opening match, causing an early scare for Pakistan with the wicket of Babar Azam and a tight opening spell.
West Indies must make better use of their spin-bowling options to prevent being ripped apart by Pakistan’s batters.
Verdict: Pakistan 21/100
With no time to prepare the West Indies will be hard-pressed to turn things around.
