After an entertaining T20I series in Lauderhill, West Indies and Pakistan switch to one-day mode for a three-match ODI series at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. The second match takes place on Sunday 10 August 2025 at 14:30 UK time. This ODI series is part of Pakistan’s tour of the United States and West Indies, with all three matches played at the state-of-the-art stadium named after batting great Brian Lara. The venue holds around 15,000 spectators and has hosted international cricket since 2017. Recent ODI history at Tarouba shows balanced results—four matches have produced two wins for teams batting first and two for the chasing side. With an average first-innings score around 207 and a second-innings average near 148, totals of 230–240 could be competitive on a surface that offers something for seamers and slow bowlers.
West Indies recent form and squad
The West Indies are aiming for a fourth consecutive home ODI series win after beating England, Bangladesh and Ireland earlier in 2025. Their recent run has been inconsistent, with heavy defeats to England and Ireland followed by a 197-run victory over Ireland and two wins over Bangladesh. The 15-man squad is led by wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope and blends experience with youthful promise. Top-order hitters Brandon King and Evin Lewis supply power, while youngster Jewel Andrew and all-rounder Jediah Blades add fresh energy. Middle-order stalwarts Roston Chase and Sherfane Rutherford offer stability. Pace options include Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales and Romario Shepherd, while left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie provides control. Romario Shepherd returns to the squad to bolster the seam attack.
Pakistan recent form and squad
Pakistan arrive in Trinidad searching for form. Their last few ODIs were tough—three straight defeats to New Zealand, a heavy loss to India and another defeat by New Zealand. An abandoned match against Bangladesh and a final victory over South Africa offer little momentum. The tour squad mixes experienced campaigners and rising stars. Alongside captain Mohammad Rizwan there are proven top-order batters Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique. All-rounders Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz provide balance, while left-arm quicks Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali add firepower. Finisher Khushdil Shah, aggressive opener Saim Ayub and young guns Hassan Nawaz and Sahibzada Farhan add depth. Spinners Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem offer variety. Pakistan’s challenge will be to build partnerships and convert starts into big scores.
Pitch and conditions
The Brian Lara Cricket Academy is a modern international venue in Tarouba. It has hosted only a handful of ODIs, with an average first-innings score of 207 and an average second-innings score of 148. Teams batting first and second have each won twice, suggesting that the toss may not be decisive. The highest total recorded is 351/5 by India against West Indies, while the lowest is 136 all out. Pitches tend to be slowish with variable bounce; seamers get assistance early but spinners can also extract turn as the match progresses. Afternoon showers are common in Trinidad during August, but excellent drainage should prevent long delays.
Match prediction
On paper Pakistan have the stronger ODI record, yet their recent form is worrying. West Indies, under Shai Hope’s calm leadership, have momentum from a string of home series wins and will be familiar with local conditions. If their top order of Hope, King and Lewis provides a solid start and the bowlers strike early, the hosts could make it 2–0 in the series. Pakistan’s hopes rest on big contributions from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan and discipline from their pace attack. Expect a competitive game, but West Indies are slight favourites on home soil.
Dream11 fantasy team picks
Here are some players to consider for your Dream11 team:
- Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope, Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain)
- Batters: Babar Azam, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford
- All-rounders: Salman Ali Agha, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Jayden Seales
Choose Shai Hope as captain because of his consistency and wicketkeeping role, and Mohammad Rizwan as vice-captain for his anchoring ability.
Conclusion
The second ODI at Tarouba promises another captivating clash between evenly matched sides. West Indies will look to extend their winning streak at home and clinch the series, while Pakistan hope to rediscover their ODI mojo. Who will come out on top? Follow the match on TV or streaming and share your predictions in the comments. Use the fantasy tips above to build a winning team, and check back for a comprehensive recap and analysis after the match.
