The Pakistan tour of West Indies 2025 reaches a gripping finale as West Indies (WI) and Pakistan (PAK) gear up for the third and final T20I of the series on Monday, August 4, at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida. With the series tied at 1-1, the decider promises high-octane action as both teams look to seal the deal and head into the ODI leg with momentum on their side.
Match Details:
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Match: West Indies vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I
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Date & Time: Monday, August 4, 5:30 AM (IST)
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Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida
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Live Streaming: FanCode (App & Website)
Series So Far:
The series began with Pakistan edging out the hosts in a 14-run win in the first T20I, thanks to a composed half-century by Saim Ayub and a strong bowling performance. However, West Indies bounced back in style, clinching a two-wicket thriller in the second game. Jason Holder starred with both bat and ball, ending the team’s six-match losing streak in T20Is and leveling the series.
Team Overviews:
West Indies (WI):
The Men in Maroon have shown flashes of brilliance, with young talents like Jewel Andrew, Sherfane Rutherford, and experienced heads like Jason Holder and Shai Hope delivering when it mattered. Holder’s all-round brilliance in the last match gave the team much-needed confidence, while the top-order still needs more consistency. With home crowd support and momentum, WI will look to carry the winning energy into the decider.
Captain: Shai Hope
Key Players: Jason Holder, Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein
Pakistan (PAK):
Led by Agha Salman, the Men in Green began the series positively but faltered in the second game. The team continues to rely on explosive openers like Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, with Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali leading the bowling attack. A better finish in the batting department will be key if Pakistan wants to walk away with the series win.
Captain: Agha Salman
Key Players: Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz
Head-to-Head in T20Is:
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Matches Played: 23
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West Indies Wins: 4
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Pakistan Wins: 16
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No Result: 3
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First-Ever Match: April 21, 2011 (PAK won)
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Last Match: August 3, 2025 (WI won)
Probable Playing XIs:
West Indies:
Alick Athanaze, Jewel Andrew (wk), Roston Chase, Shai Hope (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph
Pakistan:
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Agha Salman (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem
Pitch Report:
The Lauderhill surface offers a well-balanced track. Batters who spend time at the crease will find opportunities to play their shots, while bowlers can utilize rough patches as the ball gets older. Generally, it’s a good venue for scoring runs if batters apply themselves. Batting first has often been a wise choice, but chasing is not out of the equation.
Probable Top Performers:
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Best Batter: Saim Ayub – The Pakistani opener has been in decent touch, scoring 64 runs in the first two games. If he gets going, he could anchor Pakistan’s innings again.
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Best Bowler: Jason Holder – The former West Indies skipper’s four-wicket haul in the previous match makes him the biggest threat for Pakistan’s batters.
Match Scenarios & Predictions:
Scenario 1:
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WI win toss & bowl first
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Powerplay: 40–50 runs
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PAK Total: 145–155
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Winner: West Indies win
Scenario 2:
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PAK win toss & bowl first
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Powerplay: 45–55 runs
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WI Total: 150–160
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Winner: Pakistan win
Match Prediction:
With both teams looking hungry, the contest is expected to be tightly fought. However, given the trends and pressure of a decider, the chasing team may have the upper hand, especially with dew possibly playing a role in early morning hours.
Prediction: Chasing team to win the match.