The high-voltage drama unfolds in the 2-match test series as Pakistan hosts its first red-ball series against West Indies since 2006. This historic clash after 19 years commences on January 17, which is indeed the last battle for both teams in the completing phases of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle.
The Windies and Pakistanis have a common aim to conclude the ongoing cycle on a positive note, despite not having the chance to qualify for the WTC 2025 final.
Following a clean sweep of 2-0 loss to South Africa, Pakistan has made seven major changes in their squad for the forthcoming home test series.
As the clock is ticking, it’s time to start this preview by finding out the schedule, session timings pitch conditions, 15-member squads of both teams and live-streaming and telecast details. Also, it would be intriguing to find out the methods on how to purchase tickets in their varying price range for various categories to enjoy the live action in the Multan Stadium for the PAK vs WI test series 2025.
PAK vs WI 2-Match Test Series Schedule 2025: Date, Venue and Timings
Both the test matches between West Indies and Pakistan are scheduled to take place at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan, having a seating capacity of 35,000:
Date | Day | Match | Timings |
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January 17 to January 21 | Friday to Tuesday | West Indies vs Pakistan 1st Test Match | 09:30 am Local / 10 am IST / 04:30 am GMT |
January 25 to January 29 | Saturday to Wednesday | West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test Match | 09:30 am Local / 10 am IST / 04:30 am GMT |
NOTE: The 3-day warm-up match between West Indies and Pakistan A that started on January 10 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium concluded with a draw outcome.
Session Timings
Session | Timings (Local) | Timings on Fridays (Local) |
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First Session | 09:30 am to 12:00 pm | 09:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Lunch Break | 12:00 pm to 12:40 pm | 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm |
Second Session | 12:40 pm to 02:40 pm | 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm |
Tea Break | 02:40 pm to 03:00 pm | 03:00 pm to 03:20 pm |
Third Session | 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm | 03:20 pm to 04:50 pm |
15-Member Squads for PAK vs WI Test Series 2025
Here is a complete list of Pakistan and West Indies 15-member squad categorized below according to the roles of the players:
Pakistan’s 15-Member Squad:
- Batsman (4):
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- Right-Handed: Babar Azam and Muhammad Hurraira
- Left-Handed: Shan Masood (Captain) and Sajid Khan, Imam-ul-Haq
- Bowlers (4):
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- Pacers: Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, and Mohammad Ali
- Spinners: Abrar Ahmed
- Pacers: Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, and Mohammad Ali
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- Wicketkeepers (2): Mohammad Rizwan and Rohail Nazir
- Wicketkeepers (2): Mohammad Rizwan and Rohail Nazir
- All-rounders (4):
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- Pace Bowling All-rounders: 0
- Spin Bowling All-rounders: Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Salman Ali Agha, Kamran Ghulam, and Noman Ali
West Indies’ 15-Member Squad:
- Batsman (3):
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- Right-Handed: Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), and Mikyle Louis
- Left-Handed: Alick Athanaze
- Bowlers (5):
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- Pacers: Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, and Jayden Seales
- Spinners: Kevin Sinclair, and Jomel Warrican
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- Wicketkeepers (3): Joshua Da Silva (Vice-Captain), Tevin Imlach, and Amir Jangoo
- Wicketkeepers (3): Joshua Da Silva (Vice-Captain), Tevin Imlach, and Amir Jangoo
- All-rounders (4):
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- Pace Bowling All-rounders: Keacy Carty, and Justin Greaves
- Spin Bowling All-rounders: Gudakesh Motie, and Kavem Hodge
Pitch Conditions at Multan Cricket Stadium
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hired the head curator Tony Hemming to prepare the spin-friendly pitches for the upcoming 2-match test series against West Indies. As PCB suggested, the ground staff in Multan should develop rank turners ensuring the dryness and firmness of the pitch are maintained in winter despite excess cold weather conditions.
The toss-winning captain may decide to bat first, analysing that the pitch would assist spinners to produce more variations. This makes it difficult for the batters to strike the ball with perfection as the game progresses.
The following table elaborates on the Test Stats at Multan Cricket Stadium:
Matches Played | First Batting Teams Winnings | Second Batting Teams Winnings | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
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8 | 4 | 3 | ENG: 823-7 in 150 overs vs PAK | BAN: 134-10 in 41.1 overs |
Where to Watch the West Indies Tour of Pakistan, 2025? Live Streaming and Telecast Details
As of January 15, the live-streaming and telecast details for the PAK vs WI test series are currently revealed for viewers residing in India and Pakistan, listed below in a tabular form:
Country | Live Streaming Platform | TV Channel |
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India | FanCode App and its official website | Not Revealed |
Pakistan | PTV Sports, Tapmad, Ten Sports,and Myco App | ASports HD |
How to Buy Tickets for PAK vs WI Test Series 2025? Offline and Online Methods
The ticket sales have already begun on January 10 (Friday) from 12 pm PKT onwards, and fans can purchase through online and offline methods as follows:
- Online Method: Official Website of PCB.
- Offline Method: TCS Centres across Multan or stadium box office.
The ticket prices for various categories for both the test matches in the series are tabulated below:
Category | Price (in terms of PKR) |
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First Class | Free |
General | Free |
Premier (Javed Miandad and Zaheer Abbas Stands) | 100 |
VIP (Fazal Mahmood and Imran Khan Stands) | 150 |
PCB Gallery (Inzamam-ul-Haq Enclosure) | 500 |