Which team will win the Pakistan vs West Indies World Cup 2019 Match on May 31?

[QalandarFan]

So Pakistan has now lost all 10 of their previous 10 completed One Day Internationals. However, I feel we have learnt a lot through this ODI series of England. Furthermore we will have a bit more variety in our bowling come the World Cup if Amir plays and along with Shadab.

On the flip side, West Indies also seem a very dangerous side as they showed drawing the ODI series against England earlier in the year. On these flat pitches their batting will also be very dangerous, and hard to stop. Although the bowling seems weak and if Pakistan has shown one thing in this series against England is, they will pounce on you if you bowl poorly.

It will be very important for Pakistan to kick start their campaign in winning fashion and break the losing streak.

So, who do you think will win the match between Pakistan and West Indies on May 31st?

 

[QalandarFan]

@Mods could we please add a poll?

 

[moghul]

I'm still hopeful, Pakistan will win. Batting is looking good and hopefully the new look bowling line up including Amir, Shadab and hopefully Wagab will perform well.

 

[Gharib Aadmi]

Pakistan, they have a good track record of beating West Indies.

 

[Syed1]

If we aren't able to beat the part-time cricketers of Windies we might as well pack our bags and fly home.

 

[szundercover]

Pakistan inshAllah.

 

[UAK]

Pakistan, they have a good track record of beating West Indies.

Remember last world cup? 4 wickets down for 1 run.

 

[Ronaldo7]

Remember last world cup? 4 wickets down for 1 run.

Look at the batting lineup as well.
We absolutely destroyed wi in 2011.

 

[QalandarFan]

If we aren't able to beat the part-time cricketers of Windies we might as well pack our bags and fly home.

Lmao, honestly I was just really looking forward to being done with this tour as I feel we are missing some key players that really balance out our side, and we have had a lot to take away from this tour. So honestly I am looking forward to this game if we can get off to a strong start it will go a long way in deciding our chances in my opinion. Plus Windies are a pretty poor team against any type of spin so we should be good, and their bowling is worse than England's I'm really looking forward to this game. Really dying for a win here.

 

[Ronaldo7]

You'd be lying if you don't think Pakistan are favourites for this match.

 

[QalandarFan]

Remember last world cup? 4 wickets down for 1 run.

Yeah that was probably the worst XI Pakistan has fielding on a world cup. Look at the top order Nasir Jamshed and Shezzy boy oof. )

 

[SM1989]

I predict West indies will pull off a win here

 

[saeed5646]

History is not quite good against them in icc event.they annihilated us in 2015 worldcup

The phainty England have given to our bowler will have hopefully woken up a bit.They know what to expect and what will be coming from wi batsmen .

 

[QalandarFan]

I'm still hopeful, Pakistan will win. Batting is looking good and hopefully the new look bowling line up including Amir, Shadab and hopefully Wagab will perform well.

Woah why is everyone all of a sudden hopping on this Wahab bandwagon? We don't need Wahab to dish up pies at a 150 KPH.

 

[saeed5646]

Remember last world cup? 4 wickets down for 1 run.

That was painful and dreadful

 

[Humza_Razzaque]

If the guys are going to have to play on flat roads instead of proper pitches than westindies would muscle their way to victory with ease.
I am very disappointed with the pitches of england, there was not a single moment in the entire Eng vs Pak series that made me go wow this is a good contest between bat and ball.
This wc is going to be the worst one if the pitches would be this flat

 

[QalandarFan]

You'd be lying if you don't think Pakistan are favourites for this match.

It's pretty even actually. No favorite heading into the match, which makes it all the more exciting. Man I wish the match was on a weekend.

 

[Ronaldo7]

It's pretty even actually. No favorite heading into the match, which makes it all the more exciting. Man I wish the match was on a weekend.

I'm off on that day so it's all good for me.

 

[QalandarFan]

I'm off on that day so it's all good for me.

The schedule is so whack for me the first game I will get to see live is the India Pakistan game which is obviously on a weekend but man I really wanted to see this game.

 

[Ronaldo7]

The schedule is so whack for me the first game I will get to see live is the India Pakistan game which is obviously on a weekend but man I really wanted to see this game.

Wi will be 80 all out and pak will chase it in 13 overs.
Here, I've spoilt it for you.

 

[Amjid Javed]

WI will be pakistan, our current team is pretty mediocre and lacking any confidence right now.

 

[topspin]

WI will beat Pakistan. The firepower in their batting line up will be too much for this mediocre bowling attack on such flat wickets.

 

[Mueez]

Pakistan!



Let’s get it boys!

Do the impossible!


So happy I will be free on that day : )

 

[Afhan Ali]

70-30 to Windies

 

[nextover666666]

Windies won't be easy in these conditions are spinners will have to bowl well I will back Pakistan but I think it will be a close game

 

[Usman Chadda]

Depends on how much confidence we take from the warm-ups. A defeat to either Afganistan or Bangladesh will dent our confidence further.

 

[QalandarFan]

Windies won't be easy in these conditions are spinners will have to bowl well I will back Pakistan but I think it will be a close game

Yes it will be one of the better games in tourney in my opinion, two very even teams squaring off in their respective openers looking to get off to a good start. We especially need the win considering we play England next so the momentum will be key.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

West Indies are beats against pace, rope in Shadab and get Imad, Malik and Hafeez to bowl. I will be surprised if Windies can score 200+. Easy win for Pakistan

 

[nextover666666]

Yes it will be one of the better games in tourney in my opinion, two very even teams squaring off in their respective openers looking to get off to a good start. We especially need the win considering we play England next so the momentum will be key.

Exactly but regardless is important too win games early on, but winning Agaisnt west indies And England if that happenes will do the team loads of good ,

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Pakistan has a chance if West Indies bat first and score an average 280 to 300 runs because we know that it will not be enough but Windies are not yet acclimatized to going for 350 like Pakistan which has 5 practice matches.

But if Windies bat 2nd and Pak bat first, I would put them 50 to 50 or 60 40 slight favorites as knowing what to chase can be a strong advantage in this batting friendly tournament.

West Indies batting first 70 30 Pakistan
Pakistan batting first. 50 50 or 40 60 Windies.

 

[Rana]

I will be at the stadium to support and I will make sure Pak win this game!

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

West Indies.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan spin bowlers have to bowl really well, if they do , Pakistan should win. Spinners need to bowl at least 30 overs

 

[Sachin136]

If we aren't able to beat the part-time cricketers of Windies we might as well pack our bags and fly home.

The same part-time cricketers managed to draw a series against England, whereas Pakistan lost 4-0. Why disparage them?

 

[MenInG]

Poll added.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Pakistan is a better team and should win this one.

 

[shaaik]

It is down to our bowling vs their batting, which ever out performs the other will win it.

 

[Ahson8]

If we aren't able to beat the part-time cricketers of Windies we might as well pack our bags and fly home.

So who exactly is part time ? Hope and Hetmyer are very dangerous cricketers and they have a very pace attack, although their accuracy may cost them

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

West Indies have been a bogey team for us in tournaments for some time now.

I think the 2011 WC quater final was the last time we beat them in a tournament. At the time we actually smashed him, cant see that happening now though.

 

[Afhan Ali]

50-50

 

[Asif321]

Lost to them in 2007
Won in 2011
Lost badly in 2015

Guess we should win this one

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Lost to them in 2007
Won in 2011
Lost badly in 2015

Guess we should win this one

Lost to them in 1999 and 1992 as well.

 

[Plumb]

these predictions and polls makes me nervous...

 

[Snowflake]

While WI have all the potential, I think we're in a pretty good spot to beat such mid-tier teams.

With the batting performing well and the fast bowling looking much better with the recent inclusions, I'm expecting a somewhat comfortable Pak win.

 

[Artaxerxes]

If we aren't able to beat the part-time cricketers of Windies we might as well pack our bags and fly home.

It will be naive to take WI lightly.It is a world cup so all teams will want to do their best to win.Teams which can handle pressure will do well.Don't forget luck plays a big part in this game too eg toss,umpiring,weather,fielding etc.The batting conditions may be good when one team bats but the ball may start swinging (cloud cover,humidity) when the other team bats.

 

[HappyWarsFan]

West Indies are definitely favourites to win this. 75-25 to West Indies

 

[Hyperion66]

Pak will win, WI is terrible against spin, Imad and Shadab will choke them in the middle overs.

 

[Canistani Hero]

25-30 overs between Hafeez, Shadab and Imad will dictate the game

 

[hitthestump]

Pak will win, WI is terrible against spin, Imad and Shadab will choke them in the middle overs.

Imad doesn't spin the ball though

 

[troodon]

It depends on which team WI fields. If the likes of Darren Bravo make it to the team, then Pak will win. If WI plays full strength, Pak has no chance.

 

[troodon]

Looking at WI squad, its a 50-50 chance. Pathetic that Pollard and Dwayne Bravo are not in the lineup.

Gayle
Evin Lewis
Hetmayer
Hope
Pooran
Russell
Holder
Nurse
Brathwaite
Cottrell
Gabriel

This should be WI steam. Imagine Pollard and Dwayne Bravo in place of Cottrell and Brathwaite. That will be a Championship team.

 

[light]

The question to your answer honestly depends on what kind of WI team shows up that day. If batting department clicks for WI (even if 2 players clicks - espacially someone like Gayle, Lewis, Russell) - its GG. However, if the avg WI team shows up, win most likely for PAK.

 

[Hyperion66]

Imad doesn't spin the ball though

Anyone with a spinner like action can trouble WI, Bangladesh successfully used this tactic very recently against them.

 

[pratiktc]

Unless someone plays a real blinder for WI, don't see them beating Pak.
All round Pak has the steadier batting and more variety in bowling.

If Pak keep dropping catches though, bets are off

 

[Slim]

I'm still hopeful, Pakistan will win. Batting is looking good and hopefully the new look bowling line up including Amir, Shadab and hopefully Wagab will perform well.

Beloved Wahab will be at the bench.

 

[Mkumar825]

West Indies easily

 

[StreetSmart]

Windies have no chance at all, they dont have the like of Chanderpaul, DJ and Pollard but still they have a formidable team, if they drop the catches, miss fielded and bowled like the way they did Gayle and Pollard with eat them

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Lost to them in 1999 and 1992 as well.

Pakistan beat WI in 1999

 

[Mp812]

In 1992, last time this format was used, WI vs Pakistan was first match ( from what i have heard...maybe i am wrong).
WI won.
But Pakistan won worldcup.
So... WI winning may be blessing in disguise for Pakistan in the long run.

 

[pakistani pride]

Lost to them in 1999 and 1992 as well.

Uhmm no we beat them in 1999.

 

[razazaidi]

In 1992, last time this format was used, WI vs Pakistan was first match ( from what i have heard...maybe i am wrong).
WI won.
But Pakistan won worldcup.
So... WI winning may be blessing in disguise for Pakistan in the long run.

Wow. What a logic

 

[Mp812]

Both WI and Pakistan have two teams. One which shows up on the day and other which just shows up on the day for namesake.
Depends on which one off these teams show up.

 

[troodon]

I would say overall, it is 60-40 in favor of WI. Pak spinners have to be right on their money to beat even this WI without Pollard and Dwayne Bravo.

 

[Hasan123]

If our spin attack fires , we will win this game. If not ,Wezt Indies could win. Difficult game to call.

 

[Mueez]

It is 70-30 in favor of Pakistan.

Don’t see Windies winning the match against us.

 

[troodon]

If our spin attack fires , we will win this game. If not ,Wezt Indies could win. Difficult game to call.

As we have seen, Spinners are useless in England. They will get hit out of the attack even by leg side hacks. The likes of Imad will be just pure cannon fodder. I don't think Shadab will have any impact either.

This WC will be a battle batting muscle. whichever team bats longer without slowing down will win the cup.

 

[Abdullah]

I have this down as must win

 

[Chokli]

I think the match is going to be similar to the World Cup 2015 match

 

[Hasan123]

As we have seen, Spinners are useless in England. They will get hit out of the attack even by leg side hacks. The likes of Imad will be just pure cannon fodder. I don't think Shadab will have any impact either.

This WC will be a battle batting muscle. whichever team bats longer without slowing down will win the cup.

Disagree.

England showed signs of struggling against spin when we played them at Trent Bridge. West Indies have a record of struggling against spin. They have a few lefties in their line up, Hafeez and Imad know how to keep things tight . I think our spinners can cause West Indies problems.

 

[gazza619]

West Indies are beats against pace, rope in Shadab and get Imad, Malik and Hafeez to bowl. I will be surprised if Windies can score 200+. Easy win for Pakistan

WI are a very good side with some young guns.

Spinners or not, Pak will need to play their best to win.

 

[gazza619]

Disagree.

England showed signs of struggling against spin when we played them at Trent Bridge. West Indies have a record of struggling against spin. They have a few lefties in their line up, Hafeez and Imad know how to keep things tight . I think our spinners can cause West Indies problems.

You increase the size of these mickey mouse sized boundary ropes by 10 meters, you see how these non-sub continent batsmen get trapped.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

I think the match is going to be similar to the World Cup 2015 match

Only in their dreams can they now remove our Top 4 for 1 run.

Fakhar Zaman
Imam Ul Haq
Babar Azam
Haris Sohail

We have moved on from mediocre batsmen like Shehzad, Jamshed and Younis in ODIs, who all averaged in low 30s with 70 SRs.

Also, we made a mistake in that match by playing only 4 specialist bowlers and using a part timer for 10 overs, we won't repeat it this time.

Rather, we will now go with 6 full time bowlers:

Mohammad Amir
Shaheen Afridi
Hasan Ali
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Mohammad Hafeez

Don't expect WI to score that many now.

 

[Titan24]

I think the match is going to be similar to the World Cup 2015 match

In that match we only went with Shahid Afridi as full time spin option and he conceded only 48 runs in his 10. WI struggles against spin and this time we will have 2-3 pretty decent options in Shadab, Hafeez and Imad so if they are used well than result can be good.

 

[CadPakFan]

I feel we will post a decent score but one of the WI batsman will go mad at the end and chase it down or if WI bat first someone will go mad at the end of the first innings for WI and the target will be too much for Pak to chase down.

 

[CadPakFan]

[MENTION=143023]SarfiBabarHaris[/MENTION] what do you think about Pakistan's chances against West Indies?

 

[QalandarFan]

Only in their dreams can they now remove our Top 4 for 1 run.

Fakhar Zaman
Imam Ul Haq
Babar Azam
Haris Sohail

We have moved on from mediocre batsmen like Shehzad, Jamshed and Younis in ODIs, who all averaged in low 30s with 70 SRs.

Also, we made a mistake in that match by playing only 4 specialist bowlers and using a part timer for 10 overs, we won't repeat it this time.

Rather, we will now go with 6 full time bowlers:

Mohammad Amir
Shaheen Afridi
Hasan Ali
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Mohammad Hafeez

Don't expect WI to score that many now.

I'll be surprised if they remove anyone in that top 4 for one run. They're bowling I'd say is worse than England, and if Fakhar get's going with a big ton it's game over for Windies.

 

[MMHS]

In 1992, last time this format was used, WI vs Pakistan was first match ( from what i have heard...maybe i am wrong).
WI won.
But Pakistan won worldcup.
So... WI winning may be blessing in disguise for Pakistan in the long run.

Interestingly same format is used this year and 2nd game that time also was England. And PAK had a real hiding in first two games. This time, I am sure first two games will be much better this time (WIN won by 10 wickets that time, and Poms got PAK all out for 74), but not sure final outcome will be same though.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

I'm worried. Gabriel and Thomas could destroy us. Then their batting is so powerful. If we win this we will get a lot of confidence.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Our first match in 2007 World Cup was also against West Indies. Stars are aligning!!!

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

[MENTION=143023]SarfiBabarHaris[/MENTION] what do you think about Pakistan's chances against West Indies?

Haha thanks chotay bhai you always remember me. <3

Will go with my heart --> Pakistan win.