The opening One Day International (ODI) between Pakistan and West Indies, scheduled at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba on August 8, faces a major threat from rain.
Pakistan will look to build on their 2-1 T20I series win, but weather forecasts indicate light to heavy showers before and after the match, raising concerns about possible interruptions.
According to AccuWeather, the day is expected to remain mostly cloudy with a high of 31°C. Humidity will make it feel warmer, with a RealFeel® of 37°C and RealFeel Shade™ of 34°C. Scattered showers are predicted, including brief spells in the morning and light rain in the afternoon. The total expected rainfall is around 4.5 mm over 2.5 hours.
There is an 82% chance of rain and a 24% risk of thunderstorms. Spectators are advised to carry umbrellas and raincoats. Winds will blow from the east-northeast at 11 km/h, with gusts of up to 35 km/h, while cloud cover is likely to remain at 78%, creating dull playing conditions.
The second and third ODIs of the three-match series will also be played at the same venue on August 10 and 12.
Pakistan and West Indies have faced each other 137 times in ODIs. West Indies have won 71 matches, Pakistan have secured 63 victories, and three games ended in ties.
West Indies squad:
Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.
Pakistan squad:
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.
