Pakistan and West Indies have faced off 54 times, with Pakistan winning 21 matches, West Indies securing 18 victories, and 15 matches ending in a draw.
Notably, Pakistan has won 8 of these encounters on home soil, while West Indies has won 15 times at home.
West Indies is touring Pakistan for a Test series after 19 years. The last time they played a Test series in Pakistan was in 2006, when Pakistan won the 3-match series 2-0.
Before the scheduled test series, West Indies will play a three-day practice match against Pakistan Shaheens, which is scheduled to begin on January 10.
Pakistan squad against West Indies Test series:
Pakistan Cricket Board has yet to announce the squad against the West Indies test series.
West Indies squad against Pakistan:
Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair, and Jomel Warrican.
Pakistan Shaheens squad for practice match against West Indies:
Imam-ul-Haq (captain), Ahmed Bashir, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Ali Zaryab, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Kashif Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rameez Jnr, Mohammad Suleman, Musa Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rohail Nazir, and Saad Khan
Test Series Schedule:
| Match | Day and Date | Time (PST) | Ground |
| 1st Test | Friday, January 17, 2024 | 9:30 AM | Multan Cricket Stadium |
| 2nd Test | Saturday, January 25, 2024 | 9:30 AM | Multan Cricket Stadium |
ICC Test rankings:
In the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings, Pakistan cricket team is currently standing at 07 in the ICC test rankings played 24 matches with the rating of 86 and 2060 points.
Meanwhile, the West Indies is currently standing at 08 in the ICC test rankings played 29 matches with the rating of 75 and 2184 points.
Highest total between Pakistan and West Indies in Test matches?
In 1950, West Indies set a record by scoring 790/3 before declaring their innings against Pakistan at the Kingston ground, eventually winning the match.
In Pakistan, West Indies also holds the highest total against the home team, scoring 591 all out in Multan in 2006, which led to a drawn match.
Pakistan’s highest score against West Indies came in 1958 in Bridgetown, where they declared at 657/8, resulting in a drawn match.
In 2016, Pakistan scored 579/3 before declaring their innings against West Indies in Dubai (DICS), which resulted in a victory for Pakistan.
Who are top run-scorers in Pakistan vs West Indies in Test series?
Among current active players, West Indies batters lead the top run-scorers, with Roston Chase scoring 591 runs, including 2 centuries and 3 fifties, and Kraigg Clairmonte Brathwaite with 586 runs, featuring 1 century and 3 fifties. On Pakistan’s side, Babar Azam stands out, having scored 419 runs with 5 fifties.
Meanwhile, retired legends also make their mark on the list.
Pakistan’s Mohammad Yousuf has scored 1214 runs, featuring 7 centuries and 3 fifties. Close behind is the legendary Brian Lara of West Indies, with 1173 runs, including 4 centuries and 3 fifties. Inzamam-ul-Haq has accumulated 1124 runs, including 4 centuries and 5 fifties, while Sir Vivian Richards has scored 1091 runs, comprising 2 centuries and 7 fifties.
What are the largest margin wins in Tests between West Indies vs Pakistan?
The largest margin wins in Test matches between West Indies and Pakistan are as follows:
By Innings:
The largest margin wins in Test matches between West Indies and Pakistan saw some dominant performances.
West Indies secured two notable victories by innings: first with an innings and 174 runs against Pakistan in Kingston in 1958, and then with an innings and 156 runs in Lahore in 1959.
On the other hand, Pakistan also grabbed significant wins, with an innings and 29 runs against West Indies in Rawalpindi in 1997, and an innings and 19 runs in Peshawar in the same year.
By Runs:
The largest margin wins by runs in Test matches between West Indies and Pakistan include West Indies’ 276-run victory over Pakistan in Bridgetown in 2005, and Pakistan’s 266-run win against West Indies in Port of Spain in 1977.
Additionally, Pakistan triumphed by 244 runs over West Indies in Sharjah in 2002, while West Indies won by 204 runs against Pakistan in Port of Spain in 1993.
What are the highest individual test scores at Pakistan venues?
The two side played the last test back in 2006, in which the legendary left-handed batter of West Indies, Brian Lara, scored 216 runs with a strike rate of 82.44 against Pakistan in Multan in 2006. In the same match, Pakistan’s Mohammad Yousuf played a brilliant knock, scoring 191 runs with a strike rate of 55.52 against West Indies.
What is the highest team score in Multan stadium?
The highest totals in Test matches at Multan Cricket Stadium include England’s massive 823/7 declared against Pakistan, which led to an innings and 47-run victory, and India’s 675/5 declared against Pakistan, resulting in an innings and 52-run win.
West Indies scored 591 against Pakistan in a test match that ended in a draw.
What is the lowest team score in Multan stadium?
The lowest totals in Test matches at the same venue are Bangladesh’s 134 against Pakistan, which saw Pakistan win by an innings and 264 runs, and England’s 144 against Pakistan, where Pakistan emerged victorious by 152 runs.
Who are top wicket-takers in Pakistan vs West Indies Test series?
Active Players:
Among active cricketers, Yasir Shah leads with 46 wickets, followed by Jason Holder with 27 wickets, Mohammad Abbas with 21 wickets, and Shaheen Shah Afridi with 18 wickets.
Retired Players:
The record for the most wickets in Test matches between Pakistan and West Indies is held by Imran Khan with 80 wickets, followed closely by Wasim Akram with 79 wickets.
Courtney Walsh has taken 63 wickets, while Waqar Younis has claimed 55 wickets.
What is the most wickets in Test matches at Multan Cricket Stadium?
Active Players:
Among active players, England’s Jack Leach leads with 19 wickets, while Pakistan’s Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed have claimed 11 wickets each.
Retired Players:
Danish Kaneria has taken the most wickets with 22, followed by Shabbir Ahmed with 12 wickets and Umar Gul with 8 wickets in Multan.
Pakistan and West Indies have faced off twice in Test matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium, and both encounters ended in a draw.
Where can you watch the PAK vs WI test series?
You can watch the Pakistan vs West Indies Test series on PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Tapmad, and the myco app. These platforms typically broadcast cricket matches, offering live coverage and streaming options for fans.
