2nd ODI: West Indies Win Toss, Elect to Field Against Pakistan
In the second match of the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies, the home side has won the toss and opted to field first. The match is being played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, where overcast conditions influenced the captain’s decision.
West Indies captain stated that there is some moisture on the pitch and early swing could help their bowlers put pressure on Pakistan in the opening overs. He added that their aim is to restrict Pakistan to a manageable total and gain control early in the match.
On the other hand, Pakistan’s captain said that he would have chosen to bat first anyway, as they were looking to post a strong total and put West Indies under scoreboard pressure. He mentioned that the pitch is expected to play better later in the day, making batting first a good option.
It is worth noting that Pakistan won the thrilling first ODI and is now aiming to seal the series with a victory today. Meanwhile, West Indies is determined to bounce back and level the series 1-1.
Both teams have made slight changes in their playing XIs, and cricket fans are anticipating another exciting contest between the two sides.
