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West Indies vs Pakistan Fantasy XI, Captain Picks & Pitch Report — Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 · 2 Aug

West Indies take on Pakistan in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on August 2, 2026, with play starting at 7:30 PM IST. WI hold the edge in their recent meetings, 1–0. Justin Greaves is the form pick of the two squads with 35 runs and 7 wickets in 1 match. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.

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WI
West Indies
VS
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PAK
Pakistan
📅 Date
August 2, 2026
🕖 Time
7:30 PM IST
📍 Venue
Brian Lara Stadium
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Pitch Report

WI have played 1 match here in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026, averaging 311. PAK have played 1 match here in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026, averaging 282.

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Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.

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Team Assessment

🏏WI
WLW

West Indies are in strong recent Test form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high.

🇵🇰PAK
L

Pakistan have limited recent Test results on record — their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here.

Key Players to Watch

Justin Greaves·WIAR

35 runs and 7 wickets in 1 match in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 makes Justin Greaves one of WI's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 298 fantasy points a game and with a best of 298.

Jayden Seales·WIBOWL

Jayden Seales brings 6 runs and 6 wickets in 1 match to this fixture for WI, averaging 200 fantasy points a game and with a best of 200.

Shai Hope·WIWK

Shai Hope has 102 runs in 1 match for WI in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026, averaging 196 fantasy points a game and with a best of 196.

Shamar Joseph·WIBOWL

61 runs and 3 wickets in 1 match in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 makes Shamar Joseph one of WI's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 165 fantasy points a game and with a best of 165.

Mohammad Abbas·PAKBOWL

Mohammad Abbas brings 23 runs and 8 wickets in 1 match to this fixture for PAK, averaging 286 fantasy points a game and with a best of 286.

Mohammad Ali·PAKBOWL

Mohammad Ali has 2 runs and 6 wickets in 1 match for PAK in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026, averaging 191 fantasy points a game and with a best of 191.

Shan Masood·PAKBAT

112 runs in 1 match in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 makes Shan Masood one of PAK's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 153 fantasy points a game and with a best of 153.

Babar Azam·PAKBAT

Babar Azam brings 81 runs in 1 match to this fixture for PAK, averaging 147 fantasy points a game and with a best of 147.

Fantasy Cricket Picks

C CAPTAINJustin Greaves

35 runs and 7 wickets in 1 match for WI in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 at 298 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

VC VICE-CAPTAINMohammad Abbas

23 runs and 8 wickets in 1 match for PAK in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 at 286 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.

Must Picks

Justin Greaves
WI

35 runs and 7 wickets in 1 match for WI in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 at 298 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Jayden Seales
WI

6 runs and 6 wickets in 1 match for WI in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 at 200 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Mohammad Abbas
PAK

23 runs and 8 wickets in 1 match for PAK in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 at 286 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Mohammad Ali
PAK

2 runs and 6 wickets in 1 match for PAK in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 at 191 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Differential Picks (Grand League)

💡Shai Hope
WI

In Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026, Shai Hope has already posted a single-match best of 196 fantasy points against a 196-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

💡Shan Masood
PAK

In Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026, Shan Masood has already posted a single-match best of 153 fantasy points against a 153-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Suggested Fantasy XI

1WK3BAT2AR5BOWL5WI6PAK
1Shai Hope
2Shan Masood
3Babar Azam
4Imam-ul-Haq
5Justin GreavesC
6Kavem Hodge
7Mohammad AbbasVC
8Jayden Seales
9Mohammad Ali
10Shamar Joseph
11Khurram Shahzad

Match Prediction

West Indies hold the head-to-head edge (1–0) and start as slight favourites, though Pakistan have the firepower to upset them.

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Overall Fantasy Strategy

This XI carries 5 frontline bowlers, so it is built to win on wickets rather than boundaries, and Justin Greaves takes the armband. If the toss suggests a genuinely flat surface, moving one bowler to a top-order batter is the single highest-value change you can make.

Match Trivia

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In their only previous meeting in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 (25 Jul), West Indies came out on top.

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The highest individual score at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 is Shan Masood's 112 off 199 balls.

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The best bowling figures at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 are Mohammad Abbas's 8/85.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win West Indies vs Pakistan?

West Indies hold the head-to-head edge (1–0) and start as slight favourites, though Pakistan have the firepower to upset them.

Who should be captain for West Indies vs Pakistan in fantasy cricket?

Justin Greaves is the top captain pick, with Mohammad Abbas as vice-captain. 35 runs and 7 wickets in 1 match for WI in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 at 298 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

What is the pitch report for Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad?

WI have played 1 match here in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026, averaging 311. PAK have played 1 match here in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026, averaging 282.

When is West Indies vs Pakistan?

West Indies vs Pakistan is scheduled for August 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST, Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.

What is the head-to-head record between West Indies and Pakistan?

WI lead 1–0 across their last 1 meeting.

How have West Indies and Pakistan been performing recently?

West Indies are in strong recent Test form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high. Pakistan have limited recent Test results on record — their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here.

Who is a good differential pick for West Indies vs Pakistan?

Shai Hope (WI) — In Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026, Shai Hope has already posted a single-match best of 196 fantasy points against a 196-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Are there any notable stats for West Indies vs Pakistan?

In their only previous meeting in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 (25 Jul), West Indies came out on top. The highest individual score at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 is Shan Masood's 112 off 199 balls. The best bowling figures at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad in Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026 are Mohammad Abbas's 8/85.

What's a good fantasy XI for West Indies vs Pakistan?

A balanced XI built from both squads: Shai Hope, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Mohammad Abbas, Jayden Seales, Mohammad Ali, Shamar Joseph, Khurram Shahzad. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.

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