West Indies v Pakistan 1st T20I – 28/07/2021

West Indies v Pakistan 1st T20I Preview – Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Predictions – 28/07/2021

West Indies and Pakistan meet for the first of four T20I matches.

These clashes could also provide more clues towards the T20 World Cup.

Explore our best cricket tips for this fixture.

West Indies v Pakistan 1st T20I – Match Preview

The West Indies are looking a real force in this format and head into this series on the back of impressive displays against Australia.

Pakistan will be full of confidence themselves after pushing England all the way in their previous series.

Where: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown

When: Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Start time: 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT)

Pitch conditions: Batting first has the edge on historical results in T20Is at this ground. West Indies have won three of their last five matches here in T20 cricket.

Weather conditions: There will be cloud cover throughout this clash but with only a slight chance of rainstorms having an impact.

West Indies v Pakistan 1st T20I – Latest Odds

West Indies are the favourites to take victory. They can be backed at 1.73 with bet365 in the outright winner market.

Pakistan are available at 2.1 with the same betting site.

West Indies v Pakistan 1st T20I – Team News

• Andre Russell – The powerful all-rounder was in excellent form in the IPL and enjoyed a good T20I series against the Aussies, especially with the ball in hand.
• Evin Lewis – The opener made some good scores against Australia and will be keen to cement his place at the top of the order with the world cup approaching.
• Hayden Walsh – The Windies spinner was a surprise package in the last series and consistently found ways to take wickets when others struggled.
• Mohammad Rizwan – He was one of the stars for South Africa in the T20I series in England. He will have another important role to play as opener.
• Shaheen Afridi – The pacers influence dropped off a little towards the end of the England series as the pitches slowed. It will be interesting to see what he can get out of this surface.

West Indies v Pakistan 1st T20I – Betting Tips and Predictions

This is an intriguing series against two dangerous teams that are both playing well at present.

With the T20 World Cup edging ever closer, it will be a chance to also pick up some information with that competition in mind.

Back Rizwan for Top Batsman

Mohammad Rizwan was in excellent form in the T20I series against England.

He made scores of 63, 37, and an unbeaten 76 in the final clash and can continue that here.

The opener is also full of confidence after leading Multan to the PSL title this year and looks a good bet in the top Pakistan batsman market.

Rizwan can be backed at 3.4 with 20Bet.

Walsh is a Value Bet

Hayden Walsh Jr was among the wickets against Australia and conditions should suit him once again.

He did well in the T20Is but bagged a five-for at this venue in the first ODI.

The pitch at Bridgetown will continue to slow after so much action and he looks a value bet to be his team’s top bowler.

Walsh can be backed at 4.8 with 20Bet to take that honour.

Pakistan to Have Highest Opening Partnership

A feature of Pakistan’s efforts against England was the strength of their opening pairing.

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam often made a measured yet solid start to build the foundations of their innings.

Their middle-order failing to fire on the back of that has been their biggest issue.

While the Windies have been excellent against Australia, they have chopped and changed their opening due. Evin Lweis, Lendl Simmons and Andre Fletcher have all been swapped in and out at some stage.

Pakistan can be backed at 1.85 with 1xBet.

Read our round-up of the best cricket betting tips for this series opener.