WI vs PAK: Five players to watch out for in T20I series
All the teams are currently trying their best to find the best combination for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and playing a lot of series in the shortest format. West Indies, who defeated Australia in the T20I series will now be playing 4 T20Is against Pakistan. The first match of the series will be played on 28th August. The Pakistan team lost the T20I series on their England tour and would be looking for a good comeback. Let’s discuss the five players to watch out for from Pakistan vs West Indies T20I series.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell has been in fine form in recent matches in the T20I format. He scored 107 runs against Australia in the T20I series with a strike rate of 198.14. Russell maintained an average of 53.50 in the series and smashed 11 sixes and 5 fours. His batting heroics are going to be a vital factor in the series against Pakistan.
Babar Azam
Babar Azam will have a big responsibility as a captain of the Pakistan team on the West Indies tour. He played a superb knock of 85 runs against England in the first T20I of the series. The Pakistan team will be hoping for a good show from the skipper in the series.
Hayden Walsh
Hayden Walsh Jr. spun a dangerous web to his maiden ODI five fer in the 1st CG Insurance ODI.🕸️ #WIvAUS #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/uSTFLb6LDG
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 22, 2021
Hayden Walsh was the most impressive bowler in the T20I series against Australia. He picked up 12 wickets in 5 games at an average of 11.66. He will be hoping to continue his brilliant form against Pakistan.
Evin Lewis
Evin Lewis will be looking to provide an explosive start to the West Indies in the shortest format. He was impressive in the series against Australia, with 110 runs scored at a strike rate of 220. He hit 11 sixes and 8 fours in three innings.
Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is in the form of his life currently. He has scored the most runs in T20Is in 2021. In the T20I series against England, he scored 176 runs at an average of 88 and a strike rate of 138.58. In 2021, Rizwan has maintained an average of over 100 in T20Is.
