WI vs PAK 3rd T20 Playing XI: After a thrilling contest in the second match, West Indies and Pakistan are set to clash in the 3rd T20I of the series at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, on August 4, 2025. With the series level at 1-1, this final match is a winner-takes-all battle. West Indies made a solid comeback in the second T20I, winning by 2 wickets, while Pakistan will aim to bounce back and claim the series.
Let’s take a look at WI vs PAK 3rd T20 2025 Playing XI, Key Players, Team News, and Full Squads
WI vs PAK 3rd T20 2025 Playing XI
| West Indies Playing XI | Pakistan Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Evin Lewis | Saim Ayub |
| Shai Hope (c & wk) | Mohammad Haris (wk) |
| Rovman Powell | Salman Agha (c) |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Fakhar Zaman |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Hussain Talat |
| Matthew Forde | Khushdil Shah |
| Romario Shepherd | Hasan Nawaz |
| Jason Holder | Ahmad Daniyal |
| Gudakesh Motie | Abbas Afridi |
| Akeal Hosein | Faheem Ashraf |
| Alzarri Joseph | Abrar Ahmed |
Key Players to Watch
West Indies
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Shamar Joseph – Picked 3 wickets in the 1st T20I, genuine wicket-taker.
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Jason Holder – Match-winning knock (30* off 12) in the 2nd game, adds balance.
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Johnson Charles – Explosive at the top, scored 35 runs in 1st T20I.
Pakistan
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Saim Ayub – Hero of the 1st T20I with 57 runs and 2 wickets.
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Mohammad Nawaz – Took 3 wickets in the opening match, key with the ball.
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Fakhar Zaman – Aggressive top-order batter, consistent performer.
WI vs PAK 3rd T20 2025 Team News
West Indies are expected to stick with the winning combination that clicked in the second match. Evin Lewis and Hetmyer bring much-needed firepower to the batting lineup. No injury concerns reported so far from the Caribbean camp.
Pakistan, on the other hand, may consider a couple of changes depending on conditions, but are likely to go unchanged unless there are any last-minute injuries. Haris Rauf remains doubtful but could be a late inclusion.
WI vs PAK Teams Full Squads
West Indies Squad:
Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
Pakistan Squad:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim
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