As the three-match series between Pakistan and west indies is leveled 1-1, the crucial last match which has begun at Providence Stadium is a do or die encounter for both the sides. According to latest updates, West Indies have won the toss and have decided to bat first in the batting friendly Providence track. Weather experts have predicted intermittent rain for today, and it may be a concern in the latter half of the day.
Live updates:
Pakistan 16/2 (5.2 ov)
West Indies 233/9 (50.0 ov)
Match delayed by rain.
Pakistan line up
Ahmed Shehzad, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Babar Azam, Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali and Junaid Khan.
West Indies make one change, they bring in Permaul, the left-arm spinner, in place of Alzarri Joseph - Gabriel has been passed fit. Pakistan squad is unchanged.
Team News
Pakistan who lost the first ODI came back in spanking passion by marking a 74 win in the last match. Pakistan Skipper Sarfraz Ahmed is quite happy with the way his team is performing, and he has decided to play with the same eleven which played the previous game.
For the hosts, Evin Lewis and Chadwick Walton will open the innings, and they will be followed by Jonathan Carter, Shai Hope and Keiran Powell. Jason Holder has opted out Alzari Joseph from the playing eleven, and he has bought in Veerasammy Perumal.
Innings Break - West Indies: 233/9 (50.0 ov) #WIvPAK pic.twitter.com/h0fmbrN7Hr
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) April 11, 2017
The bowling attack will be led by Devendra Bishoo, and he will be given support by Shannon Gabriel and Veerasammy Perumal.
During the toss, the Captain also added that the openers of the West Indies team are very aggressive, and they have a strong middle order to carry forward the proceedings.
Pakistan look to win this game and wrap up the series 2-1 as they have not won a series for a long time in the Caribbean island.
Live Telecast and online streaming details
As the match has a crucial significance in determining the winners of this series, television channels expect record viewership for this game. In Pakistan, PTV, the Government owned channel is telecasting this game. For the live streaming, internet users can visit the official website of ptv sports.
People in the US can watch the game on Willow TV. Ten Sports is telecasting this match in India. People can also log in to the official website of Ten Sports for the live streaming. For live scores, visit websites like ESPN Cricinfo or Cricbuzz.