As the season opens up and the cricket calendar is filled with many exciting matches, fans are looking forward to each game, and it holds great anticipation worldwide. The ICC 2024-25 provides two crucial games this week with the incredible test series game of Pakistan vs West Indies and an intense T20 game of India vs England. As followers expect a great clash from their favorite teams, this weekend’s games promise to deliver a spectacular performance to be marked in cricket history. As teams select the best players to play their game for victory, these two games hold the potential to change the view of fans and make a twist to this cricket world. As the overview of both games, the test matches hold unique concepts as they need to play longer term to improve the player’s talent and patience. It has a blend of endurance, skill, and strategy. Fans who need to understand the game and play can learn more from the test match. On the other hand, the T20 is a game of fueled action with the force of adrenaline. Each ball holds the chance to turn the tides of the game, so players have to be prepared and keep the phase better. Fans who expect high-octane excitement and excellent finishes can enjoy the T20 matches.
This week, fans felt so dry from witnessing the match, as only three games were scheduled to be played. Yesterday, January 22, 2025, England and India played their first T20 match of a five-game series. After an intense battle between two top-performing teams, India claimed victory over their opponent with seven wickets. It made them stay on leading for upcoming matches and also made fans look forward as India goes well with their potential to make it to the top. Varun Chakaravarthy won the player of the game with his excellent performance against the opponent. Abhishek Sharma is the leading scorer in the team and has proven his excellent striking talent. Now, with high anticipation regarding the test game between Pakistan and West Indies, fans believe the overwhelming victory from Pakistan as they move with a lead of 1-0. Still, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is determined not to lose his stand and let go of his team. With better tactics and newer forms, the West Indies were ready to face Pakistan to prove their strength and dominance. And expecting an intense clash between India and England in their second match of the T20 series. Suryakumar Yadav gave better strategies for his team to lead towards victory. Even in his wicket loss, India never fell and moved forward to defeat their opponent. It shows his excellence in guiding his team. Stay updated! Visit our website for all the exciting details and everything you need to know about your favorite teams and events.
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Pakistan vs West Indies
Pakistan and West Indies are ready to play their highly anticipated test match from January 25 to 29, 2025, at Multan Cricket Stadium (Pakistan). As both teams are determined to achieve victory, fans are excited to witness this upcoming test series game.
Team Analysis
Shan Masood and Mohammad Huraira are expected to enter the ground as openers in the Pakistan teams. Following them, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, and Saud Shakeel are expected to manage the middle order against their opponent’s overs. Shakeel scored well in the previous test game in the first innings, which makes fans expect solid gameplay in the upcoming game. Bowling is essential for managing their opponent, and Pakistan has key players like Norman Ali and Sajid Khan who are the key bowlers to lead their team against the West Indies.
As for the West Indies, Kraigg Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis are expected to play as openers in the upcoming test game. Following them, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, and Justin Greaves are expected to handle the middle order to play well against Pakistan bowlers. Alick Athanaze is a solid player who has the attention of fans who look forward to the upcoming test game. Even though their tough fight on the ground ended in failure, fans believe they will turn the tide in the match.
Pivotal Players
Sajid Khan (Pakistan): Sajid Khan is an excellent spinner in Pakistan who delivered great overs against their opponent and ripped the West Indies’ batters. Fans are expecting solid gameplay in the upcoming second test game against the West Indies.
Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies): Kraigg Brathwaite is the captain of the West Indies in this test series. He guided his team well while playing with them. Even in tough situations, Kraigg stood with determination.
Prediction
With leading in the hold, Pakistan is ready to play their upcoming second test game against West Indies. Every player on the team showed great potential in the previous test games and demonstrated endurance and strength. In the batting unit, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan are the two batters who performed excellently against the West Indies bowlers, scoring high runs of 84 and 71. In the second innings, Shan Masood proved his value better as a batter with a score of 52 runs in 70 balls. He shined well with his excellent guiding talent and still made a better effort to lead his team with his own hands. Following him, Mohammad Huraira made an effort to score against the opponent. Later, Kamran Ghulam and Salman Ali Agha scored better than other batters to improve the leading. As for the bowling unit, Sajid Khan and Norman Ali completely controlled the opponent team with their talented bowling technique. Ali held accountable economy with his excellent bowling and claimed five wickets for West Indies. Sajid Khan proved his talent by holding 5.42 economy in 12 overs and claiming 4 wickets to lead the team toward victory. During the second innings, Abrar Ahmed performed better than Norman Ali, achieving four wickets in 11 overs. With great confidence, Pakistan is ready to play their second test game against West Indies this weekend.
On the flip side, the West Indies faced quite a struggle in their first test game with Pakistan and faced a crushing defeat. It disappointed many fans in their gameplay, and they hope to expect better performance in this upcoming second test game. Regarding their batters, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jomel Warrican, and Jayden Seales performed effectively in the first innings against solid Pakistan bowlers. In the second innings, Kraigg continued to play similarly, which was slightly disappointing for the match, but he still managed to lead his team better. Following Mikyle Louis, some players struggled to score two-digit runs and ended up losing their wickets. Still, without fazing little, Alick Athanaze showed an incredible performance in that tough situation and scored 55 runs for 68 balls, which proved his talent to score better for the team. Then, Tevin Imlach and Kevin Sinclair tried to push their team forward but stayed in the failing effort. By the end of the second innings, West Indies fails to secure their victory against Pakistan. As for their bowling unit, Jayden Seales and Jomel Warrican are excellent players who maintain the opponent batters in the first innings. Even in the tough point, both secured six wickets combined. During the second innings, Jomel Warrican maintained a solid performance against Pakistan and stood against strong batters. Now, comparing both teams’ lineups and their stats, Pakistan holds a higher chance to claim victory against the West Indies in this second test game.
India vs England
In this ICC 2024-25, India and England are ready to play their second T20 match in this five-game series on January 25, 2025, at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai). Fans believe India will continue to hold the lead against England in this game.
Team Analysis
India scored a victory in their previous match with an extraordinary performance against England. Suryakumar Yadav played an excellent role as captain and led his team towards victory. Following him, Abhishek Sharma is the key player who scored better in the batting unit against England bowlers. He even made 8 (sixers) and 5 (fours) in 34 balls. As openers, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, or Suryakumar Yadav may enter the ground. Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh are expected to enter the middle-order positions. Arshdeep Singh, Varu Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel are excellent bowlers in the bowling unit and are expected to perform well in the upcoming second T20 game.
Following their previous loss against India, England is preparing themselves to play strong in this upcoming match without losing their momentum. Phil Salt and Ben Duckett expect to be openers in the upcoming second T20 games, looking into their lineup for this match, following them, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell are expected to be in a middle-order position to manage the Indian bowlers. As for the bowling unit, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid made quite a contribution in their previous game against India and increased the chances of victory for England. Still, they failed to secure the victory and prepare to win the upcoming match against India.
Pivotal Players
Varun Chakaravarthy (India): With his excellent performance against England teams, Varun Chakaravarthy claimed the Player of the Match award in the previous game.
Jos Buttler (England): In England’s teams, Jos Buttler showed great gameplay in the batting order against Indian bowlers and scored 68 runs in 44 balls. He led his team to move forward even in tough situations.
Prediction
Following their first match victory, India determined to win their second game of this T20 series against England to improve their standings against their rivals. In the lineup, Suryakumar Yadav’s decisions are expected to provide better results than the previous game. As he failed to make a solid performance, fans expected Yadav to put a serious effort into his batting to score. Still, his guiding talent made the team win against their opponent, showing his potential to lead his teammates. And Rinku Singh is also a talented opener for the Indian team and holds the potential to face England bowlers. Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar are talented all-rounders who can lead the team toward victory with their solid support. Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, and Nitish Kumar Reddy expect to handle the middle order against the England bowlers. While the batting unit stays solid and strong, the bowling unit holds key players like Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakaravarthy to give tough challenges to opponent batters. India holds a solid lineup in both batting and bowling units, giving them a higher chance of victory. But still, England is not the team to be underestimated.
On the other side, England is preparing to make a solid comeback against India after their previous game loss. As the opening batters, Phil Salt and Ben Duckett are expected to enter the ground against the Indian bowlers. Following them, the middle-order positions are expected to be those of Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell. Each player holds their own unique style to play against their opponent. Particularly, Jos Buttler shined more in the previous game by scoring considerable runs to make England push forward but ended up out in the Varun Chakaravarthy bowling. With many professional players in the lineup, England holds the opportunity to witness the victory in the upcoming second T20 game with India. However, without better coordination between teammates, the game will fall apart. As England faced the disarray of cooperation in the game, which made India utilize the opportunity to strike the win, fans believe England needs to improve their performance better in this upcoming game. As for the bowling unit, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid are the well-performing bowlers who can face solid batters. Still, Gus Atkinson and Liam Livingstone are the better bowlers to play better against India in the upcoming match. While fans expected an intense match between India and England, both team players prepared better for their performance and were determined to claim the victory. Still comparing both teams’ stats and previous gameplay, India will likely secure the win in this upcoming second T20 game.
