Summary The match marks a historic occasion as it is the first-ever Test to be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy
TAROUBA (Dunya News) - West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in the opening Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.
According to reports, the match marks a historic occasion as it is the first-ever Test to be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
Speaking after the toss, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his side would also have chosen to bat first had they won the toss.
A notable feature of the match is Pakistan handing a debut to 33-year-old left-arm spinner Ali Usman, who is making his first appearance in Test cricket.
Playing XIs
Pakistan: Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Abbas.
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West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Janhoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (c), Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales.
Pakistan and West Indies have met 56 times in Test cricket, with Pakistan holding the upper hand in the rivalry.
Pakistan have won 22 matches, while the West Indies have claimed 19 victories, and 15 Tests have ended in draws.
