Pakistan and West Indies Consider T20I Series Over ODIs
Potential Shift in Series Format
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) are currently discussing the possibility of replacing the scheduled ODI series with a T20I series during Pakistan's upcoming tour of the West Indies in July and August. Initially, the tour was set to feature three T20Is and three ODIs, with the T20 matches planned for July 31, August 2, and August 3.
Recent reports indicate that both boards are contemplating the removal of the 50-over matches in favor of additional T20Is. This strategic change is intended to help both teams develop their squad combinations and gain essential match experience in the T20 format.
Previous Instances of Format Changes
🚨 Pakistan tour to WestIndies is set to be converted into five match T20 series with no one day matches. PCB and CWI mutually agreed to play T20 series with extended T20's keeping in mind preparations for T20 WorldCup 2026.#cricprozone #WIvPAK #Cricket pic.twitter.com/rw0r02zjVR
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This is not the first time such a change has been proposed. Earlier this year, the PCB and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) opted to cancel an ODI series in favor of more T20 matches for similar preparatory purposes, although they eventually reverted to a three-match T20I series due to regional tensions.
An official announcement regarding the finalized schedule for the Pakistan-West Indies series is anticipated in the near future.