Pakistan are up against West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series at the Multan Cricket Ground, with the hosts looking to ride the momentum wave, while the tourists eye to disrupt and end the World Championship Cycle on a high. (Match Blog | More Cricket News)

Shan Masood has won the toss and opted to bat first on a spin-friendly Multan surface.

Pakistan XI: Shan Masood(c), Muhammad Hurraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed

Last year, India won the title at home, making them the only team to bag four titles in the history of the tournament.

West Indies XI: West Indies (Playing XI): Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach(w), Gudakesh Motie, Kevin Sinclair, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales

Pakistan Squad: Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Rohail Nazir, Muhammad Hurraira, Kashif Ali

West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva(w), Anderson Phillip, Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie, Jomel Warrican, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo

There are a few changes expected on both sides with West Indies vice-captain Joshua Da Silva left out of poor form, while Muhammad Hurraira is set for a debut, replacing the injured Saim Ayub.

West Indies' Amir Jangoo is set for his Test debut. lucky horse

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