MULTAN, Pakistan — Heavy fog has delayed the start of the first cricket test between Pakistan and the West Indies on Friday. Both teams are bottom-placed at the World Test Championship with Pakistan at No. 8 and West Indies at No. 9. Australia and South Africa have already qualified for June 11-15 WTC final at Lord’s.

Day 1 of the first Test between Pakistan and West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium was delayed despite no rain. There was intense fog at the venue which forced a delay in the match.

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Pakistan hopes its tried and tested spin template will be successful against the West Indies as the two bottom-placed teams in the World Test Championship gear up for the two-test series starting from Friday.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs West Indies from the West Indies in Pakistan 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

West Indies, not a part of the Champions Trophy, will try to dent Pakistan's confidence ahead of a tournament that the Asian nation will host. Kraigg Brathwaite will be leading the West Indies while Joshua Da Silva will be the vice captain.

Multan Cricket Stadium will host the two-match Test series between Pakistan and West Indies, starting on January 17.

WI enter the series after drawing a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Their batting lineup includes Keacy Carty and Mikyle Louis.

West Indies fast bowling legend Courtney Walsh enjoyed operating against the Pakistan team. As per ESPNcricinfo, he took 63 wickets at an average of 23.04 across 18 Tests against the side. No other WI bowler has even 55 wickets in this regard.