The West Indies and Pakistan will face off in the series decider at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, on Tuesday, August 12. With the three-match ODI series locked at 1-1, both teams will be pushing hard for a win.
The hosts head into the match buoyed by a five-wicket win in the second ODI but they remain inconsistent with the bat. Pakistan struggled to get going in the last game; they had a lacklustre batting compared to their strong showing in the opener.
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Given that the second ODI was shortened due to rain, fans and players will be keeping a close eye on the skies for this crucial clash. As we prepare for the game, one question looms large: will rain play spoilsport?
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Trinidad latest weather forecast ahead of West Indies vs Pakistan 3rd ODI
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
According to Accuweather, weather conditions in Tarouba suggest there is a real possibility of interruptions during the match - particularly in the afternoon. Forecasts indicate a 50% chance of precipitation with peak temperatures around 32-34°C and high humidity.
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Afternoon showers could once again stop the play just as they did in the second ODI. Let's take a look at hourly weather updates for the match. The match starts at 09:30 AM local time.
09:00 AM: 29°C, 7% precipitation, intermittent clouds
10:00 AM: 30°C, 7% precipitation, intermittent clouds
11:00 AM: 31°C, 7% precipitation, mostly cloudy
12:00 PM: 32°C, 10% precipitation, mostly cloudy
01:00 PM: 33°C, 43% precipitation, intermittent clouds
02:00 PM: 34°C, 47% precipitation, intermittent clouds
03:00 PM: 33°C, 51% precipitation, rain
04:00 PM: 32°C, 55% precipitation, rain
05:00 PM: 30°C, 49% precipitation, cloudy
06:00 PM: 30°C, 35% precipitation, cloudy
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Recent rain has left the surface at the Brian Lara Stadium on the slower side with variable bounce making shot-making tricky. In the previous game, these conditions favoured the bowlers and chasing seemed to offer an advantage.
Teams winning the toss may once again look to bowl first - using the dampness and grip to restrict runs before dew potentially eases batting later in the evening.
Weather forecast in Trinidad: What happens if West Indies vs Pakistan is stopped by rain?
If rain plays spoilsport and if the match can resume play within the allowed time, DLS method will be used for calculating revised targets.
In case of a tie, if the weather conditions prevent the super over from being completed or if the match is abandoned without a ball being balled, or a no result due to rain, the trophy will shared by the two teams since the series is level 1-1.
What time does the 3rd ODI between West Indies and Pakistan start?
The 3rd ODI between West Indies and Pakistan will begin at 07:00 PM IST, August 12.
How to watch the 3rd ODI between West Indies and Pakistan?
Unfortunately, no TV channel in India will telecast the 3rd ODI between West Indies and Pakistan. Fans can stream the game on FanCode app and website.
| Match | TV Channel | Live stream |
| West Indies and Pakistan | NA | FanCode app and website |
3rd ODI, West Indies and Pakistan: Latest betting odds, prediction
According to odds on Dafabet, Pakistan are the favourites to win the 3rd ODI against West Indies.
| RESULTS | ODDS |
|---|---|
| WI win | 2.36 |
| PAK win | 1.60 |