1st Test | West Indies vs India – 2023 Men’s Test Series | Windsor Park, Roseau | Today’s Match Prediction
West Indies and India are set to play the first of a two-match test series at the Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica, on July 12. The West Indies team will be looking to improve their performance in the World Test Championship (WTC) after finishing eighth in the previous cycle. They will be missing some experienced players due to injuries, but Kirk Mckenzie and Rahkeem Cornwall have been added to the squad. India, who failed to win the WTC championship for the second time, will be looking to reach their third consecutive finals. They have announced a full-strength squad under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, with some fresh faces added to the team, including Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, and Mukesh Kumar, with at least two of them in line for a potential debut in the first test.
WI vs IND When: Wed 12 – Sun 16 July, 10:00 (local) | Wed 12 – Sun 16 July, 22:00 (CST)
WI vs IND Where: 1st Test, West Indies v India – 2023 Men’s Test Series | Windsor Park, Roseau
WI vs IND Pitch and Weather Report: The pitch at Windsor Park in Dominica is expected to offer some lateral movement for the seamers on Day 1, while the batters are likely to dominate on Day 2 and Day 3. The surface is expected to slow down as the game progresses, with the spinners playing a vital role in the outcome of the game on the last two days. The average first innings score at the venue is 250-270. However, Rain Showers and Thunderstorms are predicted on the first and last day of the match, with temperatures ranging between 26 to 30 degree celsius and humidity in the 70s.
WI vs IND Head To Head: The West Indies and India have played 98 matches against each other, with the West Indies winning 30, India winning 22, and the remaining 46 matches ending in draws.
WI vs IND Teams Preview:
West Indies Probable XIs: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Rahkeem Cornwall, Jermaine Blackwood, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel.
India Probable XIs: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar.
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Indibet Betting Odds: West Indies (5.67) vs India (1.22)
WI vs IND Betting Tips:
- The odds for India to win are currently very short.
- India has a recent record of dominating the West Indies and has some great batters in their squad.
- The West Indian lineup is inexperienced.
- India is likely to win, but the match could be closer than expected.
- The presence of Aswin and Jadeja in the Indian lineup gives them insurance and could be a deciding factor.
WI vs IND Match Prediction: India to win!
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