IND vs WI Dream11 The excitement is building up as India gears up to face West Indies in the highly anticipated 1st T20I match of the India Tour of West Indies. Scheduled to take place at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on August 3, cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this thrilling encounter. Both teams have shown their prowess in recent T20 matches, with three victories each in their last five games. As the favorites to start the tournament, India will look to continue their winning streak against the spirited West Indies side.
India’s Dominating Performance Against New Zealand:
In their recent encounter with New Zealand, India showcased a dominating performance. Winning the toss and choosing to bat, India got off to a strong start despite the early dismissal of Ishan Kishan. Shubhman Gill, in exceptional form, dismantled the bowlers, leading India to an imposing total of 234 runs. The New Zealand team struggled to chase down the target and eventually collapsed for a mere 66 runs, handing India a resounding victory with a massive 168-run margin.
Match Information:
- Match: West Indies vs. India, 1st T20I
- Series: India Tour of West Indies
- Date: August 3, 2023
- Time: 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Probable Playing XI:
West Indies:
- Brandon King
- Rovman Powell
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Kyle Mayers
- Romario Shepherd
- Shai Hope (C)
- Johnson Charles
- Nicholas Pooran
- Alzarri Joseph
- A Athanaze
- Oshane Thomas
India:
- Shubman Gill
- SA Yadav
- HH Pandya (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- RA Jadeja
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- SV Samson
- Mukesh Kumar
- Shardul Thakur
- KL Yadav
- Umran Malik
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, the ball tends to swing, while reverse swing comes into play towards the end of the innings. Batsmen will need to exercise caution and adapt to the conditions before playing their shots. Historically, teams winning the toss have chosen to bowl first, with the average first innings total being 137.
