The rain-interrupted India vs West Indies Second Test has left cricket fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming 3-match ODI series. With the World Cup 2023 approaching, the significance of playing more ODIs has multiplied. Set to begin at the iconic Kensington Oval on July 27, this series holds immense importance for India, who won’t play another ODI until September. Despite their last ODI being in March, India enters the contest as the hot favorite. On the other hand, the West Indies played in the ODI World Cup Qualifiers less than a month ago.
Match Details:
- Match: India vs West Indies, 1st ODI
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 27, 7:00 PM
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: DD Network & JioCinema
Pitch Report: The pitch at Kensington Oval offers a fair balance between bat and ball. In the 49 matches played here, the team batting first has secured victory in 22 games, while the chasing side has emerged victorious in 25 matches. Historically, the average 1st inning score has been around 229 runs. However, more recently, teams have been crossing the 300-run mark as well. Chasing a target has been slightly easier on this pitch, prompting the toss-winning captain to consider bowling first.
IND vs WI: Top Fantasy Picks: For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, several players stand out as excellent choices for their dream teams. The top fantasy picks for the match are:
- Virat Kohli
- Mohammed Siraj
- Shai Hope
Probable Playing XIs: India:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Surya Kumar Yadav
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Umran Malik
West Indies:
- Brandon King
- Kyle Mayers
- Alick Athanaze
- Shai Hope (c & wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Rovman Powell
- Romario Shepherd
- Alzarri Joseph
- Kevin Sinclair
- Gudakesh Motie
- Oshane Thomas
