The stage is set for an exciting encounter as India takes on West Indies in the 1st Test of the India Tour Of West Indies 2023 series. The match is scheduled at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica, from July 12 to 16, 2023. As the first match of the series, both teams will aim to set the tone and gain momentum early on. The result of this Test will not only impact the series but also contribute to the teams’ standing in the World Test Championship rankings.
India enters this Test series with a sense of redemption after their heartbreaking loss in the ICC World Test Championship 2023 final. On the other hand, West Indies will be eager to prove themselves after failing to qualify for the 2023 World Cup.
India vs West Indies 1st Test Match Details
Match: West Indies vs India, 1st Test
Series: India Tour Of West Indies 2023
Date: July 12-16, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica
Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica Pitch Report
The pitch at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica, generally supports both batters and bowlers throughout a Test match. On the first day, the pitch assists the faster bowlers with extra bounce and movement off the surface. As the match progresses into the second and third days, the pitch becomes easier to bat on, allowing the batters to play their shots more freely. However, as the game enters the last two days, the pitch starts to wear down and deteriorate, favouring the spin bowlers. The spinners can extract, turn and bounce from the surface, making scoring runs challenging for the batters.
| Windsor Park, Dominica Pitch Test Stats | |
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 (40%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 2 (40%) |
| Matches with No Result (or) Tied | 1 (20%) |
| Average First Innings score | 246 |
| Average Second Innings score | 302 |
| Average Third Innings score | 222 |
| Average Fourth Innings score | 159 |
| Highest Team Total | 381/4 (ZIM) |
| Lowest Team Total | 141/10 (ZIM) |
Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica Weather Update
The weather forecast for the match days at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica, indicates Partly Cloudy skies with a temperature around 30°C. The humidity is expected to be 77%, accompanied by a 29 km/h wind speed. Thankfully, there is only a 30% chance of rain during the match days.
India vs West Indies Test Head-to-head Stats
Total Matches – 98
India Won – 22
West Indies Won – 30
Drawn – 46
India’s Probable Playing XI For 1st Test Match
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Jaydev Unadkat.
West Indies Probable Playing XI For 1st Test Match
Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Jermaine Blackwood, Rahkeem Cornwall, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph.
West Indies vs India, 1st Test Match Probable Winner
Considering the recent form of both teams in test matches and their head-to-head statistics, India is the favourite to win the first test match.
India vs West Indies 1st Test Match Live Telecast And Streaming Details
The India vs West Indies first test match will be telecasted live on the popular DD Sports channel in India. Additionally, for those who prefer online streaming, the matches will be available on JioCinema and FanCode platforms.
