WI vs IND 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
With the Test and ODI series both complete, West Indies and India begin their five-match T20I series on Thursday morning in Trinidad. India won the two-match Test series 1-0 before clinching the ODI series 2-1 on Tuesday. Read on as we preview this opening game of the series. This T20I begins at 10:30 local time at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba.
West Indies beat South Africa by 7 runs to secure a 2-1 series win back in March. This format is the home side’s strongest and they will expect to give India a close game in this clash.
India’s last T20I fixture saw them thrash New Zealand by 168 runs as they bowled out the Black Caps for 66 when defending a target of 234-4. They have selected a strong squad for this series.
West Indies vs India 1st T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: You can watch this game on BT Sport, DD Sports Channel, Flow Sports, Rush and SportsMax.
Live Streaming:This match can be live streamed on JioCinema and Fancode
WI vs IND Match Toss Prediction
In the only previous T20I at this venue, West Indies won the toss, chose to field but lost the game. With poor weather forecast, we predict that both teams will want to bat first.
WI vs IND Pitch Report
There will be plenty of turn for the spinners on this pitch and some assistance for the quick bowlers if they put the ball in the right place. We expect a par score to be around 175-180.
Trinidad Weather Report
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast throughout this game. Expect high humidity and the temperature to be in the low-30s from start to finish.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for West Indies vs India 1st T20 Match 2023
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
Although the losing margin has been by only one game in both the Test and ODI series, West Indies have been outplayed throughout most parts of India’s tour. Nicholas Pooran and Akeal Hosein come straight into this game after playing in the 2023 Major League Cricket tournament.
WI Key Players
- Brandon King - The 28 year old right-handed top order batter has a top T20 score of 132 not out and has steadily improved in international cricket over the last few years.
- Rovman Powell - The skipper played in only one of the ODIs but is recognised as a very powerful middle-order batter in this format.
- Obed McCoy - The left-arm pace bowler gets plenty of bounce on any pitch. He has taken over 100 wickets in T20 cricket with a strike-rate of 13.9.
WI Team Form
West Indies have won three of their last five matches in this format with two victories over South Africa and one over Zimbabwe.
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West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy
India Team News & Playing 11
IND Team News
Hardik Pandya will captain the side in this series continuing the work he did in the final two ODIs on this tour. Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are all missing through injury although Bumrah is scheduled to return in the next tour.
IND Key Players
- Suryakumar Yadav - The 32 year old not only has an average of 46.52 in T20Is but has scored his runs with a strike-rate of 175.76.
- Shubman Gill - The top order right-hander has been in brilliant form across 2023 and took the Player of the Match Award after hitting 85 at this venue on Tuesday.
- Yuzvendra Chahal - The right-arm spinner has a brilliant T20I record and has taken 48 wickets across the last two IPL campaigns.
IND Team Form
India have won three of their last four T20Is and were completely dominant in their last game in this format in February.
India Predicted Playing 11
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal
West Indies vs India Head to Head
Since July 2017, West Indies have beaten India in only two of their last 17 meetings. India won the last three head to heads by 7 wickets, 59 runs and 88 runs.
WI vs IND Head to Head Stats in T20
| |
Matches Played |
WI Won |
IND Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
25 |
7 |
17 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
West Indies vs India Betting Odds
West Indies come into this opening game of the series as the underdogs. They can be backed at 3.25 with India at 1.30 to win.
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Who will win West Indies vs India 1st T20 Match?
West Indies have brought back some of their most experienced international players for this series and we expect them to be competitive. However, India have plenty of strength in T20 cricket and they are the clear top side.
🏆 West Indies vs India Prediction
We expect this series to be the closest in terms of matches and over the course of the five-match series we are predicting at least one victory for each side. West Indies will be desperate to put in a better batting performance in this game after struggling in the final ODI at this venue. Our prediction is for a close T20I but with India coming out on top.
Aug 03, 2023
20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT
Brian Lara Stadium - Tarouba, Trinidad And Tobago
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