WI vs IND Test Match Prediction & Betting Tips
West Indies and India begin their two-match Test series on Wednesday morning in Roseau, Dominica. This is the first time the teams have played against each other in this format since 2019. West Indies last played Test cricket in March with India losing to Australia in the World Test Championship Final in June. Read on as we preview this clash. The Test gets underway at Windsor Park at 10:00 local time.
Although West Indies have struggled in recent Tests, they have an excellent record at home over recent games. However, this will be a very tough challenge against this India side.
India are without some of their best quick bowlers but still have plenty of strong players particularly with the bat and in the spin department. They will be very confident of going 1-0 up in the series.
West Indies vs India Test Match Live Streaming
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WI vs IND Match Toss Prediction
We expect this pitch to turn more as the game progresses and as a result we predict that both captains will choose to bat first in this Test.
WI vs IND Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be dry and to turn from the beginning of the match. Low bounce is anticipated with a par first innings score of 350.
Dominica Weather Report
There will be a small chance of rain throughout all five days of the Test Match with the temperature in the mid-20s on each day. The cloudiest conditions are forecast on the first day of the game.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for West Indies vs India Test Match 2023
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
The hosts will be without left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie who is rehabilitating from a lower back injury. Spinners Rakheem Cornwall and Jomel Warrican are both pressing for a place in the starting XI as are potential debutants Kirk McKenzie and Alick Athanaze.
WI Key Players
- Kraigg Brathwaite - The skipper has already struck a Test Match century this year and has been in fine form at the top of the order alongside Tagenarine Chanderpaul over recent games.
- Jason Holder - the former captain and all-rounder has taken 12 wickets in Test Matches so far in 2023. His lower order batting and experience will also be crucial in this match.
- Alzarri Joseph - The quick bowler is the leading non-spin wicket taker for West Indies this calendar year. He is a threat with the ball across all formats.
WI Team Form
West Indies have won only one of their last six Tests but all of those matches have been away fixtures. At home, they are targeting their fourth win in a row.
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West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
India Team News & Playing 11
IND Team News
After finishing as runners-up in the World Test Championship for the second successive campaign, India begin this cycle of fixtures without the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (injured) and Mohammed Shami (rested).
Skipper Rohit Sharma has confirmed the inclusion of Yashasvi Jaiswal as an opener in the 1st Test. Jaiswal will be making his debut in red-ball format. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill will be given the No.3 spot which was a vacant position after Cheteshwar Pujara was dropped.
IND Key Players
- Virat Kohli - The right-handed top order batter is 21 runs away from bringing up 8500 Test runs. He has been in strong form in international cricket over the last 18 months.
- Ravindra Jadeja - The bowling all-rounder has been brilliant on turning wickets in India earlier this year and he will be ready to make an impact with both bat and ball in this Test.
- Ravichandran Ashwin - The experienced off-spinner was left out of the side for the World Test Championship Final and will have a point to prove in this match.
IND Team Form
India have not won any of their last three Tests but have a particularly strong record in this format against West Indies.
India Predicted Playing 11
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan/KS Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jaydev Unadkat
West Indies vs India Head to Head
India lead the head to head score 30-22 after 98 Test Matches. West Indies have lost each of the last four meetings between the sides and you have to go back to 2002 to find the last time they beat India in Test cricket.
WI vs IND Head to Head Stats in Tests
| |
Matches Played |
WI Won |
IND Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| Overall |
98 |
22 |
30 |
0 |
46 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
West Indies vs India Betting Odds
In spite of being the hosts, West Indies are priced at 8.00 to win this opening game of the series with the bookies. India are clear favourites at 1.36.
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Who will win West Indies vs India Test Match?
India have a very experienced and impressive batting line-up with some real talent in the spin department also. West Indies have some exciting players but overall look to be the weaker side ahead of this game.
🏆 West Indies vs India Prediction
Neither team comes into this Test Match in strong form in this format although it should be noted that India’s last three games have been against Australia with West Indies’ against South Africa and Zimbabwe. India are not at full strength and West Indies are a strong side at home but we are still predicting India to be too good with both bat and ball. Our prediction is for India to win this Test.
Jul 12, 2023
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
Windsor Park - Roseau, Dominica
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