WI vs IND 2nd Test Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The final of the two-match Test series between West Indies and India begins on Thursday morning at the Queen’s Park Oval. The first game of the series was completely one-sided with India winning inside three days in Roseau, Dominica by an innings and 141 runs last week. Read on as we preview this second Test. This clash gets underway at the Port of Spain, Trinidad at 10:00 local time.
It would be a big turnaround in fortunes if West Indies were able to turn last week’s huge defeat into a victory at Port of Spain. They will come into this game with a lack of confidence with bat and ball.
India did not play with a huge amount of attacking intent in the First Test but still won the game before Day 4. They have stronger players in every position and we expect them to win again in this Test.
West Indies vs India 2nd Test Match Live Streaming
TV channels: You can watch this game on DD Sports channel, BT Sport
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WI vs IND Match Toss Prediction
Batting last on this pitch will be tough against strong spin bowlers for both teams. We predict that both sides will want to bat first in Trinidad.
WI vs IND Pitch Report
We expect this pitch to turn as the game progresses in Trinidad. It will take longer for the spinners to come into the game compared to the opening Test and we expect a par score to be around 400 in the first innings.
Trinidad Weather Report
Humid conditions are forecast across all five scheduled days of the Test Match and there is a strong chance of a rain shower on each day.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for West Indies vs India 2nd Test Match 2023
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
Alick Athanaze made his debut for West Indies in the First Test and could well be pushed up the order in this game. Rahkeem Cornwall and Jomel Warrican both bowled with control but did not have enough runs from their batters to play with. Overall, we are not expecting many changes to the team.
WI Key Players
- Alick Athanaze - The 24 year old left-hander made an impressive debut with bat and ball in Dominica. India’s bowlers will see him as a big wicket in this game.
- Kraigg Brathwaite - The skipper batted in his usual defensive manner with a low strike-rate in the First Test. He will want to make a big contribution for the team in this Test.
- Kemar Roach - The right-arm pace bowler is very accurate and has a huge amount of experience. Only four bowlers have taken more Test wickets for West Indies.
WI Team Form
West Indies had won three successive Tests at home before last week’s defeat. At home and away they have won only one of their last seven games.
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West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Alick Athanaze, 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).
Rohit Sharma’s side were far too good in the opening game of the series and gained themselves an additional two days rest ahead of this match. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan made their debuts in Dominica and will both play again in this Test.
IND Key Players
- Rohit Sharma - The right-handed opener hit his 10th Test Match and 44th international century in the last game. He combines solid defence with attacking shots.
- Ravindra Jadeja - The all-rounder hit 37 not out in his only innings with the bat last week as well as taking 5 wickets across the game. He will be a threat with bat and ball once again.
- Ravichandran Ashwin - The spinner came back into the side in the last game and took 7-71 in the final innings. He will be very hard to play in the second innings of this match.
IND Team Form
India came into last week’s Test not in strong form but they were way too good in all sessions in Dominica and fully deserved their victory.
India Predicted Playing 11
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jaydev Unadkat
West Indies vs India Head to Head
This will be the 100th Test Match between West Indies and India with India now leading the head to head 31-22. The last three games have been won by margins of 318 runs, 257 runs and an innings and 141 runs.
WI vs IND Head to Head Stats in Tests
| |
Matches Played |
WI Won |
IND Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| Overall |
99 |
22 |
31 |
0 |
46 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
West Indies vs India Betting Odds
After such a dominant display in the opening Test, the bookies are expecting India to win easily again. You can back West Indies at 17.00 with India overwhelming favourites at 1.30.
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Who will win West Indies vs India Test Match?
West Indies have talented players but they are very low on confidence and do not have the batting depth required at this level. India come into this Test as the top team.
🏆 West Indies vs India Prediction
Although India were far too good for West Indies last week, and have not lost to them in this format since 2002, the hosts will be keen to give a better account of themselves in this Test. West Indies have lost only one of their last seven Tests in Trinidad and we expect them to be competitive however, we are backing India to come out on top and to win this game.
Jul 20, 2023
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
Queens Park Oval - Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
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