Hey guys, welcome back to my blog SlogVlog! In today’s post, we will be doing a preview of the 1st Test Between the West Indies and India. Before that, let’s look at how the teams have performed in their previous matches.
India:
Let’s focus our attention on the visiting team in India. Just a month ago, India competed in the final of the World Test Championship for the second consecutive time. Unfortunately, they faced a substantial defeat, falling short by 209 runs. Since then, the team has not played matches, leaving them eager to redeem themselves and bounce back strongly in the upcoming Test against West Indies. It will be fascinating to see how India approaches this match and whether they can recover from their previous setback to showcase their true potential on the field.
West Indies:
Let’s shift our focus to the West Indies team. From the 1970s to the 1990s, the West Indies dominated world cricket, excelling in Tests and ODIs. They were renowned for their formidable pace bowling attack and explosive batting lineup. However, the team has experienced a significant decline in recent years, struggling to regain its former glory.
Despite their historical achievements, the West Indies have faced challenges maintaining consistency and competitiveness across all formats. Their decline has been evident in their performances against teams like Ireland, Zimbabwe, Scotland, and the Netherlands, where they have faced unexpected losses. Furthermore, their failure to qualify for major tournaments like the T20 and ODI World Cup has added to their struggles. They have officially hit rock bottom.
Nevertheless, there is always hope for revival. West Indies cricket has a rich legacy, and there have been glimpses of their potential in individual performances. It is essential for the team to regroup, rebuild, and work towards developing a strong and cohesive unit. With the right strategies, talent development, and a renewed focus on performance, the West Indies can strive to become a formidable force in international cricket once again. Only time will tell if they can overcome their current challenges and rise to prominence in the coming years. I truly hope they rise from here and rule world cricket again, or at least become a force to reckon with.
Let’s begin with the post. This is how the post will go-
Table:
- Probable 11
- Weather
- Pitch
- Stats
- Prediction
- Where/When/How to watch this match in INDIA & WEST INDIES
Probable 11 For Both Teams:
West Indies:
- Kraigg Brathwaite (C)
- Tagenarine Chanderpaul
- Raymon Reifer
- Jermaine Blackwood
- Alick Athanaze
- Jason Holder
- Rahkeem Cornwall
- Joshua de Silva (WK)
- Kemar Roach
- Alzarri Joseph
- Shannon Gabriel
India:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Ajinkhya Rahane
- Jadeja
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- R. Ashwin
- Shardul Thakur
- Jaidev Unadkat
- Mohammad Siraj
Weather Report:
According to the weather report, the weather in Windsor Park Dominica is going to be mostly cloudy for the first four days, and on the fifth day rain is expected throughout the day.
- Day 1-
- Temperature = 27°
- Precipitation = 50%
- Humidity = 84%
- Wind Speed = 14 KMPH
- Day 2-
- Temperature = 31°
- Precipitation = 20%
- Humidity = 76%
- Wind Speed= 31 KMPH
- Day 3-
- Temperature = 30°
- Precipitation = 20%
- Humidity = 77%
- Wind Speed = 29 KMPH
- Day 4-
- Temperature= 30°
- Precipitation = 20%
- Humidity = 76%
- Wind Speed = 29 KMPH
- Day 5-
- Temperature = 30°
- Precipitation = 40%
- Humidity = 77%
- Wind Speed = 26 KMPH
That is the Weather Report for this match:
Pitch Report:
Based on the weather report, it appears that the conditions at Windsor Park, Dominica, for the first four days of the Test match will be mostly cloudy. This could potentially impact the play, as overcast conditions can favor the bowlers and provide assistance with swing and seam movement. Batsmen might need to be cautious and adapt their game accordingly. So maybe, the team who wins the toss should elect to bowl first.
Stats: WI VS IND In Test Cricket:
| Matches- | 98 |
| West Indies Won- | 30 |
| India Won- | 22 |
| Draw- | 46 |
| Tied- | 0 |
Prediction-
This match is very important for both teams. This match will be a confidence booster for India after their dismal performance against Australia. This match, actually every match from here on important for their West Indies not just because they are desperate for a win, but also because from now on, it’s their time to shine. They have hit rock bottom and they would want to rise back and rule cricket again. And they are currently a team with absolutely. nothing to lose, what is more dangerous than that? Now coming to the main point, yes we will be picking India to win this test match because their players are in good form and almost the whole West Indies team is not in the greatest state of mind and not in their best form, and to beat a team like India you need to be at your best. But I genuinely want West Indies to win this match.
If you want to see the first match of the West Indies VS India tour then please open Jio Cinema. And watch it for free (In India) at 7:30 PM IST, if you live in West Indies then you can watch it on ESPN at 10:00 AM UTC.
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