The highly anticipated first Test match between West Indies and India is set to take place at Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica from July 12 to July 16. The rivalry between India and West Indies in Test cricket is a captivating one. The two teams have clashed in 98 matches, with India emerging victorious in 22 encounters and West Indies prevailing on 30 occasions. The remaining 46 matches ended in a draw. While West Indies dominated this Test fixture till 1990s, India have not lost a Test match against West Indies since 2002.
On the day 2 of the IND vs WI 1st Test, India dominated with an impressive batting performance. Skipper Rohit Sharma and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased their skills by scoring centuries, propelling India to a commanding total of 312/2 by the end of the day’s play on Thursday. Unfortunately, Sharma couldn’t extend his innings after reaching the milestone, while Shubman Gill also departed shortly thereafter. At stumps, Virat Kohli (36 runs off 96 balls) was holding the crease alongside Jaiswal, who had accumulated an impressive 143 runs off 350 balls.
On the day 1, Ravichandran Ashwin, making a comeback to the Indian team after being overlooked for the WTC final last month, displayed his brilliance by claiming his 33rd five-wicket haul. Ashwin’s exceptional performance put India in a commanding position. He took five wickets for 60 runs in 24.3 overs, causing a collapse in the West Indies’ batting lineup. The hosts could only manage a meager 150 runs in 64.3 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja (3/26) also contributing with crucial wickets.
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India vs West Indies: Free Live Streaming Details of 1st Test Match
When is the India vs West Indies 1st Test match being held?
The IND vs WI 1st Test match will take place from July 12 to July 16.
At what time does the India vs West Indies 1st Test match begin?
The IND vs WI 1st Test match will begin at 7:30 PM (IST) on Wednesday.
Where is the India vs West Indies 1st Test match being played?
The IND vs WI 1st Test match will take place at the Windsor Park Stadium, Dominica.
Where to catch the live streaming of India vs West Indies 1st Test match?
The live stream of 1st Test match between IND vs WI will be available on the JioCinema and FanCode Apps, providing you with the opportunity to watch the match from anywhere at any time.
Where to catch the live telecasting of India vs West Indies 1st Test match?
The live telecast of 1st Test match between IND vs WI will be accessible on Doordarshan Network within India, thus the match will be available for viewing on DD Sports Channel.