The eagerly awaited first Test match between India and West Indies is set to take place at Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica from July 12 to July 16. Team India is ready for a comprehensive tour of West Indies in July, encompassing all formats of the game. The official schedule released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) includes two Tests, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and a five-match T20 International series, commencing on July 12. The IND vs WI Test series will mark the beginning of India’s campaign in the World Test Championship Cycle (2023-25).
India continues to dominate with yet another successful session. They have now extended their lead to 162 runs with eight wickets still in hand. Despite losing the wickets of Rohit and Gill in quick succession, Kohli has arrived at the crease and provided stability to the team. Meanwhile, the debutant Jaiswal has shown exceptional resilience, carrying his bat throughout the day and inching closer to a magnificent score of 150 on his debut.
Among the West Indies bowlers, Rakheem Cornwall posed the greatest threat, but unfortunately, he suffered an injury, depriving his team of their potent weapon. This setback forced West Indies to bowl without Cornwall’s valuable contributions. India will be determined to maximize their lead in the first innings, aiming to avoid having to bat again in this test match. Their focus will be on building a substantial advantage to firmly assert their dominance. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about the India vs West Indies day 3 of the 1st Test pitch report.
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IND vs WI 2023 1st Test Day 3 Pitch Report
The Windsor Park pitch has historically behaved like a conventional Test wicket, favoring fast bowlers and spinners on the first day and becoming easier to bat on the second and third days. On the final two days of the Test, spinners are useful because of how much the pitch has been utilized. Subsequently, spin bowlers come into play on the fourth and fifth days, finding assistance from the pitch. Overall, the pitch at Windsor Park is considered balanced, with a mix of support for both fast bowlers and spinners throughout the duration of the match.