The much-anticipated second Test match between India and West Indies is scheduled to be held at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, commencing on July 20 and concluding on July 24. Rohit Sharma’s Team India is determined to secure a 2-0 series whitewash as they face West Indies in the second Test of the two-match series. On the other hand, West Indies will be determined to rebound in this Test, with the goal of securing a victory to level the series.
In the previous encounter at Dominica, India achieved a resounding victory inside three days, defeating the hosts by an innings and 141 runs. As the two teams meet for the 100th time in Test cricket, it marks a significant milestone for both sides. In the first session, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal showed composure and confidence, forming a solid partnership. However, the second session witnessed a shift in the narrative. India lost three wickets, including Jaiswal and Rohit, after a strong opening stand. Shubman Gill struggled, managing only 10 runs.
Unfortunately, Ajinkya Rahane fell on the final ball of the second session, giving the West Indies an advantage. In the third session, Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja’s brilliant partnership turned the tide in India’s favor. They built a strong stand, ensuring no further wickets were lost. Kohli scored 87 off 161 balls, while Jadeja contributed 36 off 84, propelling India to a commanding position at 288/4 by the end of the day. Their resilience brought India back into a commanding position in the match. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about the India vs West Indies day 2 of the 2nd Test pitch report.
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IND vs WI 2023 2nd Test Day 2 Pitch Report
The Queen’s Park Oval provides a typical Caribbean surface that will assist the batters in the first two innings and will get slower as the match progresses. Pacers can enjoy bowling with the new ball, while spinners may come in handy in the final two days. Out of 61 Tests played at the venue, the team batting first has won 20 matches, while the chasing side has emerged victorious on 18 occasions. The average first-innings score at the Queen’s Park Oval is a little over 300.
