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. At the end of Day 2 in the second Test at Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies were 86 for 1, trailing India by 352 runs. The opening duo of Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul put up a solid stand of 71 runs before Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Chanderpaul.
In India’s first innings, Virat Kohli scored a brilliant 121, contributing significantly to their total of 438 runs. The middle-order batsmen also performed well, with Rohit Sharma (80), Ravindra Jadeja (61), Yashasvi Jaiswal (57), and Ravichandran Ashwin (56) scoring valuable half-centuries to bolster India’s position.
West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and chose to bowl first, but India’s strong batting display put them in a commanding position. As the match progressed, the West Indies faced a challenging task to close the gap and make a comeback. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about the India vs West Indies day 3 of the 2nd Test pitch report.
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IND vs WI 2023 2nd Test Day 3 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.