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.
At Stumps on Day 3, West Indies scored 229 for 5, trailing India by 209 runs in the second Test held in Trinidad. In the third session, Mohammed Siraj bowled Joshua Da Silva, while Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Jermaine Blackwood. However, India failed to make any breakthroughs with the new ball on Day 3. In the second session, Ravichandran Ashwin removed Kraigg Brathwaite, providing India with a crucial breakthrough, as the West Indies skipper fell for 75 runs.
Earlier, debutant Mukesh Kumar claimed the wicket of Kirk McKenzie before rain forced an early Lunch on Saturday. At the end of the day’s play, Alick Athanaze (37 not out) and Jason Holder (11 not out) were at the crease when the umpires called for Stumps. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about the India vs West Indies day 4 of the 2nd Test pitch report.
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IND vs WI 2023 2nd Test Day 4 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.
