The second ODI of India Tour to West Indies is scheduled to be played on 29th July 2023 at the Kensington Oval Barbados Stadium. India is ahead by 1-0 in the series after registering a victory in the first ODI. If India wins the 2nd ODI, then it will also win the series. The game between India and West Indies in the 2nd ODI will commence at 7 PM IST and will stream for free on JioCinema. Here we have covered everything you need to know about Kensington Oval Barbados Stadium pitch report, average score, highest total & more.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Kensington Oval Barbados Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval in Barbados will initially assist the seamers, with the new-ball bowlers experiencing good seam movement and extra bounce. However, as the game progresses, the track will settle and become more favorable for the batsmen.
As a typical Caribbean pitch, it will maintain a good pace and bounce, making it not a slow or sluggish track. This means that once the batsmen overcome the early challenges posed by the new ball, they can score runs more comfortably. On the other hand, the spinners are unlikely to find excessive grip and turn from this pitch.
Interestingly, teams batting second have had remarkable success at this venue, winning 25 matches, while only 19 victories have gone to the teams batting first. As a result, winning the toss and choosing to bowl first would be a strategic advantage for the team.
IND vs WI 2nd ODI Kensington Oval Barbados Stadium ODI Records
| Total matches | 50 |
| Matches won batting first | 22 |
| Matches won bowling first | 26 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 229 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 199 |
| Highest total recorded | 364/4 (48.4 Ov) by ENG vs WI |
| Lowest total recorded | 91/10 (30 Ov) by IRE vs AUS |
| Highest score chased | 364/4 (48.4 Ov) by ENG vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 197/8 (50 Ov) by PAK vs WI |