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), which commenced with the ongoing Ashes 2023 Test series between England and Australia. In their previous tour of West Indies in 2022, India secured a 4-1 victory in the T20 series and a 3-0 win in the ODI series. The last time India played a Test in West Indies was in 2019. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about the India vs West Indies 1st Test pitch report.
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IND vs WI 2023 1st Test Pitch Report
The pitch at Windsor Park offers a challenging start for batsmen in the first innings. On the opening day, fast bowlers tend to dominate, requiring batsmen to exercise caution. However, as the match progresses, the pitch becomes more favorable for batting on the second and third days. 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.