After the conclusion of the Test and ODI series, India will now take on West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match series starting Thursday at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. India led by Hardik Pandya, while the hosts will be led by Rovman Powell. India won both the Test and ODI series against the Windies, and will now be looking to win the T20I series as well.
This is India’s first T20I assignment since securing a 2-1 home series victory against New Zealand in February earlier this year. On the other hand, the West Indies cricket team will be making their return to T20I action after a triumphant 2-1 away series win against South Africa in March.
In their 25 encounters, India holds a significant advantage over West Indies with 17 victories, while West Indies has secured 7 wins. Additionally, one match between the two teams ended in a No Result.
For India, the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, and Arshdeep Singh have joined the squad. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been rested, while Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj are out with injuries. West Indies, on the other hand, will feature players like Nicholas Pooran, Johnson Charles, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein and Odean Smith.
West Indies vs India Injury Update
For India, Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj have been ruled out due to injuries.
West Indies vs India Predicted XI
West Indies Predicted XI
1 Brandon King, 2 Kyle Mayers, 3 Johnson Charles/Shai Hope (wk), 4 Nicholas Pooran, 5 Shimron Hetmyer, 6 Rovman Powell (capt), 7 Roston Chase, 8 Jason Holder, 9 Romario Shepherd/Odean Smith, 10 Akeal Hosein, 11 Alzarri Joseph.
India Predicted XI
1 Shubman Gill, 2 Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3 Ishan Kishan/Sanju Samson (wk), 4 Tilak Varma, 5 Hardik Pandya (capt), 6 Suryakumar Yadav, 7 Axar Patel, 8 Kuldeep Yadav, 9 Yuzvendra Chahal, 10 Arshdeep Singh, 11 Mukesh Kumar
West Indies vs India Match Details
Match: West Indies vs India
Date & Time: August 3, 8.00 PM IST
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad
West Indies vs India Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Tilak Varma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Shimron Hetmyer
All-rounders: Kyle Mayers, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
Captain: Ishan Kishan
Vice-captain: Shubman Gill
West Indies vs India: Trinidad Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch in Trinidad has something for both the batters and bowlers, but the slow bowlers will get maximum assistance. A high scoring game is unlikely on the cards.
The weather in Barbados will not be favourable. Rain may interrupt play.
West Indies vs India, 1st T20I Broadcast details
The first ODI between West Indies and India will be live on Doordarshan as far as TV is concerned.
West Indies vs India Live Streaming
Fancode has picked up streaming rights of the West Indies vs India match. The toss will take place at 7.30 PM IST.
West Indies vs India T20I matches Head to Head
| Matches Played | 25 |
| Matches won by India | 17 |
| Matches won by West Indies | 7 |
| Matches Drawn | 0 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
West Indies vs India Match Prediction
India outplayed the West Indies in both the Test and ODI series, and will now be looking to do the same in the game’s shortest format. But the West Indies have a strong squad which can put up a good fight against India.
