West Indies vs India 1st ODI: Kensington Oval Pitch Report, Team Records at Barbados

West Indies are all set to host the Indian team for a three-match ODI series and the opening ODI encounter is scheduled to take place on 27 July, 2023 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. India recently defeated West Indies in a two-match Test series by a 1-0 margin. West Indies are already out of the 2023 ODI World Cup after their poor performances in the Qualifiers, however, the Indian team will be taking these three games as a good preparation and try out different combinations before the mega event.

Kensington Oval Pitch Report

The Kensington Oval in Barbados for the WI vs IND 1st ODI is expected to provide ample assistance to the seamers during the early stages of the match, with the new-ball bowlers benefiting from considerable seam movement and added bounce. As the game progresses, however, the pitch is likely to settle down, becoming more favorable for the batsmen.

In keeping with the traditional Caribbean tracks, this surface is known for its good pace and bounce, making it anything but sluggish. Once the batsmen overcome the challenge posed by the new ball, they should be able to score runs with greater ease. On the other hand, the spinners may not find significant grip or turn on this pitch.

IND vs WI 1st ODI match on Thursday (July 27) in Barbados is expected to be mostly sunny and humid, with a maximum temperature of 32°C during the day. As the evening approaches, the temperature cools down slightly to 28°C. Despite showers on the previous day, there is no risk of rain on the matchday.

Team Records at Barbados

• Out of the 45 ODI matches played at the Kensington Oval so far, West Indies have won a total of 17 games while the visiting teams have emerged victorious on 22 occasions.
• As many as 19 times, teams batting first have emerged victorious in Barbados while the chasing teams have won 25 ODI matches.
• Out of the 3 ODI games between these two teams on this ground, West Indies have won twice while India have won a single encounter.