IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction: 1st Test Playing 11, Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips for India vs West Indies Dream11 Team
Published on: Jul 10, 2023 11:50 am IST|Updated on: Jul 11, 2023 11:49 pm IST
The inaugural match of the two-match Test series is set to take place at Windsor Park, Rosseau, Dominica on 12th July at 07:30 PM IST. Here are a few tips to help you create your IND vs WI Dream11 team.
India vs West Indies, 1st Test
12th July, 07:30 PM IST
Windsor Park, Rosseau, Dominica
IND vs WI Preview
After the WTC 2023 Final, Team India’s next task is an all-format tour of the West Indies. In the USA and the West Indies, India will compete in 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20I games. India vs West Indies 2023 series will begin on July 12 and conclude on August 13.
The cycle for the 2023–25 World Test Championship will include the two Test matches. India last toured the West Indies in 2022, taking both the T20 and ODI series by scores of 4-1 and 3-0, respectively. In 2019, India last played a Test match in the West Indies.
Team Form Guide:
WI (recent first): L L W D L
IN (recent first): L D L W W
Windsor Park Dominica Pitch Report
The Windsor Park pitch has historically behaved like a conventional Test wicket, favoring fast bowlers on the first day and becoming easier to bat on the second and third days. On the final two days of the Test, spinners are useful because of how much the pitch has been utilized. Here’s detailed Windsor Park Dominica Pitch Report.
WI Playing 11
- Kraigg Brathwaite (c)
- Tagenarine Chanderpaul
- Raymon Reifer
- Rahkeem Cornwall
- Jermaine Blackwood (vc)
- Alick Athanaze
- Joshua Da Silva
- Jason Holder
- Alzarri Joseph
- Kemar Roach
- Shannon Gabriel
West Indies Team News
- All players from the team are available for selection.
- There are no injury concerns for the side.
- Kraigg Brathwaite will lead the side, while Joshua Da Silva will take responsibility for the glove work.
- Left-hand batter Kirk McKenzie has made it to the West Indies squad. However, he is unexpected to make it to the playing 11.
- Gudakesh Motie, Kyle Mayers, and Jayden Seales couldn’t find a place in the squad due to their respective injuries.
WI Key Players
Kraigg Brathwaite vs India in Test
An exceptional batter with an aggressive style of play, Kraig Brathwaite is known for her ability to score runs steadily. Renowned for his stroke-making capabilities, he possesses a wide array of shots. All this makes him a good captaincy choice for your team.
| Last 5 performances in Test | Test matches, runs and average against India | Test matches, runs and average | Test performance at Windsor Park | Captain or Vice-captain Choice |
| 18, 17, 0, 11, 7 | 11 matches, 448 runs & 22.40 average | 85 matches, 5349 runs & 34.96 average | 6, 29, 15, 10, 14 |
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Jason Holder vs India in Test
Jason Holder of West Indies is a brilliant all-arounder player. Due to his aggressive batting style when needed and capacity for taking big wickets, Holder is a crucial player for the hosts. He contributes significantly to every game and is an asset owing to his dependability and versatility.
| Last 5 performances in Test | Test matches, runs and wickets against India | Test matches, runs and wickets | Test performance at Windsor Park | Captain or Vice-captain Choice |
| 19 & 3/48, 81* & 1/39, 18 & 2/7, 0 & 1/64, 3 & 1/16 | 7 matches, 307 runs & 14 wickets | 62 matches, 2744 runs & 155 wickets | 22 & 0/7, 30 & 3/71*, 12* & DNB, 21 &1/30 | ✅ |
IND Playing 11
- Rohit Sharma
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Ishan Kishan
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Shardul Thakur
- Mohammed Siraj
- Jaydev Unadkat
India Team News
- All players from India are available for selection.
- There are no injury concerns for India.
- Rohit Sharma will lead the side.
- Rohit Sharma confirmed that Yashasvi Jaiswal will make his debut in the 1st Test vs West Indies. He is also confirmed that Jaiswal will open the innings alongside him.
- Shubman Gill will bat at No. 3 during the 1st Test match.
- Ishan Kishan is also likely to make his Test debut and keep wickets as well.
- Jaydev Unadkat and Shardul Thakur are likely to be the main pacers alongside Md. Siraj.
IND Key Players
Virat Kohli vs West Indies in Test
There is no denying the might of Virat Kohli. Because of his skillful Strokeplay and effective fielding and immense experience, Kohli, who is known for his competitive and combative mentality, is a crucial element of the team.
| Last 5 performances in Test | Test matches, Runs and average against West Indies | Test matches, runs & average | Test performance at Windsor Park | Captain or Vice-captain Choice |
| 49, 14, 186, 13, 22 | 14 matches, 822 runs & 43.26 average | 109 matches, 8479 runs & 48.72 average | DNB, 30 (played only 2 innings) | ✅ |
Ravindra Jadeja vs West Indies in Test
Jadeja excels in every area. Due to his excellent batting abilities and capacity for creating turns with the ball, Jadeja is a powerful force to be reckoned with. He surely is that player who will fetch ample points in your fantasy game.
| Last 5 performances in Test | Test matches, Runs and wickets against West Indies | Test matches, runs & wickets | Test performance at Windsor Park | Captain or Vice-captain Choice |
| 0* & 3/58, 48 & 1/56, 28 & 0/34, 7 & 1/89, 4 & 0/23 | 5 matches, 197 runs & 16 wickets | 65 matches, 2706 runs & 268 wickets | – | ✅ |
Who will win the IND vs WI match?
- Indian team squad on paper seems to be stronger than most of the cricketing nations around at this moment. They clearly are the stronger team in terms of experience and quality.
- They are expected to be the favorites in the opening test match of the tour as well.
According to the West Indies vs India today match prediction, India is expected to get over the line and win this IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction.
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: Ishan Kishan, Joshua Da Silva
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kraig Brathwaite, Shubman Gill
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder
Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur
Who are Best Captain Options IND vs WI Dream11 Team
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja
For Grand League: Jason Holder, Shubman Gill
What are IND vs WI Fantasy Tips?
- Have your captain/vice-captain from India.
- Pick more players from India as they are likely to win the match.
- Pick more batters from India as the hosts have a weaker bowling unit.
Where to Watch IND vs WI Live?
The IND vs WI match will be live-streamed on Jio Cinema and Fancode in India.
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