The upcoming India vs West Indies series is sure to be a close and exciting contest. Both teams are evenly matched, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Here is the schedule for the India vs West Indies series in 2023:
Test series:
- July 12-16: 1st Test, Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica
- July 20-24: 2nd Test, Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
ODI series:
- July 27: 1st ODI, Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
- July 29: 2nd ODI, Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
- August 1: 3rd ODI, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad
T20I series:
- August 3: 1st T20I, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad
- August 6: 2nd T20I, Guyana National Stadium, Providence, Guyana
- August 8: 3rd T20I, Guyana National Stadium, Providence, Guyana
- August 12: 4th T20I, Lauderhill, Florida
- August 13: 5th T20I, Lauderhill, Florida
India's T20I Squads for India vs West Indies
Ishan Kishan (Wicket-Keeper), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (Vice-Captain), Sanju Samson (Wicket-Keeper), Hardik Pandya (Captain), Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar make up the Indian T20I squad.
The team, which will play five games in the Caribbean and the USA, is captained by Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav will serve as his vice captain. However, a few of the other big names are absent. Since India's semi-final exit at the 2022 T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli haven't played for their country in T20 Internationals.
Due to their outstanding IPL performances, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma have been selected for the Indian T20I team. The two quick-scoring left-handers will play against the West Indies starting on August 3. In short-form cricket, it is their first call-up to the senior team.
West Indies Captain "Brathwaite" said, It will all come down to performance.
The WI Test captain says that the other factors for the hosts will be familiarity with the environment at home and mental preparedness.
However, Brathwaite and his group are excited to move ahead and begin the series against India with the new World Test Championship cycle (2023–25). While competing in the World Cup Qualifier, the West Indies ODI team is still in Zimbabwe. Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph will go early for the Test series. The selectors have not yet released the Test team, but some of the other West Indies players are now participating in a training camp at the Coolidge Cricket Ground to get ready for the Test series.
Starting strong is crucial. The boys are tremendously excited because we're facing India," Brathwaite was quoted as saying by Cricket West Indies (CWI).
"I believe that as a team, as bowlers and batters, we already have those ideas about what to expect, which is why preparation is so crucial.
"It all depends on how you prepare," said one player. "We generally know how the surfaces will play, and we already know the Indian team, so it's important from now to mentally prepare, and understand the plans we want both as a bowling unit and as batters, so you know it will all come down to execution."
West Indies' previous Test series, which they lost 2-0 in South Africa, took place four months ago, and Brathwaite will now play again. The three ODIs and five T20Is will be played in Trinidad after the second Test begins on July 20.
Brathwaite has urged Caribbean cricket supporters to turn out in force and cheer on their team throughout the series against India.
"Dominica will host the first Test match, and we call on the supporters in Dominica to come out and support us, but the guys are really looking forward to the first two Test matches of this cycle," the player stated.
The second Test will mark West Indies and India's 100th meeting in that format.
"That's great, you know, in terms of the 100th Test match against the West Indies, and it's in Trinidad, and you know they love their cricket there, so I think it's important, and we've got to try to make the region proud."
The Modern Era Rivalry: India vs West Indies
Cricket between India and the West Indies has been a source of intense rivalry since the early 1900s. Over 200 games in all formats have been played between the two teams, with India having a tiny advantage in the head-to-head record.
In the 136 Test matches played between the two teams, India has prevailed 67 times, while West Indies has done so 63 times. The other ten games have all been drawn. India most recently defeated West Indies in a Test series in 2019, taking both games 2-0.
In the 25 T20Is played between the two teams, India has prevailed in 18 and West Indies in 7, respectively. There are currently 0 tied games. The most recent T20I series victory for India over the West Indies was a 4-1 victory in the three-match series in 2022.
The forthcoming West Indies vs. India series will undoubtedly be a competitive and thrilling matchup. Given the similarity of the two teams, it will be intriguing to watch which one prevails.
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Conclusion
The India vs West Indies cricket rivalry transcends the boundaries of sport. It represents the shared history, cultural exchange, and fierce competition between two nations. From legendary players to nail-biting matches, this rivalry has enthralled cricket fans worldwide. As the two teams continue to face off, the India vs West Indies clashes will undoubtedly create more enduring memories and add new chapters to this enthralling cricket saga.
FAQs
Is India touring West Indies in 2023?
In July and August 2023, the Indian cricket team will travel to the West Indies and the United States to play five Twenty20 International (T20I), three One Day International (ODI), and two Test matches.
Where is the venue for India Tour of West Indies 2023?
The first Test will take place in Windsor Park in Dominica from July 12 to July 16, and the second Test will take place at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad from July 20 to July 24. The second Test between India and the West Indies will mark the historic 100th Test.
Which country will host 2023?
India will play host to the ICC World Cup in 2023. Between October and November 2023 are the tentative dates for the event.
