WI vs IND, 2nd Test Preview: Wounded West Indies look to bounce back against confident India

WI vs IND, 2nd Test Preview: West Indies and India will clash in a series decider at the renowned Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago.

India demonstrated their exceptional skills and dominance in the first Test, delivering a convincing victory over West Indies with an impressive margin of an innings and 141 runs. Building on this triumph, India will now be determined to maintain their dominant form and achieve a series whitewash.

On the other hand, the West Indies team faced disappointment as they fell short of expectations on their home ground. As the second Test approaches, West Indies will be determined to bounce back and rectify their previous display.

WI vs IND: Pitch Report

The pitches at Queen's Park Oval in the Caribbean have consistently displayed the traditional attributes of a Test wicket. They tend to assist fast bowlers while still offering relatively favorable scoring opportunities during the first two innings of the match. In contrast to the preceding Test, where the ball exhibited substantial turn from the first day, the current conditions at Queen's Park Oval are more likely to benefit the fast bowlers, particularly during the initial stages and with the new ball.

WI vs IND: Team News

The West Indies team have made a single alteration to their squad, with Kevin Sinclair replacing Raymon Reifer.

On the other hand, the Indian team have opted to retain the same squad and is expected to field the same playing XI that played in the first Test.

WI vs IND: Head To Head

Matches – 99

West Indies – 30

India – 23

Draws – 46

WI vs IND: Players to watch out for:

West Indies: Alick Athanaze

In his debut Test, Alick Athanaze exhibited considerable potential by scoring 47 runs in the first innings and in the second innings, he contributed with 28 runs. Among the batting lineup, Athanaze stood out as the only player who displayed solidity in defense, as the other batsmen struggled. With the upcoming second test, Athanaze will be eager to continue his scoring form and make a valuable contribution once again.

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Following his exceptional performance in his debut test, Yashasvi Jaiswal will aim to deliver another noteworthy display. His remarkable innings of 171 runs not only earned him the Man of the Match but also resulted in several records being set during his debut test. With such a strong start to his career, Jaiswal will be determined to continue showcasing his talent and making a significant impact in the upcoming second Test.

WI vs IND: Probable Playing XIs 

West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Jermaine Blackwood, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alzarri Joseph, Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican.

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Siraj.

WI vs IND: Match facts:

Shubman Gill is just 73 runs away from reaching 1000 runs in Test Cricket.

Tagenarine Chanderpaul needs only 28 more runs to reach 500 runs in Test Cricket.

WI vs IND: Live Broadcasting

India: DD Sports (TV) | FanCode and JioCinema (Live Streaming)

West Indies: RUSH SPORTS