Queen's Park Oval Test Record: Check WI vs IND Test records at Queen's Park Oval Port of Spain Trinidad ahead of India vs West Indies 2nd Test

West Indies will be hosting the visiting Indian team in the second and final Test match scheduled to start from 20 July, 2023 taking place at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Indian team will definitely be feeling very much high on confidence as they are coming into this match after defeating West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test match. India have picked up a lead of 1-0 in the two-match Test series and will want to complete a series whitewash in West Indies.

Queen’s Park Oval Test Record

In the 99 games played between the two cricket teams, the West Indies have shown their dominance with 30 victories, while India secured 23 wins, and 46 matches concluded in a draw. Specifically, in matches held in the West Indies, they faced each other 52 times. Out of these encounters, India clinched ten victories but suffered 16 defeats, resulting in 26 matches ending in a draw.

Interestingly, teams batting first have had a slight advantage over teams batting second, with 20 wins compared to 18 wins. The average first innings score at this venue stands at 302.

India’s test record at Queen’s Park Oval is moderately positive, having won three out of 13 Tests played here, but also experiencing three losses. Seven Tests concluded in a draw. Notably, India’s most recent match at this venue took place in 2016, but unfortunately, it was abandoned due to inclement weather.

Is Queen’s Park Oval Port of Spain Trinidad pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The venue has proven to be favorable for pacers, with a total of 61 games played here. Pacers took an impressive 1157 wickets at an average of 27.39, while spin bowlers claimed 626 wickets at a slightly higher average of 36.57. Here’s detailed Queen’s Park Oval Pitch Report.