West Indies vs India 1st Test: Windsor Park Dominica Pitch Report & Team Records

West Indies is all set to host the Indian team for a two-match Test series and the opening Test match will be starting from 12 July, 2023 at the Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team recently ended up losing the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023 at the hands of Australia in a disappointing manner. On the other hand, hosts West Indies have managed to win just a single game out of their last 5 Test matches in the recent while.

Windsor Park Dominica Pitch Report

Windsor Park, over the years, has been known for its pitch characteristics resembling a typical Test wicket. On the first day of the match, the pitch tends to assist the quicker bowlers, providing them with favorable conditions to exploit. As the match progresses into the second and third days, the wicket becomes easier to bat on, offering a more balanced contest between bat and ball. However, as the pitch gradually wears down and gets more used, spinners start coming into play, especially on the final two days of a Test.

Is Windsor Park Dominica Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The average scores at Windsor Park further reinforce the trend observed on the pitch. Historically, teams batting second have scored the most runs, indicating that the conditions for batting improve as the match progresses. Moreover, in the final innings of a Test, teams have often been set smaller targets to chase, suggesting that the pitch becomes more conducive to batting as the match reaches its conclusion.

Interestingly, both spinners and pacers have enjoyed a fair share of success at Windsor Park. While the initial days favor the pacers, the spinners find their moment in the latter stages of the match. This balanced distribution of wickets between the two types of bowlers adds an intriguing dimension to the game, providing opportunities for both fast-bowling and spin-bowling specialists to make an impact. Similar conditions are expected to be there for the WI vs IND 1st Test match.

West Indies vs India 1st Test Weather Report

The weather forecast for the upcoming week, starting from Wednesday (July 12) to Sunday (July 16), predicts partly sunny days with warm temperatures on days 2, 3, and 4. However, there is a possibility of rain on day 1 and day 5. The maximum temperature is expected to range between 30°C and 32°C.

Windsor Park Dominica Records

• A total of 5 Test matches have been played at the Windsor Park so far out of which West Indies have won just a single game, 3 Tests have been won by visiting teams while 1 Test match ended in a draw.
• Both the teams batting first and second on this venue have emerged victorious a couple of times.
• The average first innings total remains around the 240 – 250 mark.
• West Indies have not won a single Test match against India in the last 21 years.

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