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India vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Head-to-head and pitch report

Over the years, the pitches at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad have typically favoured pacers on the first day, with medium pacers maintaining an economy rate of around 2 runs per over

By Omar | Jul 19, 2023 | 2 Min Read

India and West Indies are set to clash in the second Test of the series at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. The match is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, 20th July, at 7:30 PM IST. In the first Test, India dominated West Indies with a resounding victory. The hosts won the toss and chose to bat first but were restricted to a mere 150 runs in their first innings, courtesy of Ashwin’s impressive performance.

India’s batting lineup displayed resilience, with their openers providing solid starts. The team posted an impressive total of 425 runs for the loss of five wickets before declaring the innings. In the second innings, Ashwin’s magic continued, and West Indies were dismissed for just 130 runs. India secured a convincing win by an innings and 141 runs.

Now, India aims to maintain their momentum and clinch this match to seal the series with a 2-0 margin. This victory would mark an excellent start to the 2023-25 WTC cycle for Rohit Sharma and his team. On the other hand, West Indies will be eager to make a comeback and salvage their pride at the end of this intense clash

Pitch

Over the years, the pitches at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad have typically favored pacers on the first day, with medium pacers maintaining an economy rate of around 2.0 runs per over and an average of approximately 35 runs per wicket. The pitch becomes more batsman-friendly on days 2 and 3, but as the match progresses, it deteriorates, offering increased support to off-break bowlers. Off-breaks have proven effective, averaging below 20 runs per wicket, with an astonishing economy rate of around 2.6 runs per over.