India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: head-to-head and other key stats

Indian Team Preview:

India’s strategy of resting key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the second ODI against West Indies didn’t yield the desired results. Nonetheless, it provided an opportunity for other players to stake their claim in the middle-order ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. Unfortunately, the outcome in Bridgetown was a major disappointment for the Indian team, despite a spirited West Indies comeback. With the decider looming, both Rohit and Kohli are expected to return for the crucial match on Tuesday, August 1, in a bid to avoid a humiliating series loss.

Suryakumar Yadav, the top-ranked T20I batsman, had two chances to make an impact with the bat, but he fell short. The team management may contemplate replacing him or Sanju Samson, who only got one opportunity, to accommodate Rohit Sharma’s return. Additionally, for India, Kohli and Jaydev Unadkat are likely to reclaim their spots in the playing XI, replacing Umran Malik and Axar Patel, who had underwhelming performances in the previous match.

Read More: ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Schedule

West Indian Team Preview:

The West Indies team is riding high on confidence after their impressive victory in the 2nd ODI. Credit is due to them for their brilliant effort, which secured a convincing win. Their strong response after a disappointing performance in the first game demonstrated their determination to bounce back. Meanwhile, India faces the challenge of making tough decisions to bolster their chances of clinching the series. Their senior players must rise to the occasion and deliver in this crucial fixture.

The hosts are determined to seize a series win and turn their fortunes around. As both teams gear up for the decider, the match promises to be an enthralling contest between India’s revamped lineup and a rejuvenated West Indies side, eager to secure their first series win against India in three years.

Pitch

The pitch is known to aid the batter in the recent past, the straight and square boundaries are very big at this venue which will get the spinners into action. The weather is expected to be slightly humid. The captain who wins the toss will look to chase the total down as there is a bit of dew expected in the latter half of the second innings.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 141

West Indies – 64

India – 71

Match Details:

India vs West Indies

Venue: Brian Lara Cricket Stadium, Trinidad

Date & Time: 1st August at 07:00 PM IST

FACTS

STATS – T20I