Match Preview : (By Kunal)

Wi Vs Ind :

       Welcome to today’s match prediction & preview of 3rd ODI match, which will be played between West Indies vs India (WI Vs IND in the Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad on 27th July.

       Talking about performance, In 2nd ODI West Indies batters batted beautifully as they posted huge total of 311 runs. Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran scored 115 (135) and 74(77) respectively. There were some useful contribution from Romario Shepherd (15 of 11) and Akeal Hosein (6 of 4) in the end which propelled West Indies to the 311 mark.

WI Vs IND
WI Vs IND , 2nd ODI (credit : afp photo)

       Talking about India, Indian batters pulled out their third highest run chase on the West Indies’ soil in 2nd ODI. All thanks to Axar Patel who was the lone warrior who kept India in the game. He smashed an unbeaten 64 of just 35 balls. Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson also scored their half century respectively. Now India has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. This is India’s 12th straight ODI series win against West Indies.

       In this match, India will look to whitewash this series. On other side West Indies would like to end this series with a win and gain some momentum for upcoming T20I against India.

Probable XI:

West Indies : Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Brandon King, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran (c/wk), Rovman Powell, Romario Shephard, Akeal Hossain, Alzarri Joseph, Alzari Joseph and Jayden Seales

India Playing : Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj and Avesh khan.

H2H Record :

Total Match Played- 137
West Indies –
63
India – 68
Tie – 2
No Result – 4

Weather Report :

       The weather in Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad is expected to be Cloudy and sunny, the temperature might be expected till 31.9°C . 83% Chance of rain.

Pitch Report :

       Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad was previously used in 2nd ODI match between West Indies vs India which was a high scoring encounter. So the pitch here was batting friendly, we can expect an high scoring game as the bowl will come nicely on the bat. It might swing in powerplay.

Match Prediction:

India will win 🇮🇳

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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