India vs Windies 2018: 1st Test, Rajkot - Windies' Predicted XI

After the heavy dose of limited-overs cricket, it is the time for India and Windies’ cricket fans to get some red-ball fun. The giants of Asia, India will be locking horns against the Windies on October 4th at Rajkot.

Ahead of going into the game, we figured out the Windies’ predicted XI for the first Test against India.

Here is Windies’ Predicted XI:

1. Kieran Powell:

The stylish southpaw has got the required ingredients in him to trouble the Indian bowlers. He has been splendid for his country in the recent past with his defensive approach to the game. Adding yet another positive in Powell’s kitty, he has got the nerves to deal the spin bowling as well.

2. Kraig Braithwaite –

Another classy batsman in the side Kraig Braithwaite will join Kieran Powell at the top of the order. He is one of the consistent performers for Windies in the red-ball format, and the team management would like to witness one more solid knock from his willow against India. All in all, it is intriguing to watch him on Indian soil.

3. Shai Hope –

The right-handed batsman will be the cynosure of the eyes when Windies lock horns against India. He has always been the top-notch performer for the Windies in the overseas games. His recent form in the limited overs will put him on the list of the players to watch out.

4. Roston Chase –

Another top-class player for the Windies set to take the field against India. He played incredibly well against India in the last Test when both teams locked horns. Roston Chase will also grab the attention with his off-spin, which might come handy for the Windies in Indian conditions.

5. Shane Dowrich –

Shane Dowrich secured himself in the playing XI with a fine performance in the practice game. He lifted the team from all sorts in the practice game and looked quite confident in dealing the Indian spinners. Team management might put their trust in the youngster to take on India at Rajkot Test.

6. Sunil Ambris –

Another player, who is in a great nick got Windies in the Test format of the game. He has been in a top-notch form and also scored a century in the practice match as well.

Surely, the management will put the money on Sunil at the number 6 slot. His ability to deal the new ball is an added advantage.

7. Jason Holder –

The backbone of the team will be the deciding factor during the Test match against India. He is the top-class of his own and always the consistent performer in bowling and batting departments of the game.

All in all, a lot will be depend on the performance of Jason Holder during the first Test. Meanwhile, his captaincy ability will also get tested.

8. Jomel Warrican –

The left-arm orthodox spinner can be a real threat for India in the Test series. Previously, India troubled against left-handed spinners, and the Windies management would hope Warrican keep the stats same.

Meanwhile, his ability to play some decent cricket with his willow also make him the sure shot player in the side.

9. Shannon Gabriel –

The fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has been pretty exceptional for Windies in the recent past. He troubled the world-class batsman with his pace and swing. One might see him roaring with the new ball if the things fall in place for the big West Indian. He got the knack of picking those wickets at the crucial junctures of the game.

10. Keemo Paul –

The absence of Kemar Roach might pave the way for Keemo Paul to fall in the playing XI. Of late, his name has been the regular headliner. Paul bowls his heart out which makes him the candidate to pick in the playing XI team. Much like any Windies player, Paul also got the ability to bat as well.

11. Devendra Bishoo –

The quality and top-notch spinner in the Windies ranks. The team management and the skipper would rely on him to pick those big wickets of India.

He always got the good numbers in Test format and been the lethal weapon for Windies when the conditions suited the spinners.