Last Update on: July 24th, 2022 at 01:54 pm
India vs West Indies Weather Forecast And Pitch Report, 2nd ODI, India Tour Of West Indies 2022. The 2nd ODI between India and West Indies will be played on Sunday, the 24th of July at the same venue Trinidad, Port of Spain and it will begin at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). India beat West Indies by three runs in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Trinidad.
It was a nail-biting scenario for the visitors as they clinched the first ODI in emphatic style to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. After missing out on a hundred, Shikhar Dhawan-led visitors were made to sweat as it took a final ball flourish for Team India to win by three runs and secure the win. The visitors will now eye a series win on Sunday as they are high on confidence having won a close match.
Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna defended 38 off the last three overs – weathering an onslaught from Akeal Hosein and Romario Shepherd – to seal a three-run win. This was after the fifties from Shikhar Dhawan (97), his opening partner Shubman Gill (64) and No. 3 batter Shreyas Iyer (54) helped India to 308. They were on course to a score around 350, thanks to the 119-run opening stand, but West Indies clawed back by varying their lengths and pace to restrict the visitors.
Invited to bat, the visiting side posted a mammoth 308 for 7 with captain Shikhar Dhawan top-scored with a 99-ball 97. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer chipped in with 64 and 54 respectively. Chasing a record target, the West Indies could only score 305 for 6 in 50 overs. Kyle Mayers top-scored for the home side with 75 while Shamarh Brooks and Brandon King contributed 46 and 54 respectively.
The West Indies needed 15 off the final over for a record chase at Queens Park Oval but Mohammed Siraj was able to stop a rampaging Romario Shepherd (38 not out off 25).
India 308 for 7 (Dhawan 97, Gill 64, Iyer 54, Motie 2-54, Joseph 2-61) beat West Indies 305 for 6 (Mayers 75, King 54, Thakur 2-54, Siraj 2-56) by three runs
Team India was dealt a huge blow ahead of the opening contest against the West Indies with Ravindra Jadeja struggling with a knee issue. Later, he was ruled out of the ODI series. The visitors will be hoping to go for the same Playing XI in the 2nd ODI, which will therefore rule out an ODI debut for Arshdeep Singh as he continues to warm the bench.
One of the best all-rounders in the current era, Jason Holder has been infected with Covid-19 and is unlikely to take part further in the ongoing three-match ODI series against India. He was earlier rested for the Bangladesh Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
West Indies’ new captain Nicholas Pooran, during the toss in the first ODI, confirmed that Jason Holder has contracted Covid-19 and mentioned that the team remains the same from the last assignment against Bangladesh.
India vs West Indies Weather Forecast And Pitch Report, 2nd ODI, India Tour Of West Indies 2022
Trinidad weather looks bright and sunny which is perfect for getting a full game with no interruptions whatsoever. No rain or weather disturbances are expected as per the forecast. Queen’s Park Oval is expected to be a good pitch with something for both batters and bowlers.
The pitch might ease out as the game progresses, and one expects batters to take advantage of it. Average scores of 270-280 runs are expected in this match. Both teams will look to chase the total in this match as they will be unsure of the pitch conditions on offer. Early moisture might help the bowlers during the start of the match.
India has played 22 ODIs at Port of Spain, and they have won 12 of them and lost 9 while one match ended in no result. West Indies have played 58 ODIs at the Queen’s Park Oval, and they have won 27 matches and lost 26 matches while 5 of them failed to produce any result.
According to weather.com, the temperature on 24th July, Sunday will range between 31 degrees -25 degrees Celcius. Humidity will be high – 68 to 81% and there are 6-20 % chances of rainfall. Wind direction and speed are East and 10 to 25 km/h respectively. A good amount of cloud cover is expected and that will give a glimmer of hope to the pacers from either side.
