WI vs IND, 3rd T20I: Match Preview, Where To Watch, Details, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Probable Playing XI, Predictions, and Dream XI Picks
WI vs IND, 3rd T20I: Warner Park in St. Kitts will play host to the third Twenty20 International match in the five-match series between West Indies and India on Tuesday, August 3. After the first two matches, the series is now knotted up at 1-1.
The Caribbean team staged a tremendous recovery in the second Twenty20 International after suffering a loss in the first game by 68 runs. While bowling first, they were able to restrict India to 138 runs in 19.4 overs. In the middle of the order, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja made major contributions, while the rest of the batters were unable to accomplish anything.
Obed McCoy was the highlight of the match for the home team, collecting a career-high six wickets and seventeen runs off of his four overs. Additionally, McCoy’s numbers were the greatest ever recorded by a West Indian bowler in Twenty20 Internationals.
🚨 UPDATE 🚨
Revised timing for the 3rd #WIvIND T20I at St Kitts on August 02, 2022:
Toss: 9:00 PM IST (11:30 AM Local Time)
AdvertisementStart of play: 9:30 PM IST (12 PM Local Time) #TeamIndia
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 2, 2022
After that, Brandon King hit 68 runs at the top of the order to win the match for the West Indies and get them off to a great start. Devon Thomas hammered an unbeaten 19-ball 31 to lead the side to victory in 19.2 overs with five wickets remaining in the game. The Indian bowlers, for the most part, were unable to keep the opposing batters contained.
Since the series is now deadlocked, both sides will go into the third Twenty20 International looking to seize the lead.
Match Details:
Date: August 2nd, 2022, Tuesday
Time: 09:30 PM IST.
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St. Kitts.
WI vs IND, 3rd T20I: Pitch Report
It is anticipated that the ground at Warner Park will be suitable for bowling. The batters will have a difficult time getting going and will need to spend a sufficient amount of time. Fast bowlers will have an advantage with the new ball, and they will want to get early wickets.
At Warner Park, the typical score after the first inning is 135. Hence, the side that wins the coin toss should try to bowl first.
WI vs IND, 3rd T20I: Weather Forecast
It is anticipated that the temperature in Basseterre will range between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius during the day. During the game, there is a probability that there may be some light rain.
WI vs IND, 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XI
West Indies Probable Playing XI: Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Devon Smith, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
India Probable Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi / Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh.
WI vs IND, 3rd T20I: Where To Watch?
TV: DD Sports.
Live Streaming: FanCode.
Match Predictions:
The West Indies evened the series at 1-1 with a convincing victory in the second Twenty20 International (T20I). They convincingly won their last game, and they played well across the board, so they will come into this one feeling confident.
Watch as the #MenInMaroon celebrate clinching victory in the second match of the @goldmedalindia T20 Cup, presented by Kent Water Purifiers #WIvIND 🏏🌴 pic.twitter.com/UV5Sl2zfAc
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 1, 2022
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Although they struggled in their last match, India has had a successful trip thus far, and they had a day off in their most recent contest. They have shown that they are more than capable of rebounding back from a setback, and they want to do it as quickly as possible.
We expect India to win this game.
WI vs IND, 3rd T20I: Dream XI Picks
Suryakumar Yadav, Shimron Hetmyer, Rohit Sharma (C), Kyle Mayers, Dinesh Karthik, Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akeal Hosein
