WI vs IND: India and West Indies are gearing up for a thrilling white-ball cricket encounter with a three-match ODI series following their recent Test series. The First Odi is set to take place on Thursday, July 27, at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
However, fans might have to keep an eye on the weather as there’s a chance of intermittent showers on the match day. The weather forecast for Bridgetown, Barbados, suggests relatively high temperatures, with a maximum of 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius. While the match time is expected to have only a slight 7 percent chance of rain, intermittent clouds may also be present.
The humidity levels are projected to be around 85 percent, making for a warm and muggy atmosphere for both players and spectators at the Kensington Oval. Despite the anticipated excitement surrounding the ODI series, cricket enthusiasts should be prepared for possible weather interruptions during the India vs West Indies clash.
WI vs IND: Recently, India started their new cycle of the World Test Championship 2023-25 with a two-match Test series against West Indies. The Indian team showcased their prowess on the Caribbean soil, clinching a 1-0 victory in the series. The first Test saw India securing win by an innings and 141 runs, thanks to debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 171 and Ravichandran Ashwin’s 12 wickets in the match, including a seven-wicket haul in the second innings.
In the second Test, India posted a formidable total of 438 runs in the first innings following Virat Kohli’s impressive 121-run knock. Despite a half-century from Kraigg Brathwaite, West Indies could only muster 255 runs in response. In the second innings, India declared at 181-2, setting a challenging target of 365 for the hosts. However, West Indies’ chase was halted at 76-2 as rain played spoilsport, leading to the suspension and eventual abandonment of play on the final day. This resulted in the second Test being declared a draw.
