India vs West Indies: Confirmed Playing XI for IND vs WI 1st ODI, last-minute Dream11 tips

The Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad will witness an exciting clash between India (IND) and West Indies (WI) in the 1st T20I match of the India Tour of West Indies on August 3. Both teams have displayed decent form in this format lately. India won their last T20I series against New Zealand, while West Indies defeated South Africa in their last T20I outing. Despite the home side's impressive record in the format, India enters the tournament as the favorites.

3 things you need to know

• India have already won the Test and ODI series on the tour
• The 1st T20I is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST
• The last two matches of the series will be played in the US  

Also Read: IND Vs WI 1st T20I Live Updates

India vs West Indies: Confirmed playing XI for IND vs WI 1st T20I

India Playing XI: Shubman. Ishan, Suryakumar, Tilak Varma, Hardi (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Chahal, Arshdeep, Mukesh Kumar

West Indies Playing XI: R Powell (c), K Mayers, B King, J Charles(wk), N Pooran, S Hetmyer, J Holder, R Shepherd, A Joseph, A Hosein, O McCoy.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Toss update

Rovman Powell has won the toss and elect to bat first. 

India vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Head-to-head record

In T20Is, India and West Indies have faced each other 25 times. India currently holds the upper hand with 17 wins and seven losses. Moreover, in bilateral series, India has secured six victories, while the West Indies managed to win twice. Notably, India has maintained a dominant streak by emerging victorious in the last five T20I series against the West Indies.

India vs West Indies, 1st T20I: IND Vs WI Probable Playing 11s

India: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik

West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph

IND Vs WI Dream11 Team Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips

Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan, Shai Hope

Batters: Shubman Gill (c), Tilak Varma, Shimron Hetmyer, Kyle Mayers

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (vc), Axar Patel

Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph

India vs West Indies Dream11 Team Prediction: IND vs WI Team 2

Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope

Batters: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Jason Holder

Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Yuzvendra Chahal (vc), Umran Malik

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India vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Pitch report

The surface at the Brian Lara Stadium presents an evenly balanced pitch, providing equal opportunities for both batters and bowlers. Initially, the ball may exhibit significant swing, and as the innings progresses, it may even offer reverse swing. Batters must exercise caution while playing their shots. The team winning the toss should opt to bowl first. 

India vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Weather report

The weather forecast indicates a 40% chance of rainfall. Consequently, the match is at risk of being affected by scattered showers. Additionally, there are high winds expected, which may also increase the likelihood of thunderstorms. Therefore, fans should remain prepared for possible weather disruptions.

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