IND vs WI 1st ODI: Kensington Oval Pitch Report, ODI Stats and Ground Records
IND vs WI: With a successful Test campaign India now must be looking to replicate their success in the 50 overs format in this series
India will square off against West Indies in the three-match ODI series, starting on Thursday, July 27 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
With a successful Test campaign against West Indies behind them, Rohit Sharma & Co. now must be looking to replicate their success in the 50 overs format in this series.
On the other hand, West Indies didn’t make the cut for the World Cup 2023, but they have a chance to salvage their reputation by winning this series.
After nearly two decades, the teams are set to meet once again at Kensington Oval Stadium for their fourth face-off.
Historically, West Indies has been strong at this venue, a record India will be looking to challenge in the upcoming two matches held in Barbados.
Before the first ODI kicks off, let’s look into the pitch history of the Kensington Oval:
With a total of 45 matches hosted at this venue, teams batting second have won 25 matches and hence the captain winning the toss might look to field first during the first ODI.
- ODI matches played: 45
- Matches Won Batting 1st: 19
- Matches Won Batting 2nd: 25
- Matches Tied: 0
- Matches Abandoned: 1
Highest Individual Score:
149 – Adam Gilchrist (AUS) vs. Sri Lanka, 2007
Best Bowling Figures:
5/18 – Andrew Hall (SA) vs. England, 2007
Highest Team Score:
364/4 – England vs. West Indies, 2019
Lowest Team Score:
91 – Ireland vs. Australia, 2007
Highest successful run-chase:
364/4 – England vs. West Indies, 2019
India vs West Indies ODI Head-to-Head Record at Kensington Oval
- Matches: 3
- India Won: 1
- West Indies Won: 2
- India Won Batting First: 0
- West Indies Won Batting First: 1
- India Won Chasing: 1
- West Indies Won Chasing: 1
- Highest Total For India in Barbados: 199
- Highest Total For West Indies in Barbados: 248
- Lowest Total For India in Barbados: 198
- Lowest Total For West Indies in Barbados: 186
Kensington Oval Pitch Report
In the past, the pitch at this venue posed challenges for batting, but recent matches indicate a shift, making it relatively easier for batsmen. If India chooses to bat first, we can anticipate a high-scoring encounter.
