Cricket West Indies announce schedule for multi-format series against India

Cricket West Indies have come up with the schedule and venues for the much-awaited series against India which is set to commence with two-match Test series. The multi-format tour will see India and West Indies locking horns in two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. The two Tests will be part of the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship. Windsor Park, Dominica will host the first Test match from 12-16 July while the second Test will be held at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad between 20-24 July.

The second Test of the series will mark the historic 100^th Test between the two nations. The first ODI will be played in Kensington Oval in Barbados and the series will conclude on August 1, which will be followed by five T20Is.

“We are delighted to be able to confirm the schedule and venues for the highly anticipated visit by India. One of the highlights will be the 100th Test at the Queen’s Park Oval and this promises to be a fantastic occasion as we celebrate this historic event between these two proud cricketing nations,” said Johnny Grave, CEO of CWI as quoted by WI’s official website.

“We also look forward to hosting India in the white ball fixtures and welcoming fans to attend the matches across the region, as well as in the United States. It will be 18 days of entertainment for cricket lovers to enjoy and savour,” he added.

India tour of West Indies 2023

Two Tests

12-16 July- 1st Test Match, Windsor Park, Dominica

20-24 July- 2nd Test Match, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad

* Local start time: 10h00 (09h00 Jamaica time)
7.30 PM IST

Three ODIs

27 July- 1st ODI, Kensington Oval, Barbados

29 July- 2nd ODI, Kensington Oval, Barbados

1 August- 3rd ODI, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad

Local start time: 09h30 (08h30 Jamaica time)
7 PM IST

Five T20 Internationals

3 August: 1st T20I, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad

6 August: 2nd T20I, National Stadium, Guyana

8 August: 3rd T20I, National Stadium Guyana

12 August: 4th T20I, Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida

13 August: 5th T20I, Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida

 Local start time: 10h30 (09h30 Jamaica time)
8 PM IST