Twin centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal of India have absolutely deflated West Indies. Both the openers have looked sublime and have displayed their A-game.
Debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal showed everyone as to why he is regarded as the next big-thing of Indian cricket. He is on 143* presently in 350 balls. Virat Kohli is batting alongside him presently.
For West Indies to stage a comeback into the game, they need to pick up a few wickets early on. If they can break this partnership and get a couple of more wickets, they can somehow crawl back into the game.
Womel Warrican and Alick Athanaze are the only wicket-takers of West Indies so far and they will be key to West Indies’ plans once again. Alzarri Joseph, who had opened the new ball bowling alongside Kemar Roach, will also be an important part of West Indies on Day 3.
In this article, we will be taking a look at a few things that might happen on Day 3 of the WI vs IND Test series:
Prediction
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal to score a double century
If a cricketer scores a double century on debut in the longest format of the game, then the cricketer is special. And Yashasvi Jaiswal is special!
Having being a sensation in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), Yashasvi Jaiswal didn’t have a lot of problems while transcending to the next level.
We predict that the 21-year-old cricketer will score a double century on Day 3.
2. Ajinkya Rahane to notch up a half century
Team India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane can score a half-century on Day 3. In the World Test Championship (WTC) finals, Rahane had scored 89 and 46 runs for India respectively in the 2 innings and had stamped his authority.
If Rahane scores a half-century, then India can further solidify his position in this game.
3. India to score 500+
A lead of 500+ and India will be in the driving seat of the game. The Rohit Sharma led side are presently batting on 312-2 and have the ability to get past the 500 mark as they have 8 wickets in hand.
Playing XI
West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (w/k), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Rakheem Cornwall, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
India
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishan Kishan (w/k), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammad Siraj
Full Squads of India vs West Indies
India
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), KS Bharat (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini.
West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Kavem Hodge, Akeem Jordan, Jair McAllister, Kirk McKenzie, Marquino Mindley, Anderson Phillip, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican.
Where to watch the 1st Test between India vs West Indies live on television in India?
The 1st Test between India and West Indies will be telecasted live on the DD Sports channel in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the 1st Test between India vs West Indies in India?
The live streaming of the 1st Test between India and West Indies will be done on the FanCode and JioCinema applications in India.
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