The 100th Test between India and West Indies is set to happen on July 20 at Trinidad in the 2nd test of the WI tour 2023.
100th Test between India and West Indies
India and West Indies have played 99 tests, where India won 23 Tests, West Indies won 30 matches and 46 matches resulted In a draw.
As India and West Indies are set to meet on the 2nd Test at Trinidad, both sides will be playing their 100th Test match against each other. India and West Indies rivals have spanned over two eras. As West Indies is a tough opponent in the 80s and 90s.
On the other hand, India became a superpower while West Indies lost its glory from the previous Era. India has not had good records against West Indies at home ground.
They have played 47 Tests against them, won 13 matches, lost 14 matches and 20 matches resulted in a draw.
India’s win percentage is 27.65 percent WI has dominated India in its home settings of the Caribbean. In 52 Tests played, India has won 10, WI has won 16, and 26 have ended in a draw. India’s win percentage is 19.23 in WI.
In the 21st century, both India and West Indies have played 29 matches. Out of these 29 matches, India has won 16, WI has won only 2, and 11 have ended in a draw. The win percentage of India at an average of 55.17.
Out of 10 Tests played at home, India has won eight, and two have ended in a draw. The winning percentage is 80 percent for India. India has also improved its record in the Caribbean lands.
Out of 19 Tests played in WI, India has won eight, lost two, and nine have ended in a draw. India’s win percentage stands at an improved 42.19 percent.
Highest run scorers of IND vs WI
Sunil Gavaskar was the highest run-scorer for India against West Indies. He has scored 2749 runs in 27 Tests at 65.45 average, 13 centuries, and 7 fifties. Rahul Dravid followed him in scoring 1978 runs in 23 Tests at 63.80 average, five centuries, and 13 fifties.
VVS Laxman also has a great record against West Indies, scoring 1715 runs in 22 Tests with an average of 57.16, with four centuries and 11 fifties.
Among the current players of India, Virat Kohli was the highest run scorer who has scored 898 runs in 15 Tests with an average of 44.90, with two centuries, and six fifties.
For West Indies, Clive Llyod was the highest run scorer with 2344 runs in 28 Tests at 58.60 average, seven centuries, and 12 fifties against India. Shivnarine Chanderpaul has scored 2171 runs in 25 Tests with an average of 63.85, with seven fifties, and ten centuries.
Viv Richards made 1978 runs in 23 Tests at a 50.71 average, with eight centuries and seven fifties.
Among the current players, skipper Kraigg Braithwaite was the current highest run scorer who made 475 runs in 12 Tests with an average of 21.59, four fifties.
Highest wicket takers in IND vs WI
Kapil Dev was the highest wicket-taker taking 89 scalps in 25 Tests. Anil Kumble stands second having 74 wickets in 17 Tests and Ravichandran Ashwin becomes the third to take 72 scalps in 12 Tests.
For West Indies, Malcolm Marshall becomes the highest wicket-taker taking 76 wickets in 17 matches. Andy Roberts stands second taking 67 wickets in 14 matches and WW Hall becomes the third wicket keeper taking 65 wickets in 13 matches.
Jason Holder becomes the current highest wicket-taker for West Indies against India 14 in eight matches.
“When it comes to technique, you constantly work on that but what stood out for me was that he was much more calm in his approach. He was playing late and closely to the body. He is still batting the same way in the Nets.
“We hope he will do well. Conditions in South Africa, you will need somebody like him to come good” Rathour said ahead of the second Test.
