India v West Indies: Schedule, Form and Predictions

As we enter mid-summer, the cricket schedule moves through the gears. Some eye-catching and inspiring games are on the program, including a month-long battle between India and the West Indies that will carry us through August.

Soccer competitions begin their new seasons, including the English Premier League and UEFA Champions League, meaning cricket will enjoy less coverage in the coming weeks. But the India v West Indes series will be broadcast live on television to a grateful global audience. The players are ready, the venues are confirmed, and officials are in the loop.

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Will India continue their recent good form against the West Indies in August? The nations meet over two formats; an One Day International Series and several Twenty20 matches that will draw a crowd. The games will play between three venues, with the team coaches expected to make changes and keep a freshness about the squad.

How can this article help you get the most from a month of fast-paced international cricket? Because we have everything you need. Keep reading as your favorite cricket site presents the schedule, including dates for your diary and confirmed stadiums. There's a check on the form of India and the West Indies and any trends worth knowing.

We aim to arm our readers with everything they need to enjoy the show. If you wish to impress your friends by making winning predictions on the outcome of each game, we have the tools to help you achieve that too. In short, this page is a one-stop for all your India v WI needs.

Schedule

August's schedule is a flyer with the final ODI played on the month's opening day. The Brian Lara Cricket Academy hosts and armchair fans can follow the action live on major TV broadcasters and live-streaming apps from 14:30 GMT.

We remain in Tarouba for the first of a hard-fought T20 series on Thursday. The show then goes on the road, with the second and third T20 games played at the Guayana National Stadium on Sunday 6th, and Tuesday 8th.

The curtain comes down in August as the Windies and India meet twice more, this time at Central Boward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, on the 12th and 13th, before the players pack up and move on.

After the final West Indies v India T20, you won't see Team India again until the ICC World Cup. Their first game of that competition pairs them with Australia in early October in Chennai.

India's winning form

India enters August in high spirits following a strong run of form. They lost to Australia in June, losing by 209 runs, the Aussies needing just five days to clean up. India held their own for long periods of that Test Match but couldn't deny the better team beat them. It'll be interesting to see how Australia plays at the World Cup.

Their fortunes improved in July when they were forced into a draw with the Windies in a Test Match series before winning by 141 runs on the second try. Although the first game didn't go as expected, India made light work of the Windies in the second Test, needing just one innings to crush their opponents.

The West Indies must improve

Pundits picked the Windies to lose the Test Match series to India, starting with the opener, so they would've been pleased to escape with a draw. But those feelings of relief didn't last too long.

In July, the West Indies lost to Scotland in a World Cup qualifier, but neither team will be at the games later this year after the Scots lost to the Netherlands. The Windies losing to the cricketing minnows of Scotland set off alarm bells across the nation.

Windies beat Oman to get back on track, but Sri Lanka and India shot them down in their two games before the above draw. It's plain to see this international cricket giant is far from their best, and it may be a blessing in disguise to see them miss the World Cup.

Players to watch closely

Who are the players that'll make a difference for India in August? Captain Rohit Sharma has yet to put a foot wrong this summer, and he's a safe pick to lead his nation to glory. He's a reliable, fit, and ambitious captain who leads by example, and watching him play has been a pleasure.

Virat Kohli is another to monitor closely in the coming weeks and during the World Cup. He set the pace for India's win over the Windies, scoring 121 runs from 206 balls in the first innings. He's another reliable player with more to offer.

Another that performed well against the West Indies is Yashasvi Jaiswal. He smacked 171 runs from 387 balls to help crush the Windies, and that effort would have done wonders for his confidence.

Who the cricket pundits have picked

It will come as no surprise to learn the leading online cricket pundits expect India to clear up by finishing off the Windies in August. The favorites enter the month with their opponents over a barrel and are determined to finish in style.

India has impressed us in recent outings, so much so we can afford to look ahead to the World Cup. Do the pundits expect them to win the title? They are favorites to win the World Cup and second favorites for the T20 World Cup.

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