West Indies Tour Of Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe VS West Indies | 1st Test , 4 Feb , 1:30 PM | Match Preview

Series: West Indies tour of Zimbabwe, 2023

Zimbabwe vs West Indies, 1st Test, 04 Feb 2023 1.30 Pm
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Zimbabwe Cricket are set to host West Indies for a 2 match Test Series. The first Test match will start on the 4th of February, 2023.
The second Test match will begin on the 12th February.

Both of the Test Matches are supposed to be played at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. According to the CWI’s Director of Cricket, Jimmy Adams,
“The tour to Zimbabwe early in 2023 will be an important part of our 2023 Test programme, which also includes series against South Africa and India”.
He added, “Having produced some good results early in 2022, the team will be eager to begin the year with strong performances in Zimbabwe.”

West Indies have previously toured Zimbabwe thrice, winning all of the three series they participated in.

It is a historic moment for Zimbabwe cricket as their team will be featuring in a test match after a big gap of one and a half years.
According to ZC director of Cricket Hamilton Masakadza, “Although it’s been a while since we last played Test cricket, our boys will be hungry and
ready for some red-ball action and I believe an exciting series against one of the game’s top sides is on the cards.

It is going to be an extraordinary Test Series given the talent both sides possess.

Pitch Report
The batters have benefited from the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo’s pitch, and the pacers have also received some assistance from the surface out here.
So far in the tournament, this ground has produced some extremely competitive tracks.
The wicket bounces evenly, allowing the batters to play their shots with confidence. The shorter boundaries make it easier for batters,
and the outfield has also performed admirably throughout the tournament. However, the pacers have been able to move the ball, and the bowlers have benefited from the cold temperature.

Weather Report:
On the day of the match, the temperature is expected to be around 25°C, there will be 64% humidity, and
the wind speed is 14 km/hr. During the game, there are no chances of precipitation.

KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH BATSMEN Gary Balance ,Craig Ervine, Kraigg Brathwaite , Roston Chase

KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH BOWLERS Richard Ngarva, Donald Tiripano , Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder

Prediction: this match will be won by west indies or its going to be draw.

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