Test 1 - India Vs West Indies

India Vs West Indies
1st Test – 6 - 10 November, 2013. Kolkata, India

India
The team feels quietly confident. They will adapt well, but it will be important for them to not feel defeated by small setbacks.

1st Innings
Batting will bloom through good partnerships, allowing them to build up confidently. Bowling will initially not look up to mark yet will get results, instead it's the latter half of the bowling that will regain confidence. Fielding will have to improve.

2nd Innings
Batting starts off well, but its towards the end that it will get edgy. Bowling will be stronger than expected. Fielding again will have to step up.

The Captain – Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Dhoni will have to re-strategise and work harder on his ideas to gain command. Old concepts will not be as effective. His steadiness will be key.

West Indies
West Indies are not applying any pressure on themselves – this may be the problem. Being better focused and aggressive will see them get better results.

1st Innings
Batting does not start off too well – but this will be more their own doing. Gaining stability will be key to moving ahead. Their bowling will be sensible and fresh. They will implement plans well. Fielding will be patchy.

2nd Innings
Batting will be steadier and more confident – becoming over-confident will be a danger. Bowling will be expensive, but will manage to control things well towards the end. Fielding will be patchy.

The Captain – Darren Sammy
Sammy will have to become more aggressive in his captaincy, because he will seem slow in taking action.

Tarot Advantage
India

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