In Cricket, the test between India and West Indies ended in a draw in Port of Spain, Trinidad after the 5th day play was washed off due to rain. The hosts were to resume their second innings on the final day, at the overnight score of 76 for 2 on 24th July 2023, but the game couldn’t resume as rain played the spoilsport. The match was ultimately called off and declared a draw with India winning the two match series 1-0.
India scored 438 in their first innings and bowled out West Indies for 255. The visitors then set a
victory target of 365 runs declaring their second innings for 181 for 2. India created a record for scoring fastest 100, by a team in an innings in a test match. They reached the three digit score in just 12.2 overs, breaking the earlier record by Sri Lanka of 13.2 overs.
Mohammed Siraj was adjudged the player of the match for five wicket haul.
The three match ODI series between India and the West Indies will begin on Thursday in Barbados.