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- After the first day's play in Port of Spain, West Indies spinner Ali Usman described the pitch conditions, saying the ball turned only occasionally and that the turn was slow, giving batters time to adjust.
- He expressed confidence in the West Indies' performance on the turning surface.
- His comments suggest the pitch may favour spinners as the match progresses, but not excessively so.
What to watch next
- How much the pitch deteriorates and whether turn increases on later days
- Whether West Indies' spinners can take advantage as the match goes on
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Named Trinidad & Tobago · Port of Spain · Ali Usman · West Indies
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