Team guideNov 6, 20264 min read
West Indies Cricket Team: History, Home Grounds and How to Follow Them Live
West Indies once ruled world cricket and are still loved for big hitting and fast bowling.
Who they are
West Indies is a team made of players from several Caribbean countries and territories. In the 1970s and 1980s they were the best team in the world.
Governing body and nickname
West Indies is run by Cricket West Indies. The team is often called the Windies.
Home grounds
West Indies play at venues across the Caribbean, such as Kensington Oval in Barbados, Sabina Park in Jamaica and Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.
Major titles
West Indies won the 50 over World Cup in 1975 and 1979, and the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016.
What to watch for
Watch the power hitters in T20 cricket and the pace bowlers on quick pitches.
How to follow them live
When West Indies play, the match appears on the Crease live page with ball by ball updates, the scorecard and the result as soon as it is final. Check the schedule page for the next fixture and the results page for the last one. Squads and records change, so confirm the latest on the official board site.
Quick answers
Who runs the West Indies cricket team?
Cricket West Indies runs it.
When did West Indies play their first Test?
West Indies played their first Test in 1928 against England.
Where can I follow West Indies live scores?
On Crease, open the live page or the schedule page when a West Indies match is on. Scores update every few seconds.