India secured a commanding victory in the third match in Indore, posting 223 runs. Abhishek Sharma played a major role in that performance, smashing 69 runs off just 30 balls. The Indian batting lineup has been led effectively by the trio of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, reducing the pressure on the middle order. However, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Naman Dhir could get more opportunities in the upcoming match. Meanwhile, West Indies all-rounder Shamar Springer said the team was considering a defensive approach to contain India’s batters.
For West Indies, captain Shai Hope and opening batter Sharfane Rutherford have delivered impressive performances in the series so far. Rutherford has scored 172 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 189, while Hope has added 159 runs. West Indies successfully chased India’s target of 249 runs in the second match in Ranchi, a result that has boosted the visitors’ confidence ahead of the Hyderabad encounter.
India’s bowlers will need to maintain discipline to restrict the West Indies batting lineup. Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh and spinner Naman Dhir have played important roles in the previous matches. High scores have been recorded in earlier IPL matches at Hyderabad’s stadium, and dew could emerge as a significant factor in the contest.
India are considered favourites, having won 11 of their last 13 matches against West Indies on home soil. Since 2017, West Indies have beaten India in a T20 series in India only once. The ongoing tour also marks West Indies’ first visit to India for a T20 series since 2022.
West Indies squad: Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sharfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer.
India squad: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav and Naman Dhir.
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