India vs West Indies: In the second half, West Indies turned things around dramatically, successfully defending their score of 149/6 to take a 1-0 lead in the T20I series. They were led by the motivational effort of Jason Holder. In spite of the difficult batting conditions in Trinidad, India had trouble in the final stages of their chase. Romario Shepherd’s performance was sufficient to leave India five runs short of victory, despite Arshdeep Singh’s threat to West Indies’ attempts in the closing overs.
West Indies effectively defended a three-man spin attack in a difficult encounter on the sluggish Tarouba pitch, scoring 149 runs. The captain Rovman Powell, who had previously been benched for the one-day series, was instrumental in the victory, leading the way with 48 runs. The combination of Jason Holder’s expertise, Akeal Hosein’s cunning, and Romario Shepherd’s tenacity allowed them to defy a recent trend, proving that their total was more than adequate. Over the past five years, West Indies has had difficulty defeating India in T20Is, making this victory all the more satisfying for them.
The 2nd T20 between India vs West Indies will take place on August 6th, 2023 at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Match Details to Note
Match: India vs West Indies 2nd T20
Date: August 6th, 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
India vs West Indies
India (Match Odds- 1.47)
Preview
India suffered a defeat while pursuing one of their slower totals. After winning the Test and ODI series, this was a setback. The visitors’ three-spinner play plan did not result in success. As a result, the second game may feature some adjustments. For India, Ishan and Gill will start. Both of the openers failed to reach the double-digit mark. However, sending them to open won’t stop India from doing so. In all formats, the pair has amassed over nine partnerships and more than 90 runs. There won’t be any stopping Gill if he brings his A game from the IPL (leading run scorer).
Full Squad
Hardik Pandya (Captain), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh.
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Players to watch out for
Shubman Gill
Only six T20Is have been played by Gill to date. But in the most recent T20Is, he had struck a century. The leading run scorer in IPl 2023 currently has a strike rate of 165.57. He will be the player to watch.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Chahal, who impressed with 2 for 24 in the most recent game, will be the bowler to watch.
Possible Playing XI
Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Sanju Samson/Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik.
West Indies (Match Odds- 2.70)
Preview
In order to prepare for the forthcoming T20 World Cup, West Indies has kept the same starting eleven. In contrast to the visitors, they have chosen a formula of four pacers and a spinner. Myers and Brendon King will continue to serve as Windies’ openers. In the first game, King scored 28 points on 19 shots. Since the beginning of last year, the pair had amassed 892 runs in 19 innings. Johnson Charles struggled against the spin in the opening game of the South African tour, but he has 177 runs in 4 innings against India with a strike rate of 177. Johnson Charles had a strike rate of 200 during the South African trip.
Full Squad
Rovman Powell (c), Kyle Mayers (vc), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Oshane Thomas.
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Players to watch out for
Nicholas Pooran
With his form for the Windies, Nicholas Pooran is causing a ruckus in the center. Pooran scored 41 runs in the first game following his century in the MLC championship game. Since last year, Pooran has scored the most runs for the West Indies with 623 runs in 23 innings. In addition, he has a stellar 153 average across three innings at this location, including two half centuries. The batter to watch out for will be him.
Alzarri Joseph
In the bowling unit, Alzarri Joseph will pair up with Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd. In 10 games, Joseph has 16 wickets, including a five-fer in the most recent T20Is against South Africa.
Possible Playing XI
Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (c&wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shephard, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
India vs West Indies Head to Head
25 T20 games between India and the West Indies have been played, with India having a considerable advantage with 17 victories to the West Indies’ 8. The last match result will put pressure on India.
India vs West Indies Toss Prediction
The team protecting the target has fared better in 27 T20Is. At Providence, the first inning average is 122. In the second inning, the batting becomes more challenging. The statistics show that the average score in the second inning is only 93. Ideally, the team that wins the toss should bat first.
India vs West Indies Pitch Report
It will be cloudy outside. It will be between 26 and 31 degrees. At 10 to 12 km/h, the wind will be blowing from the west. The Providence Stadium in Guyana is renowned for having a pitch that favors spin spinners and is known to be on the slower side. Due to the dry and abrasive nature of the pitch, the surface frequently helps spinners, making it easier for them to grip the ball and produce twists. As the game goes on, the surface typically becomes slower, which can make it challenging for the batsmen to time their shots.
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India vs West Indies Match Prediction
India won by 7 wickets the last time these teams met at this location. But none of those team members are now among the starting eleven. The only participant from that game who scored 32 points off of 20 balls was Rovaman Powell.
However, the outcome of this game will not be determined by this result. Since 2017, India has won 10 of its last 12 games against the West Indies. The home team has gained confidence thanks to the 4-run victory. India would probably make some adjustments following a close defeat.
We are predicting India to win the game at the odds of 1.47
India vs West Indies The Most Recommended Player To Bet
Only six T20Is have been played by Gill to date. But in the most recent T20Is, he had struck a century. The leading run scorer in IPl 2023 currently has a strike rate of 165.57. He will be the player to watch.
