India vs West Indies 4th T20I Highlights:
Teams:
West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (c, wk), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Smith, Akil Hossain, Obed McCoy.
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilk Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukes Kumar.
Hardik Pandya: We’ll bat first, and I don’t think much will change. The boys came in very well, they were enthusiastic, and at the same time, they realized that they had to show something more. Everyone contributed, the bowlers did their job, and then Tilk and Surya came and closed the game with the bat. Yes, that’s the team. Our spinners have the ability to take wickets like that, they’re aggressive with their intent, which I like. For us, we keep things simple and we don’t let the intensity drop.
Rovman Powell: We’ll bat first, the surface looks good, we want to put some runs on the board and try to defend it. I think this is an opportunity for us to win a series against a big team like India and the guys are excited about it. Jason Holder is under, Shai Hope comes in for Charles Johnson, and Obed Smith comes in for Roston Chase.
West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first.
Talking about the dimensions of the ground, behind me it’s 65 meters, opposite to that it’s 67 meters, and under the ground, it’s 70 meters. The pitch is looking beautiful, no grass on the surface but good shine in it. The average score on this ground is 165. Samuel Badree said in his pitch report that we are ready for a high-scoring game.
On the other hand, West Indies has the opportunity to win the series by winning today’s match. They defeated South Africa 2-1 in their last T20 series in March this year. If they are able to win this series, it will be their first back-to-back T20I series win since 2017. Talking about their playing eleven, if Jason Holder is fit, he might replace Roston Chase. Will they consider bringing in Shai Hope for Charles Johnson due to his poor form? The host team’s record against India in Lauderhill has been poor, with four losses, one win, and one match abandoned. The pitches here are usually conducive for stroke play, and a high-scoring affair can be expected. Stay tuned for the toss and team lineups…
09:30 local, 19:00 IST:
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the fourth T20 match between West Indies and India. After a month-long tour of the Caribbean, where the results have been mixed, the caravan has now moved toward Lauderhill in the United States for the last two matches. After facing the possibility of losing closely contested matches, Team India displayed an impressive performance in the previous game to keep the series alive. With an eye on the 2024 T20 World Cup, India is eager to experiment, and Umran Malik might get a chance today.
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After a month-long tour of the Caribbean, where the results have been mixed, the caravan has now moved toward Lauderhill in the United States for the last two matches. Often the engine of the entrants gets damaged in the leg of the white-ball wicket, which is partially due to their big visual focus and result-oriented use. However, they have shown their true colors when pushed into a corner, like in a crucial ODI in Trinidad or in the third T20I in Guyana just three days ago.
Lauderhill, Florida: West Indies vs. India, Fourth T20 Match, August 12, 20:00 IST, 10:30 local
Live Update
India’s Big Win
On Saturday (August 12), India defeated West Indies by nine wickets in the fourth match of the five-match T20 series. With this victory, Team India has leveled the series at 2-2. The fifth and decisive match will be played on Sunday. The Indian team, which was once trailing 0-2 in the series, made a remarkable comeback in the third and fourth T20 matches, preventing West Indies from securing an unbeatable lead. Now, all eyes are on Team India to clinch the final match and claim the series title.
Winning the toss, West Indies captain Rovman Powell decided to bat first. His team set a target of 178 runs for eight wickets in 20 overs. In response, Team India chased down the target of 179 runs with one wicket to spare in 17 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten at 84 runs off 51 balls, while Tilak Verma contributed seven runs off five balls. Yashasvi hit 11 boundaries and three sixes in his innings.
Yashasvi and Shubman’s Century Partnership
Chasing the target of 179 runs, the Indian batsmen put up a splendid performance. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill formed a partnership of 165 runs for the first wicket. Both players achieved their maiden-century partnership in T20s. India lost its first wicket in the 16th over when Shubman Gill was dismissed by Romario Shepherd on the third ball. Gill scored 77 runs off 47 balls, hitting three boundaries and five sixes.
Arshdeep’s Early Breakthrough
Before that, Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh showcased his skills by dismissing West Indies’ opener Kjorn Ottley (17) in the second over of the innings. Ottley was caught by Sanju Samson while attempting a shot. Arshdeep’s delivery on the fourth ball of the second over resulted in Ottley’s dismissal. Following this, the Windies team lost three wickets within three runs in quick succession.
Pooran and Powell are Out for Single Runs
In the last over of the powerplay, Arshdeep got rid of another West Indies batsman, Brandon King (18), who was caught by Kuldeep Yadav. Then, on the first ball of the seventh over, Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Nicholas Pooran for just one run. Pooran’s wicket fell on the very first ball of Kuldeep’s over. On the fifth ball of the same over, Kuldeep dismissed captain Powell (01) as well, putting West Indies in trouble.
Hetmyer and Hope Steady the Ship
After losing four wickets early, experienced batsmen Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer stabilized West Indies’ innings. They added a partnership of 49 runs for the fifth wicket. Hope fell short of a half-century and got out after scoring 45 runs off 29 balls, becoming Yuzvendra Chahal’s victim. Roston Chase and Jason Holder couldn’t make an impact, with Shepherd scoring nine runs and Holder being dismissed for three runs by Mukesh Kumar.
Pooran and Powell are Out for Single Runs
In the last over of the powerplay, Arshdeep got rid of another West Indies batsman, Brandon King (18), who was caught by Kuldeep Yadav. Then, on the first ball of the seventh over, Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Nicholas Pooran for just one run. Pooran’s wicket fell on the very first ball of Kuldeep’s over. On the fifth ball of the same over, Kuldeep dismissed captain Powell (01) as well, putting West Indies in trouble.
Hetmyer and Hope Steady the Ship
After losing four wickets early, experienced batsmen Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer stabilized West Indies’ innings. They added a partnership of 49 runs for the fifth wicket. Hope fell short of a half-century and got out after scoring 45 runs off 29 balls, becoming Yuzvendra Chahal’s victim. Roston Chase and Jason Holder couldn’t make an impact, with Shepherd scoring nine runs and Holder being dismissed for three runs by Mukesh Kumar.
11:16 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: West Indies Get Their First Breakthrough.
West Indies has secured their first wicket with the dismissal of Shubman Gill. Gill was taken out by Romario Shepherd on the third ball of the 16th over. Gill departed after making a solid 77 runs from 47 balls, including three fours and five sixes.
10:49 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: Strong Start for Both India Openers.
Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are displaying exceptional batting skills. Not only have they achieved a century partnership for the opening wicket, but they’ve also each reached their respective half-centuries. India has amassed 123 runs in 12 overs without losing any wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal remains unbeaten at 61 runs off 38 balls, and Shubman Gill is unbeaten with 55 runs off 35 balls.
10:38 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: India Crosses 100-Run Mark.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have reached a century partnership for the opening wicket. Together, they’ve struck 11 fours and three sixes. Yashasvi and Shubman’s partnership has marked their first century in T20 Internationals. India’s score reached 100 runs in 10 overs without any loss. Shubman Gill is unbeaten at 49 runs from 29 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswal is unbeaten with 47 runs off 31 balls.
10:19 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: Dominant Batting Display by India in Powerplay
Team India has put on an impressive show in the powerplay against West Indies, amassing 66 runs in six overs without losing any wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal has contributed 34 runs off 19 balls, while Shubman Gill remains unbeaten after scoring 30 runs off 17 balls.
10:00 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: India Starts Strong in Chase
India has begun their pursuit of the target with a solid start, notching up 16 runs in two overs without losing any wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal is at 12, and Shubman Gill is unbeaten after contributing four runs.
09:40 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: India Faces Challenging Target
After winning the toss and opting to bat, West Indies set a target of 179 runs for India. They scored 178 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer top-scored with 61 runs, while Shai Hope made 45 runs. Brendan King added 18, Kyle Meyers scored 17, and Oden Smith contributed 15 not out. Captain Rovman Powell and Nicholas Pooran managed only one run each. Romario Shepherd scored nine, and Jason Holder scored three runs. Akil Hussain remained unbeaten with five runs.
In this match, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav impressed with their bowling for India. Arshdeep took three wickets, dismissing both West Indies openers Kyle Mayers and Brendan King, along with Shimron Hetmyer. Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell, dealing a blow to the middle order. Akshar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Mukesh Kumar also secured a wicket each.
09:11 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: Double Setback for West Indies
The West Indies team faced a double setback. After Romario Shepherd, experienced player Jason Holder was also sent back. Shepherd was dismissed after scoring nine runs off six balls, including a six. Akshar Patel got Shepherd’s wicket on the second ball of the 15th over, caught by Sanju Samson. Jason Holder was clean bowled by Mukesh Kumar on the third ball of the 16th over, contributing only three runs from four balls. West Indies reached 132 runs for seven wickets in 16 overs.
09:00 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: India Celebrates Significant Breakthrough
Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a crucial breakthrough for India in the match. He dismissed the experienced batsman Shai Hope, who was scoring rapidly. Hope couldn’t reach his half-century and was out after making 45 runs from 29 balls. In his innings, Hope hit three fours and two sixes. West Indies reached 106 runs for five wickets in 13 overs, with Shimron Hetmyer and Romario Shepherd at the crease.
08:43 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: West Indies at 79/4 after 10 Overs
Half of the West Indies innings is over, and they have scored 79 runs for the loss of four wickets in 10 overs. Shai Hope remains unbeaten at 37 runs off 21 balls, and Shimron Hetmyer is not out with five runs from 10 balls. Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh have each taken two wickets for India so far.
08:29 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: West Indies Captain Also Departs
West Indies captain Rovman Powell followed Nicholas Pooran back to the pavilion. Kuldeep Yadav claimed Powell’s wicket. Powell was caught by Shubman Gill from Kuldeep’s ball, managing only one run from three balls. At seven overs, West Indies reached 57 runs for four wickets. Shimron Hetmyer stepped in to support Shai Hope.
08:25 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: Nicholas Pooran’s Early Exit
Nicholas Pooran, who had shown quick batting in this series, faced disappointment in this match, scoring only one run. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav got him caught by Suryakumar Yadav on the first ball of the seventh over. West Indies score reached 55 runs for three wickets. Captain Rovman Powell took the crease after Pooran’s dismissal.
08:21 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: West Indies Faces Another Setback
West Indies has encountered another setback, this time courtesy of Arshdeep Singh. He managed to dismiss Brendan King following Kyle Mayers. King contributed 18 runs off 16 balls before returning to the pavilion. He struck two sixes during his innings. The catch was taken by Kuldeep Yadav. The powerplay phase of West Indies’ inning has come to an end, and they’ve scored 55 runs for the loss of two wickets in six overs. Shai Hope is at 19 runs from 11 balls, and Nicholas Pooran has scored one run.
08:07 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: Mayers’ Bat Doesn’t Shine
Kyle Mayers provided a good start to West Indies. He managed to score 17 runs off six balls, putting pressure on the Indian bowlers. However, Arshdeep didn’t allow him to settle for long. On the fourth ball of the second over, Arshdeep got Mayers caught by wicketkeeper Sanju Samson. Mayers scored 17 runs off seven balls, including two fours and a six. In two overs, West Indies scored 19 runs for the loss of one wicket. Brendan King and Shai Hope are currently at the crease.
07:59 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: West Indies’ Inning Begins
The West Indies’ inning has kicked off. Opening with Kyle Mayers, Brendan King is out in the middle. Hopes are high for an explosive start from Mayers and King. Akshar Patel, the left-arm spinner, initiated the bowling for India.
07:40 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: Playing XI for Both Teams
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilk Varma, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar.
West Indies: Brendan King, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (Wicketkeeper), Rovman Powell (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Oden Smith, Akil Hussain, Obed McCoy.
07:35 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: India to Bowl First
West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and opted to bat first. Team India will begin bowling in this match. During the toss, captain Hardik Pandya mentioned that they also wanted to bat first. There are no changes in the playing XI. Meanwhile, for West Indies, the experienced Jason Holder and Shai Hope have returned. Johnson Charles has been left out.
06:51 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI 4th T20 Live: India’s Record in Florida
India has played six T20 matches in Florida so far, with four wins, one loss, and one no-result. India is aiming to secure a consecutive fifth win in Florida. They’ve won their previous four matches here.
06:26 PM, August 12, 2023
IND vs WI: India Defeats West Indies by Nine Wickets in the Fourth T20; Yashasvi-Gill’s Brilliance, Series Tied 2-2
