Team India will look to get their combination right as they are ready to face West Indies in a do-or-die encounter in the 3rd T20I match following their defeat in the second game as well.
In the second game, Indian captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and decided to bat first. The Indian top order Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, and Sanju Samson could not contribute. Tilak Varma was the bright spot with a maiden half-century in the T20I format and put up a decent partnership with Hardik Pandya. Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh scored vital runs to help India post 152 for 7. Yashavi Jaiswal could be given a chance to replace either Shubman Gill or Ishan Kishan.
Hardik Pandya looked impressive, picking 3 wickets including Brandon King, Johson Charles, and then Rovman Powell. Yuzvendra Chahal showed his skills with 2 scalps giving away 19 runs in his 3 overs but was not 4th over. Mukesh Kumar and Arshdeep Singh grabbed 1 wicket each. Avesh Khan could be given a chance to replace Mukesh Kumar.
West Indies looked impressive with their bowling not allowing Indian batters to score runs freely. While batting, Nicolas Pooran turned the fortune of the game with his attacking batting with a quickfire knock. Despite the collapse, Akeal Hossein and Joseph helped West Indies win the game by 2 wickets taking a 2-0 lead. It will be interesting to see which team will have the last laugh.
Match Details
Details – 3rd T20I, India vs West Indies
Venue – Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date and Time – 8th August, 8.00 PM
Pitch Report
It was an even contest between bat and ball. India made 152 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to Tilak Varma’s half-century. The slow deliveries by the pacers were not able to be hit by batters. Spinners have had a say and become tough for batters.
The captain that wins the toss would likely bat first and set a decent target that would be tough to chase.
Match Prediction
Team India are all set to play against West Indies in the third match of the T20I series. However, India have recently lost the first two games against the host and they will be hoping to get back in form as well. However, Betway has also placed its odds in favour of the home team (2.50) instead of the visitors (1.50). Seeing this, an exciting game is expected to take place.
West Indies (WI) vs India (Ind) – Predicted Playing XI
West Indies
Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johson Charles, Nicolas Pooran, Rovman Powell (C), Shimron Hetymer, Romario Sphered, Jason Holder, Akeal Hossein, Jospeh, Obed McCoy.
India
Yashavi Jaiswal/Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar/Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Fantasy Team Selection- West Indies vs India
Team 1– Kyle Mayers, Yashavi Jaiswal, Nicolas Pooran (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak (VC), Varma, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Romario Sphered, Ravi Bishnoi, Akeal Hossein, Arshdeep Singh.
Team 2– Ishan Kishan, Johson Charles, Suryakumar Yadav, Nicolas Pooran, Hardik (C), Pandya, Shimron Hetymer (VC), Sanju Samson, Jason Holder, Avesh Khan, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal.
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