Match Prediction:
West Indies is preparing for a five-match T20I series against India after losing the Test and ODI series. The series begins with the first T20I at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The match will begin at 8 p.m. on August 4th. This will be ideal practice for both teams, especially with the World Cup T20 2024 being hosted by the West Indies and the United States.
Shimron Hetmyer, Oshane Thomas, and Shai Hope have all been recalled to the West Indies squad. Hetmyer played two matches for the Seattle Orcas in the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) competition in the United States, following an IPL stint with the Rajasthan Royals in which he accumulated 299 runs at an excellent strike rate of 151.77 and an average of 37.37. Hope, on the other hand, has a lower average of 17.88, which contrasts with his remarkable performance in One-Day Internationals.
The India T20I roster for the upcoming series against the West Indies in August has several new faces, indicating a new approach by team management. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma have been rewarded for their outstanding efforts by being called up to the Indian T20I team for the first time. The experienced senior players, such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, will be absent from the T20I squad. Mukesh Kumar, who had already been named to the Test and ODI squads, has been named to the T20I squad as well, demonstrating his adaptability and potential across formats. Sanju Samson returns to the squad as a wicketkeeper, providing vital depth to the batting order.
Winning Chances:
Toss Prediction:
West Indies won the toss and decided to field in the only prior T20I at this location, but lost the game. Given the unfavorable weather prediction, we anticipate that both sides will want to bat first.
Weather Report:
The pitch appears likely to produce the same amount of turn as it often does at this location for this match. Around 175 will be considered par.
Pitch Report:
In each of the first three games of the series, the captain who won the toss opted to bat first. In this game, we anticipate that both clubs will want to start batting first.
Head to Head:
India still leads West Indies 3-2 in their previous five T20I head-to-head encounters despite being 2-0 down in the series.
WI vs IND Team Form in Last Five Matches:
WI : L W W W L
IND : W L L W W
West Indies Preview
Despite a strong start by the openers, West Indies fell short in the third T20I. This was due to the reduced strike rate of the runs. West Indies’ innings will begin with King and Myers. A 55-run first-inning partnership increased their combined runs total to 1108 in 24 innings since the start of the previous year. Their strike rate, however, is barely above 125. Another obstacle for the West Indies is Jonathan Charles’ struggle at number three. Charles has scored 17 runs in 4 games since his century against South Africa. His favourite location, however, is Fort Lauderhill, where he has 182 runs in 4 games with a strike rate of 152.94. Powell may speak with his top order about playing more aggressively, as he and Pooran do in the middle.
West Indies Squad Prediction:
Rovman Powell (C), Kyle Mayers (vice-capt), Johnson Charles, Obed McCoy, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd.
India Preview
A win in the third T20I kept India’s series hopes alive, but it also exposed the shortcomings of the openers. Shubman Gill is yet to score in the double digits in this series. He has three, seven, and six runs. Jaiswal, who was making his debut, only got one run. Indian openers have scored 50 runs while losing six wickets. Suryakumar Yadav stepped in to save the day.
Surya scored 83 runs off 44 balls, including 10 fours and four sixes. With 83 runs, he surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India’s fourth leading T20I run-scorer. The world’s top T20 batsman has scored 347 runs in 10 games against the Windies, with a strike rate of 170. He will be the Indian team’s top hitter now that he is back in the party mindset. Tilak Verma is one of the players that has amazed everyone. The series debutant came within a run of his hlf century while remaining not out on the opposite end. He has 139 runs in three games, with a strike rate of 130 and an average of 69. In the fourth game, the Mumbai Indians pair will be crucial.
India Squad Prediction:
Yashaswi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Verma, Surya Kumar Yadav (vice-capt), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (C), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.
WI vs IND Head to Head Stats in Tests
| Matches Played | WI Won | IND Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Who will win West Indies vs India?
Any team in the world would struggle against India if Suryakumar and Kuldeep Yadav were in prime form. Although India have the advantage going into this T20I, West Indies are not a bad squad.
West Indies vs India Prediction:
A convincing victory in the 3rd match of the T20I has put India on the offensive. India’s record in the United States is what makes them the favourite to win the fourth game. India has 3 victories in 5 matches of the T20I. They only lost one game by one run. Aside from that, if Suryakumar Yadav is in form, it will be difficult for any team to win.
We believe India will defeat the West Indies.
