The primary T20I between West Indies and India on the Brian Lara Stadium turned out to be an exciting contest the place the hosts emerged victorious by 4 runs.
West Indies set a goal of 150 runs for India of their allotted 20 overs, ending at 149/6. Windies batters showcased a mixture of regular partnerships and aggressive strokes. Nicholas Pooran performed a pivotal position, scoring 41 runs off 34 balls with two fours and two sixes.
Captain Rovman Powell‘s aggressive knock of 48 runs from 32 balls, together with three fours and three sixes, additional boosted the West Indies complete. Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh have been the standout bowlers for India, every selecting up two wickets.
Jason Holder shine as West Indies defend the low complete
Chasing 150 for victory, India struggled to search out momentum and managed 145/9 of their 20 overs. Tilak Varma‘s spectacular innings of 39 runs off 22 balls, with two fours and three sixes, saved India in rivalry.
Nonetheless, the remainder of the batting lineup faltered beneath strain, and no different batter may make a big influence. Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder starred with the ball for the West Indies, taking two wickets every and stifling India’s batting efforts.
In a carefully fought encounter, West Indies emerged victorious by a slender margin of 4 runs. With this win, West Indies took a 1-0 lead within the T20I collection, setting the stage for an enthralling battle between the 2 cricketing powerhouses within the remaining matches.
Right here is how Twitter reacted:
WI WIN! Sheppie holds his nerve to ship a 4 run victory.#WIHome #RallywithWI #KuhlT20 pic.twitter.com/zM4haytD9u
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 3, 2023
India in T20I chases this 12 months
Misplaced v SL (goal 207)
Misplaced v NZ (goal 177)
Received v NZ (goal 100)
Misplaced v WI (goal 150)First time since 2012, India males misplaced 3 out of 4 consecutive T20I chases.#WIvIND
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) August 3, 2023
India Dropping whereas Chasing lower than 150 Scores beneath a Captain
Dhoni – 2 occasions
Rahane – 1 time
Hardik – 1 time*— Damaged Cricket (@BrokenCricket) August 3, 2023
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 3, 2023
India vs West Indies within the final 5 matches on this collection:
– Draw
– India received
– West Indies received
– India received
– West Indies receivedWest Indies giving a terrific battle to mighty Indian staff. pic.twitter.com/Sg8xLyiduL
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 3, 2023
WEST INDIES HAVE DEFEATED INDIA BY 5 RUNS…!!
What an excellent bowling efficiency by West Indies – they defended 149 towards India! pic.twitter.com/oWhsryYQrT
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 3, 2023
West Indies maintain their nerve and go 1-0 up within the five-match T20I collection 👏#WIvIND | 📝: https://t.co/NfcMJQlC3w pic.twitter.com/sMBCfpSh8W
— ICC (@ICC) August 3, 2023
Double wicket maiden over for Jason Holder
We salute! pic.twitter.com/YM8Wnxd8GT
— Caribbean Cricket Podcast (@CaribCricket) August 3, 2023
Jason Holder received man of the match award for his good bowling efficiency. pic.twitter.com/qZXxtADcHB
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) August 3, 2023
What a bowling spell from #JasonHolder WOW 😳 Bowled double wicket maiden over. 4 overs 19 runs 2 wickets. Excellent efficiency. By no means take #WestIndies calmly in #T20Cricket #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/Gz3yrmm6pj
— Goku (@AVInFo18) August 3, 2023
Jason Holder 👏
From conceding 30 in tremendous over in ICC CWC qualifiers towards Netherlands, to, giving solely 19/2 in 4 OVERS right now towards IND.#Indvswi pic.twitter.com/0k5UcTMzwP
— Muhammad Bilal (@m_bilal5649) August 3, 2023
#Twitter #reactions #Jason #Holder #sizzles #West #Indies #pip #India #thrilling #T20I