Hardik Pandya and co. will look to carry the winning momentum and level the series when they face West Indies in the 4th T20I at the Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday. Hardik Pandya would be tested in the crunch match.
In the 3rd T20, Hardik Pandya’s Men in Blue bounced back to keep the five-match series alive after a 7-wicket win over Rovman Powell’s West Indies at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana,
After Kuldeep Yadav’s excellent spell (3-28) restricted the hosts to 159/5, Suryakumar Yadav returned to form with a quickfire 83 off 41 balls and shared an 87-run stand with in-form Tilak Varma (49 not out off 37 balls) as India crossed the target with 13 balls to spare.
DISCONTENT OVER HARDIK PANDYA’S STRIKE DECISION AS TILAK VERMA MISSED HIS 50
Following his victory, Hardik Pandya faced criticism from fans and cricket experts alike. They questioned Hardik Pandya’s actions, particularly when he concluded the game with a six, leaving Tilak Verma stranded at 49* on the non-striker’s end.
Fans and cricket experts opined that Hardik Pandya should have granted Tilak Verma the opportunity to finish the match. This would have allowed Verma to achieve his second consecutive half-century as there was the absence of net run rate pressure, which is often present in multi-national tournaments.
THE VENUE:
The Remaining Matches of this T20 Series will be played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground Florida.
Going by the previous T20Is at the venue, teams that batted first have been the most successful sides. The wickets at the venue have assisted the slower bowlers more than the quicks.
Average 1st Innings Score: 165
Average 2nd Innings Score: 123
TEAM PREVIEW:
WEST INDIES:
The West Indies experienced a lopsided loss in the 3rd T20 match, abruptly halting their victorious streak, courtesy of a well-rounded performance by Team India. Brandon King and Captain Rovman Powell displayed remarkable batting prowess for the West Indies, although their usually dependable batsman Nicholas Pooran faced an unusual setback in the series.
The West Indies’ bowling attack faltered under the onslaught of Suryakumar Yadav’s splendid batting display. The upcoming match anticipates Jason Holder’s return to replace Roston Chase, a strategic move aimed at leveraging Holder’s invaluable experience for a crucial advantage.
Expected XI of the West Indies for 4th T20:
Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Rovman Powell(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
INDIA:
Hardik Pandya’s Men in Blue had a remarkable outing in the 3rd T20 match, securing a comfortable victory over the West Indies. Kuldeep Yadav showcased his brilliance on the bowling front, securing 3 wickets, including a pivotal dismissal of the in-form Nicholas Pooran.
On the batting side, Suryakumar Yadav made a triumphant return to form, dazzling against the Windies’ bowlers with an impressive 83 runs from just 44 deliveries. Tilak Verma also extended his batting prowess, remaining unbeaten with a commendable 49 runs from 37 balls.
As India heads into the 4th T20, they are expected to maintain the same winning lineup, aiming to sustain their victorious momentum and push the series into a deciding match.
Expected XI of India for 4th T20:
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya(c), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav.
PREDICTION FOR THE MATCH:
India to continue their winning momentum and take the series to the decider.
TRIVIA:
India vs West Indies T20 Head to Head record in Lauderhill
Played: 6
India Won: 4
West Indies Won: 1
No Result: 1