India will look to seal the five-match T20I series when they face West Indies in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. India won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Shreyas Iyer’s side lead 2-1 after a 14-run win in Indore, where Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 69 off 30 balls and Arshdeep Singh’s three-wicket haul proved decisive. The hosts are likely to persist with the same combination that worked in Indore, though there is growing talk of bringing Kuldeep Yadav back into the XI given Hyderabad’s conditions.
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West Indies, who levelled the series in Ranchi with a record chase powered by Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102, will back their batting firepower to keep the contest alive and force a decider in Bengaluru.
Dew could play a role in the second half, with humidity rising to around 68% at night, making the toss crucial. West Indies will be hoping Romario Shepherd is fit to return after missing the Indore game with a niggle, as his presence would add depth to both departments. With both sides boasting deep line-ups and the series having already produced towering totals, another high-scoring thriller is on the cards.
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Tilak Varma: The No 3 prince who became a No 6 king
Tilak Varma in action during India vs West Indies T20I series. (CREIMAS)
Tilak Varma has revealed his favourite batting position several times. “I love to bat at number three; I have said that many times.” He reasons:“You have the freedom. Two fielders are outside…”
His numbers are glittering at one drop. In 21 innings, he averages 43.40 at a strike rate of 150.69 with two centuries to his name. “You will get to bat in the powerplay. You don’t have any expectations; you can swing well. So, every batsman enjoys playing that role,” Tilak explains. (READ MORE)
