After facing back-to-back defeats in the initial two matches, India bounced back with a convincing seven-wicket victory over hosts West Indies in the third T20I. Following the match, Indian skipper Hardik Pandya emphasized that despite the mixed results of wins and losses, the team’s overarching strategies remain unchanged. Pandya stressed the importance of demonstrating preparedness for crucial matches that are deemed must-win situations.
” Very important (to win). We spoke as a group that these three games will be exciting. Two losses or two wins does not change the long term plans. We have to show we are ready when it comes to such (must-win) games,” Pandya said after the match.
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Suryakumar Yadav showcased a formidable display of skill, smashing an impressive 83 runs off just 44 deliveries, propelling India to secure a commanding seven-wicket triumph over the West Indies in the third T20I clash held at Guyana’s Providence Stadium. Chasing a target of 160, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma showcased their mettle, securing victory with a comfortable margin of 13 deliveries to spare.
The West Indies’ batting effort was anchored by Brandon King, who scored 42 runs, and Rovman Powell, contributing a notable 40 runs, enabling the hosts to accumulate a competitive score of 159/5 in their initial innings. Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the standout performer with the ball for India, capturing three crucial wickets and further solidifying his impressive track record in the realm of white-ball cricket.
In the prelude to the showdown, Rovman Powell won the toss, electing to bat first for the West Indies. The home team made a strategic alteration to their lineup, introducing Roston Chase in lieu of Jason Holder. In contrast, India’s lineup witnessed changes too, with Kuldeep Yadav stepping in for Ravi Bishnoi, while Yashasvi Jaiswal made a noteworthy debut, taking the place of Ishan Kishan in the playing eleven.
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