India vs West Indies: Stats Reveal Worrying Factor For Hardik Pandya And Co Ahead Of 2nd T20I | Cricket News

Nicholas Pooran appeared in prime type as he slammed 41 off simply 34 deliveries within the first T20I encounter between India and West Indies in Tarouba. He got here into the match on the again of a profitable Major Cricket League (MLC) marketing campaign and he appeared fairly comfy in opposition to the Indian bowling assault. The motion now shifts to  Providence Stadium in Guyana – a floor the place Pooran has been fairly profitable up to now couple of video games. In the final ODI he performed at this venue, Pooran scored 73 in opposition to Bangladesh in 2022. During the identical tour, West Indies face Bangladesh in a T20I match in Guyana and Pooran was as soon as once more the star as he scored 74 off 39 balls with 5 4 and 5 sixes. India path 0-1 within the five-match sequence and if the development continues, Pooran can show to be a significant drawback for the guests.

India’s most sought-after IPL stars could have a repute to defend and parity to revive after they tackle a high quality West Indies aspect within the second T20 International of the five-match sequence on Sunday.

A boundary was the distinction between the 2 groups within the opening sport in Tarouba the place West Indies prevailed on a sluggish batting monitor with a formidable bowling effort on the back-end.

The T20I sequence is of little consequence in an ODI World Cup 12 months however skipper Hardik Pandya alongside together with his deputy Suryakumar Yadav would anticipate to place a far improved batting present — each individually in addition to collectively.

The duo together with Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson are all wanting on the ODI World Cup however nobody would thoughts a couple of good knocks which is able to give them some confidence forward of the Asia Cup.

Save debutant Tilak Varma, who appeared prepared for worldwide cricket throughout his knock of 39, the Indian batting with IPL prima donnas incomes fats pay cheques, flattered to deceive.

However, with 5 T20s being performed in a interval of 9 days, involving three international locations (Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and United States), it’s also crucial that the likes of skipper Hardik, openers Gill and Kishan, spinner Kuldeep Yadav get ample relaxation holding the large image in thoughts.

(With PTI inputs)