India vs West Indies: Can the Visitors Prove Their Worth in the 2nd T20I?
India vs West Indies: Can the Visitors Prove Their Worth in the 2nd T20I?
India will be looking to bounce back after their defeat to West Indies in the first T20I when the two teams meet again on Sunday in Guyana.
The hosts won the first match by four runs, with fast bowlers Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd and Obed McCoy sharing six wickets. India’s chase of 150 was always going to be tough, and they lost wickets at regular intervals. Debutant Tilak Varma top-scored with 39, but it wasn’t enough as India fell short.
Second T20I
The second T20I will be played at the Providence Stadium and will start at 8:00 PM IST. The match will be televised on Doordarshan in India and will be streamed live on the Fancode and JioCinema apps.
India will be hoping to get their campaign back on track with a win in the second T20I. They have a strong squad and will be confident of beating West Indies on their own turf.
India’s concerns going into the second T20I against West Indies:
The batting
India’s batting has been inconsistent in the first T20I. While opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and debutant Tilak Varma looked good in patches, the middle order struggled to get going. Skipper Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck, while Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant both failed to get going. India will need their top order to fire if they want to win the second T20I.
The bowling
India’s bowling was also a bit of a concern in the first T20I. While Deepak Chahar and Harshal Patel were impressive, the other bowlers struggled to contain the West Indies batsmen. Obed McCoy and Romario Shepherd were particularly impressive for the hosts, taking three wickets each. India will need their bowlers to step up in the second T20I if they want to level the series.
The fielding
India’s fielding was also a bit of a concern in the first T20I. They dropped a few catches, and gave away a few runs in the field. This is something that India will need to improve if they want to win the second T20I.
Overall, India will need to address all of these concerns if they want to win the second T20I and level the series. They have a good team, but they will need to play better if they want to be successful.
Here are some additional concerns that India might have:
The lack of experience
The Indian team is relatively inexperienced, with several players making their T20I debuts in the first match. This could be a factor in the second match, as the West Indies have a more experienced side.
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The pressure of expectation
India are the defending champions of the T20 World Cup, and there will be a lot of pressure on them to win the series against West Indies. This could be a factor in the second match, as the Indian players might be feeling the pressure.
Despite these concerns, India still have a good chance of winning the second T20I. They have a good team, and they are playing at home. If they can address their concerns and play to their potential, they should be able to win the match and level the series.
Here are the details of the match:
- Date: Sunday, August 6
- Time: 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
- TV: Doordarshan
- Live streaming: Doordarshan and JioCinema
