WI vs IND 4th T20I Highlights: India beat West Indies by 9 wickets to level series 2-2

Right then, only one game remains on this long tour of India to the West Indies and there is a lot to play for. India were convincing in the Test series, West Indies showed some fight in the ODIs and now in the T20Is, it is all locked up. The fifth and final T20I will be played at the very same venue and it is a very short turnaround time as the action begins on Sunday, 13 August at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) but our build-up will begin a lot sooner. Do join us to find out how the drama unfolds in the series decider. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Hardik Pandya, the captain of India says that the crowd has been amazing and they have been coming up in numbers and it was great to give them some entertainment back. Adds that the opening partnership was brilliant, but going forward they need to take more responsibility to back their bowlers. Tells that West Indies got some runs in the end but as they took wickets earlier that harmed them a bit. Credits Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the way they batted and that their running between the wickets was really good too. Mentions that he likes to captain how he sees the game and take decisions based on the situation and his own instincts. Says that they lost the first two games because of their own errors but they haven't done much different in the next two matches. Further adds that the boys took it to their stride and were up for the challenge. Ends by saying that in T20Is no one is the favourite and whoever plays better gets over the line.

West Indies skipper, Rovman Powell says that it was a pretty good batting surface and they were 10-15 runs short but Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer played well. Adds that they have quality bowlers in the unit but weren't able to stick to their plans. Mentions that from the start of the series, it was certain that their batting will be tested against the spin and they did well in this game. Says that it is 2-2 and both teams have played good cricket to reach here but he is backing the boys to get the job done in the final.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH! Jaiswal says that he is happy to go out and express himself. He thanks the coaching staff and Hardik Pandya for showing faith in him which gave him a lot of confidence. Adds that he always tries to play according to the situation and what the team needs and the intent is to score runs. Mentions that it definitely helps to have already played the bowlers in the nets when they play for the same franchise. Says that it was amazing to bat with Shubman Gill and the opening partnership was really good. Ends by saying that the crowd was amazing and acknowledges them for all the support.

The Presentation ceremony...

Earlier in the game, Rovman Powell won the toss and opted to bat first on a deck that looked pristine for batting. West Indies though lost a couple of early wickets after a fast start and that halted their progress in the middle overs. Kuldeep Yadav yet again ruled the middle phase as Shai Hope held up one end for the hosts, scoring at a good pace as well. The Indian pacers bowled decently as well with Arshdeep Singh picking up a couple of wickets but Shimron Hetmyer notched up a crucial and quick half-century and took his team to 178, giving them a chance of winning. Coming to the chase, it only went in one direction with the Indian openers in sensational form and the Windies bowlers were blown away. 

West Indies finished with a bit of a flourish while batting but with the ball, they were well below par. With Alzarri Joseph being rested, their pace attack looked like a totally different unit and the sole spinner in the ranks, Akeal Hosein could only do so much. Hosein did bowl economically but couldn't pick up a wicket and there were too many loose deliveries by the pacers, hardly creating any wicket-taking opportunities. The hosts now have a lot of work to do having let slip a huge advantage in the five-match series.

WE ARE GOING THE DISTANCE! Back-to-back comprehensive performances with the bat from India and they have come roaring back from 2-0 down to level the series at 2-2. Right from the get-go, the Indian openers looked to score boundaries and with the ball coming onto the bat nicely, they made great use of the new ball allowing them to control the middle phase as well. Yashasvi Jaiswal showed aggressive intent and did get a couple of streaky boundaries but in general, he was unrelenting. Shubman Gill too found some form and timed the ball to perfection, hitting some exquisite shots in the process. The pair put on a record-equalling highest opening T20I stand for India worth 165 runs before Gill fell. Jaiswal though remained unbeaten on 84 and saw the side over the line with plenty of balls to spare.

17.1: Romario Shepherd to Tilak Varma, An anti-climatic end! Romario Shepherd loses his line and bowls this on a length but down the leg side, slower too, Tilak Varma lets it go towards the keeper where Nicholas Pooran fumbles a bit and the batters steal a bye as Pooran misses his shy at the bowler's end as well. It is also given as a wide and that is it. INDIA WIN BY 9 WICKETS!

16.6: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another slower one, full and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it towards short covers where the fielder makes a good stop.

16.5: Jason Holder to Tilak Varma, Short and on middle, Tilak Varma pulls it towards deep square leg for one.

16.4: Jason Holder to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Nicely played! Jason Holder serves this a bit too full, on leg, Tilak Varma glances it away towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. India one hit away from the win now!

16.3: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A slower delivery, on a length and around leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to work it away but gets an outside edge towards short third man for a run.

16.2: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes fuller now, on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls down the pitch.

16.1: Jason Holder to Tilak Varma, Back of a length and outside off, Tilak Varma cuts it towards deep point for a single.

15.6: Romario Shepherd to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal finds the fence now! Romario Shepherd pitches it up, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal throws his bat at it and slices it wide and over of short third man for a boundary. India need just 9 runs for the win now!

15.5: Romario Shepherd to Tilak Varma, Romario Shepherd bangs this short and on middle, Tilak Varma gets hurried a bit and mistimes his pull towards deep square leg for a single.

15.4: Romario Shepherd to Tilak Varma, On a length and on middle, angling in, Tilak Varma blocks it back towards the bowler.

Tilak Varma walks in at number 3.

15.3: Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, OUT! TAKEN! Romario Shepherd finally draws first blood! Shubman Gill tries to take him on again but loses his wicket in the process. Romario Shepherd bowls this full again and around leg, Shubman Gill tries to whip it away but fails to get under it fully to get the elevation. As a result, it goes flat and uppishly wide of deep mid-wicket where Shai Hope runs to his right and takes a fine catch diving to his right. Gill is disappointed with himself, but he has played his part in this chase.

15.2: Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, A full toss, on off, Shubman Gill drills it wide of long off for a couple of runs.

15.1: Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, SIX! Shubman Gill seems to be in a hurry now! Romario Shepherd bowls a slower one, full and around off, in the slot as well, Shubman Gill waits for it and dismisses it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

14.6: Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, Another low full toss, on middle, Shubman Gill clips it towards long on for one.

14.5: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A loopy full toss, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drills it towards sweeper covers for another run.

14.5: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short again and outside off, way outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves it alone. Wided.

14.4: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short of a length and around of, Yashasvi Jaiswal pats it towards point.

14.3: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Swing and a miss! Jason Holder serves this full again, on off, angling away, Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet to smash it away but fails to connect.

14.2: Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, A fine effort in the deep! Jason Holder bowls a slower delivery, full and on middle, Shubman Gill mistimes his slog in the air towards wide of long on where Kyle Mayers runs to his left and dives but just fails to reach it. They cross.

14.1: Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, Slower length ball around off, slogged away in between deep mid-wicket and long on for a couple of runs.

13.6: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Dispatched! Yashasvi Jaiswal is on fire out there. Good length on the stumps, Jaiswal just hits through the line of the ball and smacks it over the long on fence for a biggie.

13.5: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Edged away and it is all going one way at the moment. Full, in the blockhole and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks for the cover drive but ends up edging it fine of short third for a boundary.

13.4: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fullish length, angled into the leg stump, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks for the ramp again but misses. The ball misses the leg stump by a whisker.

13.3: Obed McCoy to Shubman Gill, Full and wide, gets it in the blockhole, Shubman Gill backs away and squeezes it behind point for one more.

13.2: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and angling into the pads, flicked away behind square leg for another single.

13.1: Obed McCoy to Shubman Gill, Good length around off, heaved away in front of the man at deep mid-wicket. They look for two but the fielder is quick to get to the ball and it will be just a single.

12.6: Odean Smith to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! The onslaught continues from Yashasvi Jaiswal! Hits the length hard and bowls it around middle, Jaiswal stays put and bends his back a bit before clobbering the ball a long way over the cow corner fence for a maximum.

12.5: Odean Smith to Shubman Gill, Back of a length over the stumps, tucked away well in front of mid-wicket for a single.

12.4: Odean Smith to Shubman Gill, Huge appeal for LBW and it is given! Shubman Gill does review it though. Full and quick, tailing into the legs, Shubman Gill looks to flick but misses and gets struck on the pads. There's a flat line on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows that the ball is just missing the leg stump and the onfield decision is reversed. Good review from Gill.

12.3: Odean Smith to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Leg bye! Length ball, angled across, Yashasvi Jaiswal shuffles past the off stump and tries to ramp it but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls toward square leg and Jaiswal scampers through to the other end without the bat in his hand.

12.2: Odean Smith to Shubman Gill, Back of a length over off, this is flat-batted across the line toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

12.1: Odean Smith to Shubman Gill, SIX! Just helped away, exquisitely done. Shortish length on the pads, pace on, Shubman Gill just picks it up his legs and lifts it all the way over fine leg for a biggie.

11.6: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Oh, wow! On the stumps, Yashasvi Jaiswal brings out the reverse sweep and slogs it all the way over the cover-point fence for a maximum.

11.5: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Drifted full and on the pads, Yashasvi Jaiswal sweeps it toward short fine leg where the fielder makes a sharp stop.

11.4: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, Shubman Gill pre-meditates early and Akeal Hosein bowls it short down leg. Gill adjusts the reverse hit and hits it aerially over the cover region or a single.

11.3: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, On a length and around off, Shubman Gill rocks back and cuts it straight to the man at point.

11.2: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, Slightly shorter outside off, Shubman Gill waits for it and cuts it square on the off side for a couple of runs.

11.1: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Holds it back a touch as Akeal Hosein sees Yashasvi Jaiswal stepping out and drifts it into the pads. Jaiswal swings it away off the inner half behind square leg for a single.

10.6: Rovman Powell to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower one, floated up around the pads, worked away with soft hands through mid-wicket for one.

10.6: Rovman Powell to Shubman Gill, TWO WIDES! Length ball, spilled down leg, Nicholas Pooran runs behind it and keeps it down to a single.

10.5: Rovman Powell to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length ball outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal advances and hits it down to long off for a single.

10.4: Rovman Powell to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! What a shot to bring up a maiden T20I FIFTY for Yashasvi Jaiswal and his stellar start at the international level continues. Full and wide, Jaiswal moves across and gets inside the line before scooping it over backward square leg for a boundary.

10.4: Rovman Powell to Shubman Gill, Short and wide again, cut away square this time toward deep cover for just a single. A no ball is called as Rovman Powell has overstepped. Free Hit upcoming...

10.3: Rovman Powell to Shubman Gill, Fullish length around off, Shubman Gill has a swipe across the line but finds the fielder at mid-wicket.

10.2: Rovman Powell to Shubman Gill, FIFTY for Shubman Gill and a fairly quiet tour lightens up a bit for the Indian opener. Short and wide, cut away behind point. Shimron Hetmyer in the deep does well to move to his left and put in the dive to save a couple of runs.

10.1: Rovman Powell to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starts off with a good-length ball around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal forces it down to long off for a single.

Drinks break! Right then, at the halfway stage India are cruising along and both openers are on the verge of their individual half-centuries as well. West Indies simply haven't created any opportunities with the ball and they haven't been able to keep the flow of runs in check. They would need something special from here on to have a chance of winning. Also, Rovman Powell brings himself into the attack.

9.6: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shortish and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for one more. That also brings up the 100-run partnership between the two openers.

9.5: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and around leg, Shubman Gill paddle-sweeps it off the bottom half towards fine leg as the fielder chases it down and just manages to push it back inside. Three runs taken.

9.4: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, on off, turns away, Shubman Gill uses his feet again and taps it towards covers.

9.3: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet and works it towards long on for another run.

9.2: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, Short again and around off, Shubman Gill punches it through cover-point for a run.

9.1: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls it towards long on for a single.

8.6: Romario Shepherd to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it towards long on for one more.

8.5: Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, A slower one now, full and on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

8.4: Romario Shepherd to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Touch fuller, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes it through covers for another run.

8.3: Romario Shepherd to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! A streaky boundary now! This is on a hard length and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal slashes hard at it and it goes off the outside edge over short third man for a boundary.

8.2: Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Length again, on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a run.

8.1: Romario Shepherd to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a length and around on leg, angling in, Yashasvi Jaiswal taps it towards point and sets off for the run but is sent back, the fielder misses his shy at the batter's end as Jaiswal dives in, and the ball deflects of the bat to the deep. Now, the batter gets the run.

7.6: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Lovely shot! Akeal Hosein lands this short again, on middle, Shubman Gill moves back quickly and brings out his signature short-arm jab towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

7.5: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes short again, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal mistimes his pull towards long on for one.

7.4: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, Quicker, full and on off, Shubman Gill gets to the pitch of it and drills it towards long off for another run.

7.3: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fires this one short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet to work it away but misses and it goes off the thigh pads to the off side. A leg bye is taken.

7.2: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on leg, Shubman Gill clips it through square leg for a run.

7.1: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal forces it towards long on for a single.

6.6: Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill dabs it towards backward point.

6.5: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller one and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal clips it through mid-wicket for one.

6.4: Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, A slower one now, length again, on middle, Shubman Gill pats it to the leg side for quick run.

6.3: Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, This is on a good length and on middle, Shubman Gill nudges it with soft hands towards deep mid-wicket where the fielder fumbles a bit and allows the second run.

6.2: Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Easy pickings! Jason Holder serves this full but down the leg side, Shubman Gill stays there and just tickles it away towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

6.1: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a length and around leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal misses his flick and it goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

5.6: Odean Smith to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Powered away! 16 runs off the over! Odean Smith bowls this short of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill backs away a bit and absolutely crunches it over point for four more runs. India 66 for none at the end of Powerplay!

5.5: Odean Smith to Shubman Gill, Touch fuller, on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards mid-wicket.

5.4: Odean Smith to Shubman Gill, SIX! Another maximum! Odean Smith lands this short again, on middle, Shubman Gill uses his wrists and pulls it just over the deep square leg fielder for a biggie.

5.3: Odean Smith to Shubman Gill, Odean Smith bangs in a good bouncer now, on off, takes off a bit, Shubman Gill tries to cut it away but fails to connect.

5.2: Odean Smith to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and around off, Shubman Gill slaps it towards cover-point and calls for the run but is sent back.

5.1: Odean Smith to Shubman Gill, SIX! BANG! Shubman Gill joins the party now! Odean Smith bowls a slower delivery, full and on off, Shubman Gill reads it well and waits for it to smoke it over the long off fence for a biggie.

4.6: Romario Shepherd to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Cheekily done! Slower delivery, a touch fuller and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal moves inside the line of the ball and scoops it over short fine leg for another boundary. The 50 is now up for India.

4.5: Romario Shepherd to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Fine shot! Romario Shepherd serves this full and around middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal advances and moves to the leg side to make some room and creams it through extra covers for four more runs.

4.4: Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Slightly slower and fuller on the stumps, Shubman Gill leans on and flicks it through mid-wicket for one. They look for two but have to settle for the single.

4.3: Romario Shepherd to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A fraction shorter and around middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and pulls it away past square leg for just a single.

4.2: Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Length ball around off, pushed gently toward mid off for one.

4.1: Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Two leg byes! Hard length around the pads, Shubman Gill misses the flick and the ball rolls off the thigh pads toward backward square leg. The fielder there is in the deep and the batters pick up an extra run.

3.6: Obed McCoy to Shubman Gill, Good length around middle, flicked in front of mid-wicket for a quick single. Good running!

Not good signs for West Indies! Rovman Powell injured his hand while making the stop on the fourth ball of this over. He is off the field for now.

3.5: Obed McCoy to Shubman Gill, SIX! What a treat to the eyes! A fraction shorter around the hips, Shubman Gill plays a short-arm jab with minimal feet movement and sends it sailing over the square leg fence for a maximum.

3.4: Obed McCoy to Shubman Gill, Pitches this one up around off, inviting the drive and Shubman Gill hits it hard to the left of mid on. The fielder there makes a good stop.

3.3: Obed McCoy to Shubman Gill, Good length on middle, bouncing a bit extra and Shubman Gill is taken aback by it. Gill manages to block it back to the bowler.

3.2: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short of a length around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks for the pull but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball goes on the leg side and they scamper through for one.

3.1: Obed McCoy to Shubman Gill, Short ball around leg stump, Shubman Gill stylishly pulls it away through backward square leg and collects a single.

2.6: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Sublime from Yashasvi Jaiswal! Pitched-up delivery around off, Jaiswal stands tall and just creams it through extra cover, all along the ground for a boundary.

2.5: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Gets that one away. Fullish length, angling across, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it on the up and hits it a bit uppishly through the gap at covers for a boundary.

2.4: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length ball around middle and leg, nudged away onto the leg side. Three dots in a row now.

2.3: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and on middle, pushed away straight to mid on.

2.2: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good comeback! Perfect length, around off and moving away. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to drive it away but is beaten on the outside edge.

2.1: Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Flailed away! Back of a length, angling across, Yashasvi Jaiswal walks toward the ball and slaps it away over backward point for a boundary. Jason Holder under pressure right away.

1.6: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated up around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball and works it away in front of mid-wicket for a run.

1.5: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, Flighted one, on a length and around middle, pushed away down the ground for a single by Shubman Gill.

1.4: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Well fielded! Tossed up on the stumps, Yashasvi Jaiswal brings out the reverse sweep and gets it behind point. Odean Smith though scampers across and saves the boundary, allowing only a single.

1.3: Akeal Hosein to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A fraction shorter around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it off the back foot to extra cover.

1.2: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, On a length around off, tapped away through mid off for a single.

1.1: Akeal Hosein to Shubman Gill, Starts with a flatter delivery on middle, Shubman Gill stays back and works it away through the mid-wicket region. The call is for two and they get it with ease.

Akeal Hosein to share the attack.

0.6: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Up and over! Overpitched delivery outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets under it and thumps it over wide mid off. 10 off the first over off the chase!

0.5: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fullish length, bowled on middle and off, Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks it back to the bowler.

0.4: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Well bowled! Good length, tighter line on off and this one bounces a bit extra. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to play it off the back foot but is beaten past the outside edge.

0.3: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up now around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to drive at it and gets it off the outer half behind the point region and picks up a couple of runs.

0.2: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Misses out! Slightly short and well wide of the off stump, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to cut it away but misses.

0.1: Obed McCoy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Streaky but that will ease the nerves for Yashasvi Jaiswal. Short and wide, there to be hit, Jaiswal goes hard at it and gets a thick outside edge that runs away fine and into the third man fence. India up and running here!

We are back for the chase! The West Indies are in a huddle for some last-minute pep talk, and now they spread out to take their respective field positions. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two openers for India. Obed McCoy to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Righ then, West Indies have posted a decent total but they know that they should have scored way more looking at the pitch. Their bowlers now have their task cut out to defend this one. India has a lot of batting firepower in their ranks and will be hopeful that they deliver to gun this total down and level the series. Join us in a bit to see how the chase unfolds.

Shai Hope is down for a quick chat. He says that they started well but didn't do justice in the middle overs and then applauds Shimron Hetmyer for the way he batted and they finished well. Mentions that he tries to stay positive against the bowlers and a couple of partnerships were crucial for them. Adds that getting the opportunity to play is a big thing and hopes that his contribution gives them the win.

India, on the other hand, can take a lot of positives from their bowling effort. After struggling a bit initially, Arshdeep Singh started things off by getting rid of both the openers. Kuldeep Yadav followed it with a fantastic opening over where he sent both Pooran and Powell packing which gave the momentum to the visitors. They did not give too many loose balls to the hosts and controlled the game for most parts. Mukesh Kumar was once again brilliant with his yorkers and got one wicket while Yuzvendra Chahal who was expensive chipped in with one as well, and Axar Patel picked up one too. However, Arshdeep Singh ended up three wickets but gave a few too many in the last over which he will not be happy about.

West Indies got off to a decent start with Kyle Mayers playing a few lusty blows before getting out in the second over. Brandon King and Shai Hope who came in the side for Johnson Charles then steadied things for a bit, but they suffered a mini collapse as they went from 54-1 to 57-4 losing both Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell in the process. After that, Shimron Hetmyer and Hope tried to control things with a 49-run stand, but once the latter was dismissed for 45 off just 29 balls, it went downhill for the hosts. However, Hettie did not give his wicket away and continued to find those crucial boundaries in the middle. He registered an excellent fifty and took the attack to India at the fag end of the innings while some good blows from Akeal Hosein and Odean Smith can help them take that momentum into their bowling now.

A fine all-round bowling show from India! They were right on point with their line and lengths on a wicket that didn't offer much to the bowlers and restricted West Indies to 178. There were a couple of individual performers for the hosts, most notably the gritty half-century from Shimron Hetmyer, but India will still be the happier side going into the break.

19.6: Arshdeep Singh to Odean Smith, SIX! BANG! Odean Smith flexes his muscles and finishes the innings off in style. On a good length outside off, Smith just hangs deep in his crease and thumps it well over the long off fence for a biggie. West Indies get 17 runs off the final over and finish with 178/8.

19.5: Arshdeep Singh to Odean Smith, Nicely bowled! Another knuckle ball, bowled into the pitch and angling in a long way from around off. Odean Smith looks to come forward and pull but is beaten all ends up.

19.4: Arshdeep Singh to Akeal Hosein, Full and wide again, this time there is a fielder at long off and Akeal Hosein drives the ball straight toward him for just a single.

19.3: Arshdeep Singh to Akeal Hosein, FOUR! Hardik Pandya didn't move an inch! Full and around off, driven firmly by Akeal Hosein straight past mid off and the ball runs away to the fence.

Akeal Hosein is the next man in. Can he take West Indies over 180 runs?

19.2: Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer, OUT! TAKEN! A brilliant catch to get the big wicket. Arshdeep Singh comes back stronger after getting dispatched first ball and bowls a knuckle-ball bumper outside off. Shimron Hetmyer comes forward and tries to flat-bat it over long on. The ball is slower and Hetmyer ends up toe-ending the forehand slap toward long on. Tilak Varma there dives forward and grabs it just before the ball hit the ground and Hetmyer has to walk back after a stellar knock.

19.1: Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! Starts the over with a biggie! In the slot, angling into the stumps, Shimron Hetmyer tees off with the wind and smokes it a long way over cow corner for amaximum.

Who will bowl the last over? It will be Arshdeep Singh (3-0-21-2).

18.6: Mukesh Kumar to Odean Smith, A slower bumper, nicely bowled over the stumps, Odean Smith looks to pull it away but is beaten all ends up.

18.5: Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Gets it full and wide, Shimron Hetmyer drives it firmly to long off for a run and he seems a bit exhausted now due to the hot weather.

18.4: Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Valiant effort but all in vain! A low full toss around off, Shimron Hetmyer stays deep in his crease and heaves it away toward deep mid-wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal runs around from cow corner and gets a hand on it but the ball rolls into the boundary cushion.

18.3: Mukesh Kumar to Odean Smith, Full and wide this time, Odean Smith looks to drive it through cover but gets it off the outer half through point for just a single.

18.2: Mukesh Kumar to Odean Smith, Full and straight again, Odean Smith stays back and backs away before firming it to the man at mid off.

18.1: Mukesh Kumar to Odean Smith, Full and at the stumps, Odean Smith gets it from the inner half of the bat through square leg and they come back for the second.

17.6: Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer, A very los full toss on off stump, swung away through wide mid on by Shimron Hetmyer. Tilak Varma does well to run around from long on and cut it off but Hetmyer gets a brace and brings up a much-needed and well-made FIFTY.

17.5: Arshdeep Singh to Odean Smith, Right on the money as Arshdeep Singh finds the blockhole around middle. Odean Smith bunts it out in front of cover for one more.

17.4: Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer, Back to over the wicket now and angles in a short ball at Shimron Hetmyer's body. Hetmyer awkwardly pulls it toward fine leg for one and the 150 is up for West Indies.

17.3: Arshdeep Singh to Odean Smith, Slower one, banged into the deck and around off. Odean Smith gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep mid-wicket for a run.

17.2: Arshdeep Singh to Odean Smith, A low full toss outside off, Odean Smith frees his arms and drives it wide of the man at sweeper cover for a couple of runs.

17.2: Arshdeep Singh to Odean Smith, Wide! Comes from around the wicket and bowls a yorker down leg, Odean Smith leaves it alone.

17.1: Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer, Nails the yorker first up on middle and leg, Shimron Hetmyer flicks it to deep mid-wicket and picks up a single.

16.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Floated on the pads, tickled away 'round the corner for one more.

16.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Odean Smith, Shorter and a bit quicker, Odean Smith goes deep in his crease and brooms it to deep square leg for one.

16.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Drifted full and onto the pads, Shimron Hetmyer gently works it away through mid-wicket for a single.

16.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Wide! Flatter one, angled down the leg side, left alone for a wide.

16.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Unnecessary! On the pads, nudged away around the corner for one. The throw from Mukesh Kumar though hits the stumps at the bowler's end and eludes Kuldeep Yadav, allowing Shimron Hetmyer to get back on strike.

16.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! Wow, that has carried all the way! Floated up, a bit fuller and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer opens up the off side and drives it all the way over the cover fence for a maximum.

16.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Well down leg, there to be hit, Shimron Hetmyer slogs wildly at it but mistimes it badly toward short fine leg.

15.6: Mukesh Kumar to Odean Smith, Short and well outside off, Odean Smith looks to stay back and cut but fails to make a connection.

15.5: Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Full and wide again, gets it right this time. Shimron Hetmyer hits it down to long on for a single.

15.4: Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX!! Really well done in the end. Shimron Hetmyer anticipates the full and wide one and moves a long way across. Mukesh Kumar ends up bowling a wide full toss which Hetmyer is able to get inside the line of and paddles it all the way over fine leg for a maximum.

15.4: Mukesh Kumar to Odean Smith, No ball! Very full and straight, a low full toss in fact. Odean Smith pushes it down to long on for one. Mukesh Kumar has overstepped and a Free Hit will now come up.

Odean Smith comes out to the middle now.

15.3: Mukesh Kumar to Jason Holder, OUT! TIMBER! Mukesh Kumar has got his first wicket of the game. A bit of a lazy shot though from Jason Holder. This is a bit fuller and angling into leg stump, Holder stays leg side of the ball and looks to drive it through cover but gets an inside edge onto the pads and the ball then rolls on into the stumps. West Indies slip further now. 

15.2: Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Length ball, angled well across the left-hander, Shimron Hetmyer reaches out and hits it down to long off for one more.

15.1: Mukesh Kumar to Jason Holder, Full and outside off, Jason Holder drives it square of the wicket to deep cover-point for a single.

14.6: Axar Patel to Jason Holder, Fires this one short again, on leg, Jason Holder clips it towards deep square leg for one more.

14.5: Axar Patel to Shimron Hetmyer, Short again and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer flicks it off the back foot through square leg for another run.

14.4: Axar Patel to Shimron Hetmyer, Quicker, short and on off, Shimron Hetmyer mistimes his cut towards short covers.

14.3: Axar Patel to Jason Holder, Flighted, full and on off, Jason Holder drives it through cover-point for a single.

Jason Holder walks out to bat now.

14.2: Axar Patel to Romario Shepherd, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Axar Patel gets his man! He has the last laugh here as Romario Shepherd goes back to the hut. This is floated, full and around middle, turns away a bit, Romario Shepherd goes for the big slog across the line, but the turn away takes the top edge of the bat and the ball goes high in the air, Sanju Samson from behind the stumps moves towards the silly point region, settles under it and takes a good catch. West Indies six down now!

14.1: Axar Patel to Romario Shepherd, SIX! Into the stands! This is tossed up, full and on off, in the slot as well, Romario Shepherd clears his front leg away and launches it way over the long off fence for a biggie.

13.6: Mukesh Kumar to Romario Shepherd, Brilliant stuff! from Mukesh Kumar! He ends the over with yet another good yorker, on leg this time, Romario Shepherd clips it through square leg for one more.

13.5: Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Mukesh Kumar nails another yorker, on off, Shimron Hetmyer tries to dig it out but gets a bottom edge to the right of the keeper. They cross.

13.4: Mukesh Kumar to Romario Shepherd, Another good yorker, on off, Romario Shepherd digs it out towards mid off for one.

13.3: Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Right in the blackhole, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer initially moves across but adjusts well to tuck it towards deep square leg for another run.

13.2: Mukesh Kumar to Romario Shepherd, A slower one now, on a length and on leg, Romario Shepherd chips it over the bowler towards long on for a run.

13.1: Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Back of a length and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer uses his feet and forces it through covers for a single.

12.6: Yuzvendra Chahal to Romario Shepherd, Flighted, full and on middle, Romario Shepherd mistimes his drive back to the bowler.

Romario Shepherd is the new man in.

12.5: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, OUT! TAKEN! Yuzvendra Chahal strikes in his last over! Shai Hope tries to take in him on but holes out instead. Chahal once again bowls this flatter, full and on middle, turns away a bit, Shai Hope stays there and tries to slog it away but fails to get under it fully and hits it in the air towards wide long on where Axar Patel takes a fine catch. A good knock from Shai Hope, but West Indies lose half their side now.

12.4: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Quicker, short and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer moves back and nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

12.3: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Shortish and outside off, Shai Hope punches it towards sweeper covers for another run.

12.2: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Flatter, full and on off, Shimron Hetmyer drives it towards long off for a run.

12.1: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Tossed up, full and on off, Shai Hope lofts it towards long on for a single.

11.6: Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, Fullish and on middle, Shai Hope tucks it through mid-wicket for one.

11.5: Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Shai Hope guides it straight to point.

11.4: Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, Goes fuller again and around off, Shai Hope drives it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

11.3: Hardik Pandya to Shimron Hetmyer, Touch fuller, on off, Shimron Hetmyer pushes it wide of covers for a single.

11.2: Hardik Pandya to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Shimron Hetmyer finds the fence again! This is on a good length and around off, Shimron Hetmyer waits for it and steers it between point and short third man for a boundary.

11.1: Hardik Pandya to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! Shimron Hetmyer greets Hardik Pandya with a maximum! Hardik Pandya starts with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer clears his front leg away and heaves it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Hardik Pandya brings himself into the attack now.

10.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Shai Hope, Another short delivery, on off, Shai Hope goes for the pull but gets an inside edge wide of mid-wicket where Shubman Gill lets it through and the batter turns around for the second. However, a better throw from Gill at the batter's end could have trouble Hope, but he is safe for now.

10.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Kuldeep Yadav continues with his shorter length, on leg, Shimron Hetmyer pushes it wide of long off for one.

10.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Shai Hope, Short again and around off, Shai Hope goes for the pull but gets a bottom edge towards square leg for a run.

10.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Quicker, short and on leg, Shimron Hetmyer forces it wide of long on for a single.

10.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Goes short and on leg again, Shimron Hetmyer moves back and punchees it towards point.

10.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Lovely shot! This is tossed up, full and around leg, Shimron Hetmyer dances down the track and whips it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Drinks! West Indies started off well but they have been pegged back by Kuldeep Yadav who has been brilliant so far for the visitors. India will be happy that Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell are back in the hut but they cannot let the hosts build a partnership and try to put more pressure on them. West Indies will want that Shai Hope bat deep as he looks in good touch while Shimron Hetmyer also shows his abilities after the break. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

9.6: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Just a singkle to end but 14 runs come off that over. Slower and turning onto the pads, Shimron Hetmyer works it away off the back foot past square leg and picks up a single.

9.5: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Short and wide, turning away, cut away in front of square on the off side for a run.

9.4: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Fuller one on middle, Shimron Hetmyer steps out and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for just another single.

9.3: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Flatter one, pushed through on middle, played off the back foot toward cover for a single.

9.2: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, SIX! Shai Hope showing his class here! Tossed up again around leg stump, Hope comes down the pitch and backs away too before lofting it well over the long off fence for a biggie.

9.1: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, FOUR! Thumped! Nicely tossed up on middle, Shai Hope skips down the track and hammers it straight down the ground for a much-needed boundary.

8.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Tossed up on the stumps, Shimron Hetmyer gives the charge but gets an inside edge to mid-wicket. Just 2 runs off that over.

8.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Floated up once again on a nagging length and on leg stump, Shimron Hetmyer strides forward and blocks it toward mid-wicket.

8.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Fuller one down leg, swept away to the left of fine leg for a couple of runs.

8.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Flighted one, drifted into middle and leg, blocked out toward mid-wicket.

8.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Floated up on a nagging length and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer watchfully keeps it out.

8.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Shai Hope, Tossed up around off, Shai Hope leans on and drives it down to long off for a single.

7.6: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Flatter one on the pads, staying a touch low, Shimron Hetmyer goes on the back foot and keeps it out on the leg side.

7.5: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Slightly shorter on the stumps, Shai Hope goes back and works it away through mid-wicket for one more.

7.4: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Fuller one outside off, Shimron Hetmyer drags the slog toward deep mid-wicket and picks up a single.

7.3: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Drifted down the leg side, nudged away in front of square leg for a run.

7.2: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Loops this one up, very full and on off, Shai Hope drives it straight to mid off.

7.1: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Darted in on the pads, Shai Hope rucks it away neatly through mid-wicket and races back for the second.

6.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Flatter one around off, Shimron Hetmyer rocks back and punches it toward cover.

Shimron Hetmyer is the next man in.

6.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Rovman Powell, OUT! CAUGHT! What a first over from Kuldeep Yadav! West Indies lose both of their big guns and are in a spot of bother now. Kuldeep Yadav floats this one up on a nagging length around leg stump, turning it away from the right-hander. Powell stays deep and looks to just turn it around the corner. The leading edge is found and Shubman Gill takes a sharp catch moving to his right at first slip.

6.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Rovman Powell, Beaten! Quicker through the air and flatter too, sliding on across the off stump. Rovman Powell looks to stay back and cut but is well beaten.

6.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Shai Hope, Nicely flighted outside off, Shai Hope leans on and drives it square through covers for a run.

6.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Rovman Powell, Floated up full and around off, Rovman Powell drives it along the ground through wide mid off for a single.

Rovman Powell, the skipper of West Indies walks out to bat with his side in a spot of bother.

6.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Nicholas Pooran, OUT! CAUGHT! Immediate impact from Kuldeep Yadav and the dangerman Nicholas Pooran is a goner. Tosses this one up first up, around off and turning in a touch. Pooran tries to put pressure on the bowler and looks to slog it over long on but doesn't quite get the connection. Suryakumar Yadav at long on takes a comfortable catch and Kuldeep has done it again for India. A huge wicket this in the context of the innings.

5.6: Arshdeep Singh to Nicholas Pooran, A gentle full toss on off stump, Nicholas Pooran stays back and just punches it out toward mid off for a quick single. At the end of the Powerplay, West Indies are 55/2!

5.5: Arshdeep Singh to Nicholas Pooran, On a fullish length around off, Nicholas Pooran caresses this one to cover.

The hard-hitting Nicholas Pooran comes out to the middle now.

5.4: Arshdeep Singh to Brandon King, OUT! TAKEN! Back to over the wicket now and Arshdeep Singh picks up his second wicket. Bowls it a bit shorter and angles it well across the off stump. It is there to be hit and Brandon King slashes hard at it. The ball though flies flat off the outside edge and goes to the left of short third. Kuldeep Yadav there springs to his left and grabs a brilliant catch with both hands. King departs after a few big swings at the ball.

5.3: Arshdeep Singh to Brandon King, SIX! A change of angle from the bowler and he has been dispatched. Length ball, angling in, Brandon King has a swipe across the line and heaves it all the way over cow corner for a maximum.

5.2: Arshdeep Singh to Brandon King, Good length outside off, Brandon King stands tall, makes room and slashes it straight to the man at cover.

5.1: Arshdeep Singh to Brandon King, Nicely bowled! Slower bumper, outside off and angling away. Brandon King simply leaves it alone.

4.6: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, SIX! Up, up and away! Axar Patel lands this short again and around middle, Shai Hope picks up the length early and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

4.5: Axar Patel to Brandon King, Short and on off, Brandon King forces it towards long off for one.

4.4: Axar Patel to Brandon King, Quicker one, short and on middle, Brandon King uses his feet to heave it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads and quickly gets inside the crease as the ball rolls back towards the keeper.

4.3: Axar Patel to Brandon King, Flatter, full and on middle, Brandon King drills it straight to mid on where Hardik Pandya fumbles a bit but no harm done.

4.2: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shai Hope drags it through mid-wicket for a single.

4.1: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, FOUR! Fine shot! Axar Patel lands this short and around off, Shai Hope quickly moves back and punches it with sweet timing through extra covers for a boundary.

3.6: Yuzvendra Chahal to Brandon King, Floated, full and on middle and leg, Brandon King goes down for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but turned down. It looks close but India decides against the review.

3.5: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Slower through the air, on middle, turns away, Shai Hope gets to the pitch of it to push it away but it goes off the outer half of the bat towards point. They cross.

3.4: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, FOUR! Nice use of the feet! This is flatter, full and on middle, Shai Hope this time dances down the track and drills it through extra covers for a boundary.

3.3: Yuzvendra Chahal to Brandon King, Quicker, full and on leg, Brandon King tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a run.

3.2: Yuzvendra Chahal to Brandon King, SIX! BOOM! Brandon King goes big now! This is tossed up and around middle, Brandon King skips down the track and lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie.

3.1: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Yuzvendra Chahal starts with a short delivery, on middle, Shai Hope moves back and punches it towards long off for a single.

2.6: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Flighted, full and on off, Shai Hope makes room and drills it towards long off for one.

2.5: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Angles this one into leg, short this time, Shai Hope misses is flick and gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.

2.4: Axar Patel to Brandon King, Flatter, full and on middle, Brandon King goes for the sweep but once again gets an inside edge towards short fine leg for another run.

2.3: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Quicker, full and on middle, Shai Hope tries to go inside out and loft it away but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket for a run.

2.2: Axar Patel to Brandon King, Tossed up, full and on middle, Brandon King drags it off the bottom edge through square leg for a single.

2.1: Axar Patel to Brandon King, Floated, full and on middle, Brandon King pushes it back to the bowler.

Axar Patel to continue...

1.6: Arshdeep Singh to Shai Hope, Back of a length and outside off, angling away, Shai Hope leaves it alone and looks at the umpire, but no wide given.

1.5: Arshdeep Singh to Shai Hope, Another slower one now, on a length and on off, Shai Hope dabs it towards backward point.

Shai Hope walks in at number 3.

1.4: Arshdeep Singh to Kyle Mayers, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Arshdeep Singh draws first blood! A fine comeback from him as he gets rid of Kyle Mayers now. Arshdeep Singh lands this short of a length and around middle, takes off a bit, Kyle Mayers sways away and tries to upper cut it very close from his body, but only manages to glove it behind where Sanju Samson leaps high and grabs it well. A quick cameo from Mayers comes to an end as West Indies lose their first wicket.

1.3: Arshdeep Singh to Kyle Mayers, FOUR! Powered away! Arshdeep Singh lands this in a hard length and on off again, Kyle Mayers uses his reach and slaps it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

1.2: Arshdeep Singh to Brandon King, Back of a length and around off, Brandon King punches it towards deep point for a single.

1.1: Arshdeep Singh to Brandon King, Arshdeep Singh begins with a slower delivery, full and on middle, Brandon King knocks it towards mid on.

Arshdeep Singh to steam in from the opposite end.

0.6: Axar Patel to Kyle Mayers, FOUR! 14 runs off the first over then! Axar Patel serves a low full toss down the leg side, Kyle Mayers goes down a bit and sweeps it off the bottom half towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

0.5: Axar Patel to Brandon King, Angles this one into leg, full ad well, Brandon King turns it to the leg side for a single and gets off the mark.

0.4: Axar Patel to Kyle Mayers, Quicker, full and around off this time, Kyle Mayers makes room and slices it well extra covers for three runs.

0.3: Axar Patel to Kyle Mayers, SIX! BANG! Kyle Mayers and West Indies are underway in style! This is tossed up, full and on leg again, Kyle Mayers backs away a bit and smokes it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

0.2: Axar Patel to Kyle Mayers, Flatter, full and around leg, Kyle Mayers mistimes his paddle-sweep towards short fine leg.

0.1: Axar Patel to Kyle Mayers, Axar Patel starts with a short delivery, on off, Kyle Mayers stays back and pushes it back to the bowler.

We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires make their way out to the middle as the Indian players are seen in a huddle before taking their places on the field. The pair of Kyle Mayers and Brandon King will open the innings for West Indies. It will be spin to get proceedings underway as Axar Patel has been handed the new ball. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - Ian Bishop is pitchside and says that the boundaries are 67 meters and 65 meters square with the straight boundaries being 74 meters and says that there is a breeze blowing across. Shakera Selman joins him and says that there is a sheen on the pitch which means the ball will slide on and the batters will enjoy it. Adds that the average score is around 175 and a score of 180 plus is on the cards but does mention that later in the day, it just slows up a touch.

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India says that they would have batted first as well. Adds that it looks like a good track and it would not change much. Tells that the boys turned up well in the last game, especially SKY and Tilak Varma, and the hunger was there as everyone chipped in at all departments. Mentions that their spinners have that knack for picking wickets and they try to keep things simple but don't let the intensity drop out there. Informs they are unchanged.

Rovman Powell, the captain of West Indies says that they will bat first as it looks like a good surface and want to put runs on the board. Adds that it is an opportunity for them to get a series win against a big team. Mentions that Jason Holder is back in and there are a couple of other changes as well. Tells that you need to be on your game in all three departments and control what you can control.

India (Unchanged Playing XI) - Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar.

West Indies (Playing XI) - Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Shai Hope (In place of Johnson Charles), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Rovman Powell (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder (In place of Roston Chase), Odean Smith (In place of Alzarri Joseph), Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy. 

TOSS - The coin lands in favour of Rovman Powell and West Indies have elected to BAT first.