The West Indies pulled off their highest successful T20I chase during India vs West Indies. They beat India by six wickets in the second T20I. The series is now level at 1-1. The West Indies chased down 250 with nine balls to spare.
Shai Hope was the hero, scoring an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls. It was his second T20I century. He hit six fours and nine sixes. He stayed till the end and finished the game with a six. Sherfane Rutherford gave him strong support. Rutherford made 84 off 37 balls. He hit seven fours and seven sixes. The two shared a 120-run partnership for the fourth wicket. West Indies were struggling at 58 for 3 when they came together.
Roston Chase was the best bowler for West Indies. He took 3 for 24 in his four overs. His spell kept India from reaching a score that would have been impossible to chase. He dismissed Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Shivam Dube.
For India, Mayank Yadav took three wickets. He removed Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, and Rovman Powell. West Indies were 58 for 3 at that point. But Hope and Rutherford took the game away. West Indies hit 20 sixes and 21 fours. They scored 204 runs in boundaries. That was the most they have ever scored in boundaries in a T20I.
Hope was named Player of the Match. He said the early wickets made it tough. He praised Rutherford for his role. He also credited Chase for keeping things calm. India captain Shreyas Iyer said the margin for error was very small. He said West Indies punished India’s mistakes. He praised Samson and Mayank for their performances.
The third T20I is on Sunday, October 11, in Indore. It starts at 7 PM IST. The series is now tied at 1-1.
What Went Wrong with the Indian Bowling Attack
India scored 249 for 5 in the second India vs West Indies T20I in Ranchi. That total would normally be enough. But West Indies chased it down. They reached 252 for 4 in 18.3 overs. They won by six wickets with nine balls left. The series is now 1-1.
The biggest problem for India was dew. West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and chose to field. He knew the second innings would be easier for batting. As the night went on, the ball got wet. It was hard for the bowlers to grip. India coach Gautam Gambhir said the ball turned into soap because of the dew. Hope later said the surface became calmer and it was always going to be harder for the bowling side.
India’s spinners suffered the most. Axar Patel bowled 3.3 overs and gave away 63 runs. His economy rate was 18.00. Kuldeep Yadav bowled 4 overs and conceded 53 runs. His economy rate was 13.25. Together, the two spinners bowled 7.3 overs, gave away 116 runs, and took no wickets. They could not stop the West Indies batters. The wet ball made it almost impossible for them to grip, spin, or drift the ball.
Mayank had a mixed night. He took two wickets in the first over. He dismissed Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer. West Indies were 5 for 2. He later took the wicket of Rovman Powell. But after that, he lost his line and length. His final figures were 3 for 36 in 3 overs. His economy rate was 12.00. He also dropped Rutherford. He bowled either too full or too short. The West Indies batters took full advantage.
India also lacked a backup plan. Former India batter Hanuma Vihari had warned about this attack before the series. He said Arshdeep Singh was the only reliable bowler. He felt Kuldeep was not yet settled in T20Is. He called Ravi Bishnoi hot and cold. He described Mayank as raw and young. Once the spinners were neutralised and Mayank lost his rhythm, India had no other wicket-taking option. Arshdeep bowled well but could not create breakthroughs alone. The absence of Jasprit Bumrah was felt deeply.
After the match, Gambhir defended his bowlers but admitted the conditions were tough. He said India needed to find a way to stop the opposition, especially after West Indies lost early wickets. He said the bottom line was that India could not defend 250. Gambhir said the team must figure out how to defend when they lose the toss. Hope, who scored 102 not out off 45 balls, gave credit to his bowlers. He said the second innings was better for batting because of the dew. He said his team just tried to execute their plans as a bowling group.
FAQs
Q. Why did India lose the second India vs West Indies T20I?
A. Dew made bowling difficult, and West Indies attacked effectively.
Q. How many runs did India concede?
A. India conceded 252 runs in 18.3 overs.
Q. How did Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav perform?
A. They conceded 116 runs combined without taking a wicket.
Q. How many wickets did Mayank Yadav take?
A. Mayank took three wickets for 36 runs.
Q. When is the third India vs West Indies T20I?
A. It is on October 11 in Indore at 7 PM IST.
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