The first Twenty20 cricket match between India and the West Indies will be played in Kolkata today.
Record: February 16, 2022 03:59
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20 over cricket
The West Indies cricket team, which is touring India, lost the one-day series 0-3. Participates in the next 20-over 20-over series. The first Twenty20 match between India and the West Indies will be played in Kolkata tonight.
The Indian team, which has fully mastered the one-day series, is strategizing with the inspiration to dominate the 20-over series as well. Australia will host the 20-over World Cup in 8 months. The series will be a good foundation for identifying the right players in the Indian team for this World Cup.
Starter Ishaan?
With Rohit Sharma sidelined by Lokesh Rahul due to injury, it looks like Ishant Kishan will play as a starter. Kuldeep Yadav or newcomer Ravi Bishnoi could be included in the squad as spinner and all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Otherwise India remains strong.
Fans are eager to see if Virat Kohli, who was knocked out in the one-day series, will make a comeback in 20-over cricket. If the goalie adds 73 more runs, he will overtake New Zealand’s Martin Kapil (3,299), the highest run-scorer in international 20-over cricket.
The West Indies are weak in 50-over cricket and very strong in 20-over cricket. They recently lost the 20-over series against England 3-2. On that team are Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holder, Roman Powell who can be intimidating in action. So the 20 over match will not be easy for India. Pollard, who missed the last two ODIs against India due to injury, was in training yesterday. Nicholas Pooran will lead the team if he does not reach fitness.
So far …
The pitch is expected to contribute somewhat to the crack shot. At the same time it will be difficult to throw the 2nd ball as there will be the impact of snowfall as the night goes on. So the team that wins the ‘Toss’ will give priority to the ball first. The two teams have met 17 times in 20 overs cricket so far. India won 10 and West Indies won 6. One game is not over.
The proposed list of the two teams for the tournament is as follows: –
India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Ishant Kishan, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pund, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Hershel Patel, Kuldeep Yadav or Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Siraj, Avesh Khan, Yusvendra Sahal.
West Indies: Kyle Myers, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Pollard (capt), Roman Powell, Jason Holder, Romaria Shepherd, Bobby Allen, Odeon Sumit, Achilles Hussein, Sheldon Cottrell.
The match, which starts at 7pm, will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Channel.
Rohit Sharma voices support for Kohli
It has been more than 2 years since Indian batsman Virat Kohli scored a century in international cricket. He recently stumbled in the one-day series against the West Indies, scoring only 26 runs in 3 matches. Reporters yesterday questioned Indian captain Rohit Sharma about his form. Rohit Sharma replied, ‘I think everything will be fine if you (the media) stop talking about Goli unnecessarily. He is mentally good as far as the goalie is concerned. Has been a member of the international team for over 10 years. Spending more time for international cricket he knows how to handle crisis moments. So everything will be fine if you are a little calm. ‘ Is Virat Kohli lacking in confidence? When asked, he pointed back to what you were talking about.
‘There is no time for experimental efforts on the team. The players who have a chance to play in the World Cup should be given enough opportunity to see the field, ‘he said in response to another question.