Team India showcased their prowess against West Indies in the 4th T20I by registering a dominant 9-wicket win at the Central Broward Regi🌜onal Park Stadium Turf Ground in🌄 Lauderhill to level the 5-match series 2-2.
Having won the toss, West Indies elected to bat first. Their innings saw a mix of solid performances and quick dismissals, resulting in a total of 178 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive knock of 61 runs off 39 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes, was the standout performance in the West Indies’ innings.
The Indian bowlers exhibited a commendable effort, with Arshdeep Singh leading the way by taking 3 crucial wickets, well-supported by Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Kuldeep Yadav.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill lead India to a big win
In response, India’s batting proved to be a dominant force. The opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill put on a spectacular show, orchestrating a partnership that guided India to victory. Jaiswal’s aggressive innings of 84 runs off 51 balls, featuring 11 fours and 3 sixes, set the tone for India’s chase.
Similarly, Gill’s contribution of 77 runs off 47 balls, embellished with 3 fours and 5 sixes, solidified India’s control over the match. Their partnership propelled India to a comfortable total of 179/1 in just 17 overs, sealing a convincing 9-wicket victory.
“It’s not easy, I am happy to go out there and perform. I try to play how team needs. I try to score quickly and how many shots I can play in the powerplay. Reading the wicket, reading the situation, everything is important. The partnership with Gill was really amazing, he batted really well. I want to thank everyone coming here and supporting us,” said 💜Yashasvi after bagging the Player of the Match.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Series Tied at 2♛! WI go to a decider tomorrow in the Kuhl Stylish Fans T20I Series powered by Black & White.
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket)
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YASHASVI JAISWAL, THE HERO…!!
What a knock, on his 2ꦍnd T20, he smashed 84* runs from just 51 balls in the chase when series on the line♉ for India.
– A star for the future.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Heard stories of Sourav-Sachin. 📕
Lived them through Gautam-Viru. 🔥
Dhawan-Rohit began a legacy. 🧿
And now, watching Jaiswal-Gill carry forwarꦛd the dream. 💙🇮🇳
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Highest opening partnership for India (men's T20I)
165 – Gill & Jaiswal v WI, today
165 – Rohit & Rahul v SL, 2017
160 – Rohit & Dhawan v IRE, 2018
158 – Rohit & Dhawan v NZ, 2017
140 – Rohit & Rahul v AFG, 2021— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
Man of the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
India have levelled the T20i se🍌ries 2-2 against West Indies♏:
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 84* (51).
Shubman Gill – 77 (47).– One of the finest opening partnerships!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Highest Opening Partnership for India in
Test – V Mankad/P Roy (413)
ODI – Sachin/Ganguly (258)
T20I – Rohit/Rahul (165)
Gill/Jaiswal (165)*— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket)
Fiery Florida Flourish 💪🔥 🇮🇳
📸 :— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Youngest Indian Opener to score T20I fifty
21yr 227d – Yashasvi Jaiswal*
22yr 041d – Rohit Sharma
22yr 239d – Ishan Kishan |— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba)
India draw level in the T20I serie✨s with brilliant win 👏 🍒| 📝
— ICC (@ICC)