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In a thrilling conclusion to the India tour of West Indies 2023, the West Indies squared off with India in the 5th T20I at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill on Sunday, August 13. Electing to bat first, India set a target of 166 runs, but West Indies put on an impressive sh�🐓�ow to secure an eight-wicket victory, sealing the series with a 3-2 scoreline.
India Innings:
India started their innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, but the opening partnership was short-lived as both batsmen fell early. Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings with a brilliant knock of 61 runs off 45 balls, including four fours and three sixes. Tilak Varma contributed a valuable 27 off 18 balls. Despite a few cameoꦇs from other players, the Hardik Pandya-led side managed to post just 165/9 on a batter-friendly surface.
The West Indies bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, with Romario Shepherd being the standout performer, claiming four wickets for 31 runs. Jason Holder and Akeal Hosein also chipped in with crucial wickets.
West Indies Innings:
Chasing 166 for victory, the West Indies displayed exceptional batting prowess. Brandon King’s explosive knock of 85 not out off 55 balls, including five fours and six sixes, set the tone for their chase. Nicholas Pooran’s aggressive 47 off 35 balls and Shai Hope’s quick 22 off 13 balls further solidified the West Indies’ position. The team reached the target with two overs to spare, finishing at 171/2 in 18 overs.
Among the Indian bowlers, Arshdeep Singh and Tilak ಌVarma managed to take one 🃏wicket each, but the West Indies batters controlled the game and secured their victory.
Result:
The West Indies secured an emphatic eight-wicket win over India in the 5th T20I, clinching the series 3-2. Romario Shepherd’s all-around performance earned him the Player of the Match award for his significant contribution.
Series Detail:
The T20I series witnessed a roller-coaster of matches:
- 1st T20I: West Indies won by 4 runs
- 2nd T20I: West Indies won by 2 wickets
- 3rd T20I: India won by 7 wickets
- 4th T20I: India won by 9 wickets
- 5th T20I: West Indies won by 8 wickets
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With this series victory, West In෴dies celebrated their first T20I series win against India, marking a significant achievement in their cricketing journey. The series showcased thrilling encounters and 𒊎exceptional performances from both sides, adding to the excitement of the cricketing spectacle.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Windies series clinching victory:
Congratulations to the West Indies team on a well-deserved serie꧑s w🍌in! Team India must reflect on this defeat, as losing to a lower-ranked team is indeed worrisome.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Akeal Hosein is a outstanding cricketer. Bowls tough overs .
Bowls in powerplays agaꦬinst le🍸ft handers & gets them out . Terrific attitude !! top fielder and very handy with bat— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1)
Deserved winners of a closely fought series, well♏ playe๊d and congratulations 👏🏾 Much needed series win to lift West Indies cricket.
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Some cheers for the and their fans tonight but a majo🍷r setback for and their fans tonight. The Men in Blue would want to put this tour beh♋ind them. Lots of food for thought for Team India!! They’ll have to go back to the drawing board!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
First T20I series win for West Indies against In🀅dia since 2017 🏆
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
take the series 3-2! First time they have beaten in a🌞 5-match T20I series.
— Abdul Waheed Rabbani (@waheedrabbanipk)
🤐🤐🤐🤐
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
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Hardik Pandya in Today's Match:
14(18) 77.78 🥵 while Batting.
3-32 economy of 10.67 in 3 overs while Bowling.0 Performance and Full of Attitude and arrogance!
He is the main CULPRIT for today's Loss!
— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇsʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Prathmesh)
A poor decision by team India to bat first in thi🍌s weather conditions
Another decision which cost India the match aဣnd eventually seri🧸es
Congratulatioಞns West Indies you p꧟layed better cricket
Wake up call for Hardik Pandya and Team India
— Ash (@Ashsay_)
put in a fight but it was West Indies who wonꩲ the fifth & final T20I to win the serꦚies 3-2.
— BCCI (@BCCI)
The get it done! Closing the Ku👍h🙈l Stylish Fans T20I Series powered by Black & White on a high note. Well done men!
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket)
