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India asserted their dominance with both bat and ball, securing a commanding nine-wicket victory over West Indies in the 4th T20I at Lauderhill, Florida. Opting to field first after winning the toss, West Indies skipper Rovman Powell’s decision didn’t pan out well as they struggled with their batting, losing wickets consistently.
Arshdeep Singh struck first for India, dismissing Kyle Mayers for 17, followed by Brandon King for 18 in the same over. Kuldeep Yadav joined the fray, picking up crucial wickets of Pooran and Powell, reducing West Indies to 57/4.
Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer managed to forge a 49-run partnership for the fifth wicket, but it was disrupted by Yuzvendra Chahal who dismissed Hope. Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder were swiftly removed in succession.
Hetmyer shown dominance as he reached a well-deserved fifty, contributing 61 runs, but was ultimately dismissed by Arshdeep in the 20th over. Despite this, West Indies put up a respectable total of 178/8 on the board.
In pursuit of 179, Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill wreaked havoc on the West Indies bowling attack. The duo showcased their dominance, compiling an imposing partnership of 165 runs for the first wicket.
The duo recorded joint second-highest partnership for India in the T20Is. Shubman Gill’s commendable knock of 77 off 63 came to an end when he was dismissed by Romario Shepherd in the 16th over. Jaiswal remained unbeaten stellar 84 runs, and a quick cameo by Tilak Verma aided India in comfortably chasing down the target in just 17 overs.
This victory leveled the five-match T20I series at 2-2, with one decisive match remaining, scheduled to take place today at the same venue. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s outstanding knock of 84* earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award in this crucial encounter.
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