India kept the series alive as they found a way to win the third T20I of the five match series in the last outing. The tourists also seem to have turned the tide of momentum and could have the hosts on the rocks.
West Indies vs India | Fourth T20I | Saturday 12 August 2023 | Central Broward Park Stadium, Lauderhill | 16:30
West Indies 39/20 | Draw 25/1 | India 42/100
The West Indies lose home ground advantage in the middle of a series as matters move to the US mainland and the Central Broward Park Stadium.
However, the West Indies have played more T20Is at the venue than the host nation has with six of the matches coming against opponents India.
A failure to make the most of their starts would cost the West Indies dearly last time out as Brandon King particularly failed to kick on.
The bowling options at the West Indies disposal were not used very well which proved crucial in the final shake up.
Suryakumar Yadav’s return to form will be a massive relief to India who might have feared his nosedive in batting touch could be permanent.
Tilak Varma continues to put in some consistent efforts and is the unsung hero of this India side in this series.
Kuldeep Yadav showed that he can still bamboozle even the best batters and he could be a huge weapon across the upcoming season for India.
Hardik Pandya did the finishing job that India have needed to see all series and his innings should be a lift to the team as a whole.
Verdict: India
India to level the series and take things to match five.
