India have seized the lead in the series but with four matches to play nothing is settled just yet. The West Indies will need to improve in order to get close to the in-form India T20I squad.
West Indies vs India | Monday 1 August 2022 | Warner Park, St Kitts | 16:30
To Win Match
West Indies 18/10 | Draw 25/1 | India 47/100
West Indies
The West Indies’ quicks took severe punishment in the series opener with Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph and Keemo Paul conceding 120 runs in 10 overs between them.
Left-armer Obed McCoy was the standout seamer while Akeal Hosein was miserly but it didn’t help his team.
Holder’s pinch-hitting stint at number three proved an abject failure and it would be a surprise to see it again.
Expect a few changes after a blowout batting effort from the hosts.
India
Rohit Sharma was authoritative in his return as skipper while Dinesh Karthik rolled back the years to give India a flying finish.
Ishan Kishan missed out on the XI last time out which suggests that India are casting a wide net and he has likely already secured a T20 World Cup squad space.
India’s low extra count bares out how much more disciplined their bowling attack is despite missing a few regulars.
Left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh impressed in just his second T20I while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of the best white-ball bowlers in the world right now.
Verdict: India 47/100
India should go 2-0 up after a comprehensive victory in the opener.
