SERIES ON THE LINE
India need one more win to take the five-match series, while West Indies must level after Shai Hope's 102 in Ranchi.
- On Wednesday, India faces the West Indies in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, seeking to seal the five-match series with a win and go 3-1 up.
- The Stadium's recently re-laid pitch with an 80-20 black-red soil mix introduces uncertainty, while the venue has historically recorded an average first-innings score of around 209 across recent IPL matches.
- "To beat India in India, you really got to at least win both Powerplays with bat and ball," West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said, highlighting the visitors' tactical focus.
- Victory for India would seal the series 3-1, while the West Indies must win to level at 2-2 and force a final match in Bengaluru on Saturday.
- Tilak's shift to the middle order reflects India's long-term planning for the next T20 World Cup cycle, prioritizing team flexibility over individual batting positions.
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More runs on the board: India eye T20I series win against West Indies
With India 2-1 up in the five-match series, the hosts will look to seal the series. India began with a comfortable win, chasing down 172 inside 15 overs, powered by captain Shreyas Iyer’s maiden T20I century. But the hosts were stunned in the second match despite posting 249, as Shai Hope’s unbeaten century helped West Indies draw level in a record chase. India regained the lead by winning in the third game.
The fourth match of the five-match T20 series between India and West Indies is taking place in Hyderabad. Leading the series 2-1, the Indian team will look to maintain its winning streak. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is unlikely to be included in the playing XI again, while Sanju Samson may continue to be relied upon. Kuldeep Yadav's place is also uncertain.
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