West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20 International in Hyderabad on Wednesday, defending 247 for three and sending the five-match series to a decider in Bengaluru. Keemo Paul took five wickets to bowl India out for 223, undoing a fast start from Sanju Samson, who scored 56 off 23 balls.
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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar blamed the batting approach for the defeat. Speaking to JioStar, Gavaskar said the batting unit needs to show more responsibility when chasing targets. He added that if the batters do not take responsibility, this Indian side will not succeed. The full match report is available via Times of India.
Gavaskar Identifies Missed Opportunities in the Chase
Gavaskar noted that India failed to make use of the batting-friendly conditions and the assistance dew provided to the chasing team. He credited Samson for giving India a strong start but said the remaining batters did not build on it.
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Gavaskar singled out three players for their dismissals:
- Abhishek Sharma played below his usual standard, according to Gavaskar.
- Ishan Kishan fell into a trap set by Keemo Paul.
- Shreyas Iyer has struggled to score consistently since his century earlier in the series.
Inexperienced Bowlers Require Time at the International Level
Despite India conceding 247 runs, Gavaskar defended the bowling attack. He explained that the bowlers are new to international cricket and need time to learn. Gavaskar said inexperienced bowlers will get hit for boundaries, and facing those situations is necessary for their development.
Pujara Highlights Shai Hope as the Central Problem for India
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised West Indies captain Shai Hope, whose second century of the series anchored the large total. Pujara observed that Hope does not rely on blind slogging. Instead, the West Indies captain backs his natural game and picks gaps, allowing him to score quickly without taking excessive risks.
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Pujara also noted that the pitch presented some challenges against spin, but Hope maintained clarity throughout his innings. That level of control, Pujara explained, makes it very difficult for the bowlers to build pressure.
Series Decider Moves to Bengaluru
The Hyderabad result levels the contest and sets up a final match in Bengaluru to determine the series winner. Both teams will review their fourth T20I performances before the deciding fixture. Updates on India cricket schedules and squad details are tracked through the BCCI and the ICC.
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