India vs. West Indies: West Indies in Search of their First Win against India on this Tour

With T20 cricket being played around the globe in leagues and domestic competitions, players have become addicted to the shorter format of the game. West Indian and Indian players are among the top categorized players who participate in various leagues and competitions. Seeing West Indian batters struggling on Indian pitches is a surprise for cricket experts and analysts. Losing 4 consecutive games to India in India is a disaster for the West Indies. The recent loss in the 1st T20 international would have stunned West Indian team management and supporters. Though there are many positives that can be taken out from the game, West Indies were unable to play according to their strengths.

India- Rohit Sharma, a Phenomenal Captain

Rohit Sharma has bluntly absorbed the pressure of captaining a relatively young and determined side. With Sharma leading from the front and scoring quick runs is defiantly motivating youngsters to play positive and risk-free cricket. India is clicking as a bowling unit, with every bowler backing another by bowling dots and taking back-to-back wickets. Now India isn’t seen struggling in the middle overs, where they used to sit back and wait for the counterpunch of opponents. In the first game, Ravi Bishnoi was amazing with the ball picking 2 important wickets and giving only 17 runs in his 4 overs spell. He was supported by Deepak Chahar, who also controlled the ball movement and managed to keep West Indian batsmen quiet. In the batting department, they were on song courtesy Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Though Ishan Kishan played a sensible run-a-ball knock, absorbing pressure and standing at the other end. Going in the second T20, India is the absolute favorite of winning and dominating the tourists.

Key Players for India:

• Rohit Sharma;
• Suryakumar Yadav;
• Virat Kohli;
• Deepak Chahar;
• Ravi Bishnoi.

West Indies- Struggling with Form

After defeating England 3-2 at home, West Indies were expected to put up a decent fight against India. Though West Indian bowlers made the last game quite interesting, the Indian batsmen were seen comfortable playing the ball on merit and stroking quality boundaries. Roston Chase was very economical with the ball picking 2 wickets and giving 14 runs in his 4 overs. Nicholas Pooran was amazing with the bat, scoring fiery 60 odd runs and shifting the momentum towards the West Indies. Though these star performances went unnoticed, Indies would be looking to play more competitive cricket in the next game.

Key Players for West Indies:

• Brandon King;
• Nicholas Pooran;
• Keiron Pollard;
• Roston Chase;
• Fabien Allen.

Expert Betting Tips

Spin tracks are favoring the home side, with Indian batters playing the ball on its merit and scoring quality runs against inexperienced West Indian bowling attack. In the 2nd T20, India is the favorite of winning and securing the series win.