Team India showcased their prowess against West Indies in the 4th T20I by registering a dominant 9-wicket win at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill to level the 5-match series 2-2.
Having won the toss, West Indies elected to bat first. Their innings saw a mix of solid performances and quick dismissals, resulting in a total of 178 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive knock of 61 runs off 39 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes, was the standout performance in the West Indies’ innings.
The Indian bowlers exhibited a commendable effort, with Arshdeep Singh leading the way by taking 3 crucial wickets, well-supported by Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Kuldeep Yadav.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill lead India to a big win
In response, India’s batting proved to be a dominant force. The opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill put on a spectacular show, orchestrating a partnership that guided India to victory. Jaiswal’s aggressive innings of 84 runs off 51 balls, featuring 11 fours and 3 sixes, set the tone for India’s chase.
Similarly, Gill’s contribution of 77 runs off 47 balls, embellished with 3 fours and 5 sixes, solidified India’s control over the match. Their partnership propelled India to a comfortable total of 179/1 in just 17 overs, sealing a convincing 9-wicket victory.
“It’s not easy, I am happy to go out there and perform. I try to play how team needs. I try to score quickly and how many shots I can play in the powerplay. Reading the wicket, reading the situation, everything is important. The partnership with Gill was really amazing, he batted really well. I want to thank everyone coming here and supporting us,” said Yashasvi after bagging the Player of the Match.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Series Tied at 2! WI go to a decider tomorrow in the Kuhl Stylish Fans T20I Series powered by Black & White.#WIHOME #WIvIND #KUHLT20 pic.twitter.com/eBYwSkxJNk
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 12, 2023
https://twitter.com/robbieuthappa/status/1690425217175465984
YASHASVI JAISWAL, THE HERO…!!
What a knock, on his 2nd T20, he smashed 84* runs from just 51 balls in the chase when series on the line for India.
– A star for the future. pic.twitter.com/KQwvZG6Ip5
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 12, 2023
Heard stories of Sourav-Sachin. 📕
Lived them through Gautam-Viru. 🔥
Dhawan-Rohit began a legacy. 🧿
And now, watching Jaiswal-Gill carry forward the dream. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/L6sRyplDdd
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 12, 2023
Highest opening partnership for India (men’s T20I)
165 – Gill & Jaiswal v WI, today
165 – Rohit & Rahul v SL, 2017
160 – Rohit & Dhawan v IRE, 2018
158 – Rohit & Dhawan v NZ, 2017
140 – Rohit & Rahul v AFG, 2021#WIvIND— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) August 12, 2023
Man of the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal#WIvIND #4thT20I #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/M0VRv4lgOq
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 12, 2023
India have levelled the T20i series 2-2 against West Indies:
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 84* (51).
Shubman Gill – 77 (47).– One of the finest opening partnerships! pic.twitter.com/ONtM448If7
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 12, 2023
Highest Opening Partnership for India in
Test – V Mankad/P Roy (413)
ODI – Sachin/Ganguly (258)
T20I – Rohit/Rahul (165)
Gill/Jaiswal (165)*— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) August 12, 2023
Fiery Florida Flourish 💪🔥#WIvIND #Whistle4Blue 🇮🇳
📸 : @BCCI pic.twitter.com/qPIvM3gKmR— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 12, 2023
Youngest Indian Opener to score T20I fifty
21yr 227d – Yashasvi Jaiswal*
22yr 041d – Rohit Sharma
22yr 239d – Ishan Kishan#WIvIND | #YashasviJaiswal— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba) August 12, 2023
India draw level in the T20I series with brilliant win 👏#WIvIND | 📝 pic.twitter.com/biFhqUWaD9
— ICC (@ICC) August 12, 2023