The fourth match of the five-match T20I series between India and West Indies will be played today. The match will begin at 7 PM at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Team India currently leads the series 2-1.
India will look to win this match and clinch the series with one game to spare. Meanwhile, West Indies must win to keep their hopes of winning the series alive. After losing the second T20I in Ranchi, India bounced back in the third match in Indore. The team will look to carry that momentum forward at the Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad.
Team India in Good Form
Abhishek Sharma has been in outstanding form in recent matches. He has scored 409 runs in his last 10 matches at a strike rate of 236. Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh has also been performing well, taking nine wickets in his last five matches.
Sanju Samson needs to find consistency, while Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma have also been in good form. If the top order fails, India can rely on Nitish Kumar Reddy and Naman Dhir to contribute with the bat.
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Another advantage for India is that Sunrisers Hyderabad players Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy are familiar with the conditions at this venue. Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav are expected to share the pace-bowling responsibilities.
Hope and Rutherford Key for West Indies
For West Indies, captain Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford will be crucial players. Hope has scored 367 runs in his last 10 T20 matches, while Rutherford has accumulated 321 runs.
With power hitters such as Shimron Hetmyer, Kyle Mayers, Springer and Rovman Powell in the lineup, the Caribbean side will be confident of putting up a strong fight.
However, all-rounder Romario Shepherd, who missed the previous match, remains doubtful for this game. West Indies will need to improve their bowling performance to contain India's batters.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is generally considered batting-friendly. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, and the fast outfield provides batters with plenty of opportunities to find the boundaries.
In October 2024, India scored 297/6 against Bangladesh at this venue, registering the highest T20I total recorded at the stadium.
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As the match progresses, spinners may receive some assistance from the pitch. There is no threat of rain for the match.
Where to Watch the Match?
In India, the fourth T20I between India and West Indies will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Online live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
IND vs WI 4th T20I :
India
Possible XI : Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav
West Indies
Possible XI : Shai Hope (C& wk), Kyle Mayers, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
