India lost the series decider final match against West Indies by 8 wickets at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday. West Indies showed their courage after two continuous defeats and clinched the series 3-2. This is the first time West Indies have defeated India in a five-match bilateral T20I series.
The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as Team India, led by Hardik Pandya, aimed for another T20I series victory. Their final clash against West Indies on August 13, held the fate of the five-match series in its balance. With two wins apiece for both teams, this decisive match would determine the series winner. However, it was the Windies who clinched an impressive 8-wicket triumph, sealing the series with a 3-2 scoreline.
This marked a notable occurrence as the Men in Blue experienced a bilateral series defeat against the Caribbeans for the first time since 2016. The unexpected outcome led to fans expressing their disappointment and criticism towards Hardik Pandya and his team through various social media platforms.
“If you see, we lost that period post 10 overs. Since when I came, I wasn’t able to capitalize and I took my time and could not finish,” PTI quoted Pandya as saying during the post-match presentation.
“I believe that as a group we have to challenge ourselves. All these games are the games where we have to learn. We have spoken as a group that whenever we can take the hard way we will,” he further added.
Then, he said, “In hindsight, one series here or there doesn’t matter but the commitment to the goal is important.”
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