Brilliant performances from Nicholas Pooran and Akeal Hosein helped West Indies defeat India in the second T20I of the 5-match series in Guyana and lead the series 2-0.
In a thrilling cricket match, the West Indies emerged victorious against India for the second time in a row, marking the first time since 2015 that they have achieved this feat. With this win, the home team now leads the T20 series 2-0. Akeal Hosein and Alzarri Joseph shone brightly for the West Indies, while Nicholas Pooran played an exceptional innings with the bat.
Opting to bat first, India managed to score 152 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Unfortunately, the visitors got off to a shaky start as Shubman Gill (7) and Suryakumar Yadav (1) were dismissed early. However, Tilak Varma’s impressive knock of 51 off 41 balls steadied India’s innings. Later, Hardik Pandya (24 off 18) and Axar Patel (14 off 12) contributed some quick runs, and a late flourish from Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh pushed India’s total beyond 150 runs.
During the chase, the West Indies lost two early wickets to the excellent bowling of India’s captain, Hardik Pandya, who removed Brandon King and Johnson Charles. Nevertheless, Nicholas Pooran’s brilliant 67 runs off just 40 balls kept the hosts in the game. However, when Pooran got out, the West Indies faced a significant setback, losing four wickets in just two runs.
With victory hanging in the balance, the West Indies relied on their tail-enders to guide them to a win, and Alzarri Joseph and Akeal Hosein stepped up to the challenge. The duo’s partnership of 26 runs for the 9th wicket secured a dramatic and thrilling victory for the Caribbean side.
The two teams will face off again on Tuesday (August 8) at the same venue for the 3rd match of the five-match series. For India, this match will be a must-win situation, as a defeat would mean losing the series.
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