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HYDERABAD — In a game that completely tested the limits of modern T20 batting and bowling resilience, the West Indies produced a commanding performance at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium to defeat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I. Powered by a sensational century from captain Shai Hope and a career-defining five-wicket haul from Keemo Paul, the visitors leveled the five-match series 2-2, setting up a high-stakes series decider in Bengaluru                                                                                                                                        ...

  The Holkar Stadium in Indore witnessed another high-scoring modern classic as the Indian cricket team edged past the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I. With this hard-fought victory, India has taken a crucial 2-1 lead in the five-match series, setting up a high-stakes encounter for the remainder of the tour.       Abhishek Sharma Sets the Tone with Blistering Knock  Put into bat after losing the toss, India came out with all guns blazing. Opener Abhishek Sharma put on a masterclass of power-hitting, hammering 69 runs off just 30 deliveries. His aggressive innings—featuring six boundaries and five maximums—not only propelled India's scoring rate but also etched his name in the record books as he became the fastest player to reach 2,000 T20I runs in terms of balls faced. Valuable contributions down the order from Ishan Kishan (37 off 18) and Tilak Varma (28) ensured that the momentum never dipped. Despite regular breakthroughs by the West Indies ...

  RANCHI — In a breath-taking contest at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, West Indies pulled off one of the highest run-chases in T20 International history, overhauling India’s total of 249 to seal a thrilling 6-wicket victory. Driven by a brilliant century from captain Shai Hope and explosive lower-order hitting, the visitors tracked down the 250-run target with 10 deliveries remaining.                                                                                                                                                               ...

Lucknow: Shreyas Iyer produced a masterclass in aggressive T20 batting, smashing a scintillating 43-ball century to steer India to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first T20I at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Chasing a competitive target of 172, the Men in Blue cruised home in just 14.4 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.                                                                                                                                                                          ...

 NEW CHANDIGARH — In a high-scoring thriller at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, the West Indies produced a stellar batting display to defeat India by 5 wickets in the third and final ODI. Despite the loss, India wrapped up the series 2-1, having already sealed the series with dominant victories in the first two games.  Rahul and Rohit Power India to 351  ​However, the definitive momentum shift came from KL Rahul. Walking in to steady the ship, Rahul launched a ferocious assault on the West Indies bowling attack, remaining unbeaten on a magnificent 129 off just 87 balls. His explosive knock featured 10 boundaries and 6 towering maximums, including a brutal late-overs onslaught that milked crucial runs to push India well past the 350-run mark. Jayden Seales was the pick of the Caribbean bowlers, claiming 3 wickets, while Keemo Paul picked up two.  Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo Lead the Chase Chasing a daunting target of 352, the West Indies sho...

Few encounters in cricket history match the sheer tension and volatility of the 2022 T20 World Cup group stage clash between India and Pakistan. Held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the game produced a legendary comeback anchored by a breathtaking, logic-defying performance from Virat Kohli. A Near-Impossible Chase The atmosphere at the MCG was electric, but India’s pursuit of a 160-run target got off to a disastrous start. Collapsing to 31 for 4 early in the innings, statistical models gave India a mere 3.1% chance of victory. The pressure intensified as the overs ticked away, leaving India needing an improbable 28 runs off the final eight deliveries with the dugout watching in silence. The Turning point With Pakistan's premier fast bowler Haris Rauf bowling the penultimate over, India desperately needed a miracle. Commentator Jatin Sapru noted that if anyone could pull off the impossible in such a high-stakes scenario, it had to be Kohli. Reflecting on the moment, Kohli sh...