India has elected to bowl first against the West Indies, hoping to secure the series victory ahead of the final match. Shreyas Iyer, the Indian captain, retained the same team that recently achieved a successful defence – the first by any team during the West Indies’ current tour of India.
West Indies, on the other hand, have made a couple of adjustments to their lineup. Jewel Andrew comes in to replace opening batsman Kamil Pooran, who had struggled with a mere 58 runs across three innings, despite a promising strike rate of 145. Additionally, Romario Shepherd returns after missing the third T20I due to injury, taking Quentin Sampson’s place in the side.
The pitch in Hyderabad is a topic of concern, as it has been recently relaid, and neither captain is entirely confident about how it might behave. The outfield has also undergone changes, appearing somewhat uneven – a potential challenge for fielders, possibly causing reluctance in diving attempts and contributing to untidiness in the fielding performance.
West Indies line-up: Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.
India line-up: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.
The anticipation for a high-scoring event might be tempered by the conditions, but the clash between these two teams continues to promise an exciting contest for cricket enthusiasts.
