Cricket / India Opt to Bowl First Against West Indies in 4th T20I at Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 14: India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies in the fourth T20 International at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

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With the five-match series entering a decisive phase, India opted to chase under the Hyderabad lights, banking on their bowling attack to restrict the visitors before their batters take centre stage.

Speaking at the toss, Iyer chose to field first, a decision that reflects the team's preference to assess conditions early and capitalize on any assistance available for the bowlers. The match offers India another opportunity to strengthen their position in the series while testing the depth of their squad.

Teams

India retained a youthful look with Sanju Samson keeping wickets, while Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir formed the core of the batting unit. The pace department will be spearheaded by Arshdeep Singh alongside Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav, with Axar Patel providing spin support.

West Indies, led by wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope, fielded a balanced side featuring experienced campaigners Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd.
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West Indies (Playing XI): Shai Hope(w/c), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav