Florida| Aug 13, 2023: In a thrilling showdown, Team India is set to face off against West Indies in the fifth and final T20 match. The tension is high as the series is currently tied at 2-2, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the outcome.
Hardik Pandya, the captain of Team India, won the crucial toss and made the bold decision to bat first. This strategic move will test the skills of the Windies bowlers and set the stage for a gripping match.
Windies, aware of the significance of this match, have made two changes to their playing eleven. On the other hand, Team India has opted to stick with the same lineup, showing confidence in their existing team composition.
The match’s location, Lauderhill, holds great significance for Team India. They have a strong track record here, winning 5 out of the 7 matches played. A single match was lost, and one resulted in a draw, demonstrating their familiarity and success on this ground.
When it comes to T20 encounters between Team India and West Indies, the former holds a dominant position. Out of the 29 matches they’ve played, Team India emerged victorious 19 times, leaving the Windies with 9 wins.
The stakes are even higher for Team India in this match. If they secure a victory, they’ll achieve a remarkable feat – no team has ever won a 5-match T20 series after losing the first two matches. This historic potential adds to the excitement surrounding this match.
Let’s take a look at the playing elevens for both teams:
Team India Playing XI:
- Hardik Pandya (captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Verma
- Sanju Samson
- Akshar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Mukesh Kumar
West Indies Playing XI:
- Rovman Powell (captain)
- Brandon King
- Kyle Meyers
- Shai Hope
- Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Jason Holder
- Roston Chase
- Romario Shepherd
- Akel Hossain
- Alzari Joseph
As the players take the field, all eyes will be on the Windies as they chase the winning runs to clinch the series. Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting this showdown, which could potentially result in a unique world record if Team India emerges victorious.
