After losing the first T20I by four runs, India were expected to fight back with the bat in the second match of the series in Guyana, but in reality, it was a carbon copy of the match in Trinidad. Shubman Gill once again failed to deliver in the middle, while Tilak Varma was India’s star with the bat. Along with Ishan Kishan, the youngster built a 42-run partnership, which ended up being very important to the visiting team.
On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav’s poor form in international cricket continued as the Mumbai-born cricketer scored only one run in the second T20I. Tilak Varma meanwhile completed his maiden half-century in international cricket but couldn’t convert his start into a big total. Later on, skipper Hardik Pandya tried to accelerate in the middle, but the 29-year-old could score only 24 runs off 18 deliveries.
Sanju Samson, meanwhile, failed to fire yet again as India ended up posting 152 runs on board after 20 overs. West Indies bowlers were once again fantastic with their line and length as Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, and Romario Shephard picked up two wickets each in the middle.
When it came to the chase, the home team, too, struggled to get going in the initial stage, but Nicholas Pooran’s entry changed the complexion of the game. The stumper-batter was phenomenal in the middle, hitting 67 runs off 40 deliveries. Skipper Rovman Powell, too tried his best, scoring 21 runs off 19 deliveries as the duo set the platform for the home team to get the job done.
However, Yuzvendra Chahal’s brilliant spell delayed West Indies’ win. The leg-spinner picked up two wickets, and the home team was suddenly in danger. However, Akeal Hosein kept his calm and eventually played a very crucial knock to help his team win the match by two wickets. Meanwhile, skipper Hardik Pandya will have to take responsibility for the loss, as the cricketer didn’t bring Chahal back into the action despite bowling a stellar spell. With that, India’s hope to win the upcoming T20 World Cup is also under threat as the young team is yet to show any progress in recent times.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Humiliation for the Richest board#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/AevWE6sW3v
— Hassan (@HassanAbbasian) August 6, 2023
Baffling for me that Chahal hasn’t finished his quota of 4 overs in both the games. #INDvsWI
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 6, 2023
Time for this famous Tweet yet again only for Hardik Pandya.#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/Q6fuiXgJUr
— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) August 6, 2023
#IndianCricket #INDvsWI
If youngsters are going to play like this, i won’t mind Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing the T20i world cup 2024 for India pic.twitter.com/ZNALYyiLWz
— 👌👑🌟🌶️ (@superking1816) August 6, 2023
Team India is nothing without Captain Rohit Sharma.
INDIA NEEDS CAPTAIN ROHIT.#RohitSharma𓃵 #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/0VyrLkq6i8
— 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐮 🇮🇳 (@ChaitRo45) August 6, 2023
Why Chahal Don’t Bowl Next Over? I Don’t Know Why This Man Is Temporary Captain Of Indian T20 Side, We Are Loosing After A Great Comeback 😐#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/YcoYjchMT7
— Shailendra Mishra (@imShail_3) August 6, 2023
West Indies beats India by 2 Wickets#WIvIND #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/jD5MRMnDA8
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) August 6, 2023
Where is Indian cricket headed to? You may not take results too seriously but results are a true reflection of your cricket’s health. #IndvsWI
— Rahul Rawat (@rawatrahul9) August 6, 2023
It’s not okay to be unique#INDvsWI #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/s2p7rAUpc0
— Sachya (@sachya2002) August 6, 2023
IPL Talent Failing badly against Thirdclass WI Team. WI is 2-0 in the Series. #INDvWI #WIvIND #WIvsIND #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/zUfUu7AAze
— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) August 6, 2023
India on this tour of West Indies
Failed to win a Test v West Indies for first time since 2016
Lost an ODI against a team that has failed to qualify for World Cup
Lost multiple T20Is in a series v West Indies for first time#WIvIND#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/FztGQByKGx
— Arnav Singh (@Arnavv43) August 6, 2023
Hardik Pandya humiliated West Indies cricket board for poor in stadium facilities during the ODI.
Just to get embarrassed by their youngsters this series to end 4-1 or 5-0. #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/FjGKCwhudM
— Cric Guy 🏏 (@CricketDevilz) August 6, 2023