One of the main reasons behind the failures of the West Indies over the years is bowling. Especially in ODIs, the men in Maroon haven’t had a good bowling lineup for a long time. Even in the World Cup Qualifiers, West Indies had a mediocre bowling lineup that failed to defend 374 against The Netherlands. The Indian team touring the West Indies has some great batters. It’ll be a big challenge for the West Indies to come good against a good batting lineup. Here are some of the bowlers that can help the West Indies to produce good results against India.
The right-arm quick has been the best bowler for West Indies in the format by a fair margin in the last 18 months. In 24 matches in the period, the bowler from Antigua has claimed 41 wickets at a bowling average of 25.71, a bowling strike rate of 31.32, at an economy of 4.93, including a best bowling figure of 3/36. The 26-year-old was the highest wicket-taker for West Indies in World Cup Qualifiers picking 8 wickets in 5 games in the tournament.
2. Roston Chase
The right-arm orthodox spinner has been the fourth-highest wicket-taker for West Indies since 2022. In 10 matches in the period, Chase has claimed 12 wickets at an average of 32.00, at a bowling strike rate of 37.50, at an economy of 5.12. Against India though, the 31-year-old has a terrible record. In 11 games against the opponent, Chase has just one wicket, at a pathetic bowling average of 214.00, an abysmal bowling strike rate of 209.00, at an economy of 6.14. The bowler from Barbados would surely want to improve these numbers.
3. Akeal Hosein
In the last 18 months, Akeal Hosein has been the highest wicket-taker of the West Indies in One Day Internationals. In 27 innings in the period, the left-arm orthodox spinner has picked 43 wickets at an average of 29.35, at a strike rate of 34.47, at an economy of 5.11, including a 4-wicket haul. Against India though, Akeal has bad numbers, claiming only 5 wickets in 5 appearances at an average of 50.20, at a bowling strike rate of 50.40, and an economy of 5.98. The 30-year-old would like to perform better against the opponent this time around.