West Indies, led by Roston Chase and a late surge from Jason Holder and Rovman Powell, scored 195/4 against India at Eden Gardens. In a crucial Super Eights match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, both teams are vying for a spot in the semi-finals. West Indies started steadily with Shai Hope and Chase forming a solid opening partnership, the first 50-plus stand against India in the tournament.
Chase’s positive intent and smart strokeplay kept the momentum going after Hope’s dismissal for 32. Shimron Hetmyer’s quickfire 27 and Bumrah’s double strike slowed down West Indies’ progress. However, Powell and Holder’s aggressive batting in the final overs, including a 24-run over against Arshdeep Singh, propelled West Indies to a formidable total. Their late onslaught, complemented by Indian fielding lapses, turned a competitive score into a challenging target of 195 runs.
India, facing a must-win situation, will need a strong batting performance to chase down the total and secure a spot in the semi-finals against England.
