Jaiswal and Gill smoked dazzling half-centuries because the duo toyed with the West Indies bowling assault throughout the chase, serving to India cross the end line with out breaking a sweat.
As younger gun Jaiswal (84 not out) fired his maiden T20I fifty within the spectacular chase, the 21-year-old additionally grew to become the fourth youngest Indian to attain a half-century within the shortest format.
As India bossed West Indies within the fourth sport, here is a have a look at the important thing moments of the competition:
Arshdeep’s two-wicket burst in powerplay
As West Indies opted to bat first on a batting magnificence, openers Kyle Mayers and Brandon King obtained off to a brisk begin. But left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh reduce quick Mayers’ keep within the center, eradicating the left-hander for 17 within the second over. Arshdeep then removed the opposite opener King (18) within the remaining over of the powerplay with West Indies managing 55 runs in it.
As It Happened
Kuldeep double-wicket over
Soon after powerplay, Hardik Pandya launched Kuldeep Yadav into the assault and the left-arm spinner obtained into motion straightaway, eradicating Nicholas Pooran (1) and skipper Rovman Powell (1) within the seventh over. As West Indies slumped to 57 for 4, India took management of the match.
Hetmyer audacious fifty
As West Indies misplaced wickets in fast succession, Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer did handle to arrest the slide with the 49-run fifth wicket partnership however then Yuzvendra Chahal removed Hope within the thirteenth over to place stress again on West Indies. Hetmyer nonetheless battled on and scored a powerful 39-ball 61 to assist his aspect submit a aggressive complete.
India’s quick begin
Chasing a tough complete within the must-win sport, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill got here out all weapons blazing because the duo added 66 runs within the powerplay. Taking the West Indies bowlers to the cleaners, the duo hit boundaries at will as fours and sixes rained in Florida. Gill, who already had a T20I hundred to his identify, obtained to his maiden fifty within the eleventh over. Two balls later in the identical over, Jaiswal too obtained to his maiden T20I half-century.
Unstoppable Jaiswal and Gill
Both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill bossed the West Indies bowlers as Romvan Powell and co. appeared completely clueless in opposition to the younger Indian duo. Jaiswal and Gill added 165 runs for the opening wicket, which is now the joint highest opening partnership for India in T20Is. Gill finally fell within the sixteenth over however Jaiswal and Tilak Varma ensured no additional hurt was finished as India accomplished the chase in 17 overs.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com