West Indies vs India – 4th T20 International Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is West Indies vs India taking place? Saturday, August 6th, 2022 – 15:30 (UK)
Where is West Indies vs India taking place? Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill
What is the expected weather for West Indies vs India? 33c, cloudy but very hot with sunny intervals, although a chance of passing light showers disrupting play
What channel is West Indies vs India on? The match will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK
Where can I stream West Indies vs India? BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website and app
LAST MEETING
India beat West Indies by seven wickets
THE TEAM NEWS
WEST INDIES
- Although the West Indies top order fired well in the third T20i with all five top order batters scoring at least 20 or more including a 73 from Kyle Mayers, ultimately the hosts were unable to defend their score of 164/5.
- Although wicket-keeper Devon Thomas has done well over his two appearances so far in the series, West Indies have the option of replacing with Odean Smith if they wish to bring another bowling option into the team and give captain Nicholas Pooran the gloves instead.
- Keemo Paul is another player who could be recalled into the starting line-up, but the Windies may want to give Dominic Drakes another opportunity.
INDIA
- India made up for their batting malfunction in the second T20i of the series, successfully chasing down 165 with an over to go and retaking the lead with two games left to go.
- The biggest negative for the tourists across that match was captain Rohit Sharma being forced to retire injured with the bat due to a back spasm and with the T20 World Cup looming later in the year, he is unlikely to be risked if not 100%.
- Fast bowler Harshal Patel has not been afforded a chance so far across this series and could come into the side, whilst spinner Ravi Bishnoi is also an option should the pitch look like being one that offers significant turn.
THE PREDICTION
Not only can India wrap the series up in this fourth T20i fixture, the coaching staff will have a close eye on whether any players make themselves indispensable ahead of the T20 World Cup with a strong performance not only here, but also in the following game with two matches to be played in as many days. West Indies have been more than a match for their opponents so far over the course of the three games. However, India’s strength-in-depth remains their strong suit alongside a shrewd battery of spin-bowlers to do with their pacers. In what should be another intriguing battle, consider backing India to win.
