• West Indies defeated India in a thrilling first T20I by 4 runs.

  • Jason Holder was named Player of the Match for his brilliant bowling performance.

Twitter reactions: Jason Holder sizzles as West Indies pip India in a thrilling first T20I
West Indies beat India in the first T20I (Image Source: Twitter)

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The first T20I between West Indies and India at the Brian Lara Stadium turned out to be a thrilling contest where the hosts emerged victorious by 4 runs.

West Indies set a target of 150 runs for India in their allotted 20 overs, finishing at 149/6. Windies batters showcased a mix of steady partnerships and aggressive strokes. Nicholas Pooran played a pivotal role, scoring 41 runs off 34 balls with two fours and two sixes.

Captain Rovman Powell‘s aggressive knock of 48 runs from 32 balls, including three fours and three sixes, further boosted the West Indies total. Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh were the standout bowlers for India, each picking up two wickets.

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Jason Holder shine as West Indies defend the low total

Chasing 150 for victory, India struggled to find momentum and managed 145/9 in their 20 overs. Tilak Varma‘s impressive innings of 39 runs off 22 balls, with two fours and three sixes, kept India in contention.

However, the rest of the batting lineup faltered under pressure, and no other batter could make a significant impact. Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder starred with the ball for the West Indies, taking two wickets each and stifling India’s batting efforts.

In a closely fought encounter, West Indies emerged victorious by a narrow margin of four runs. With this win, West Indies took a 1-0 lead in the T20I series, setting the stage for an enthralling battle between the two cricketing powerhouses in the remaining matches.

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