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The stage is set for an electrifying clash as India and West Indies gear up for their first T20I encounter of the five-match series at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium on Thursday (August 3). The Men in Blue will be riding high on the momentum after a historic 200-run series-clinching victory over West Indies in the recently concluded ODI leg, marking their 13th consecutive ODI series triumph against the Windies.
Having already sealed the Test and ODI series, India now has its sights set on claiming the shortest format as well. On the other hand, the Caribbean side will be determined to bounce back and try their best not to let the visitors take away the T20I series.
Both teams will be looking to start their campaign on a high note. However, India will have an advantage as they won the ODI series decider at the same venue.
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T20I stats and records at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium:
It is worth mentioning that the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium has hosted only one T20I so far, and this will be the second time any international short T20 game will be played at this venue. The previous match played at the stadium was also between West Indies and India. On that note, let’s have a look at some stats and records from that game.
- Highest total: 190/6 (India)
- Lowest total: 122/8 (West Indies)
- Highest individual score: 64 (Rohit Sharma)
- Best bowling figures: 2/22 (Ravichandran Ashwin)
- Highest partnership: 52-run stand (Dinesh Karthik – Ravichandran Ashwin)
Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba has proven to be a tough nut to crack for batters. Although the venue has hosted only one T20I, the 34 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches clearly reflect the slow nature of the pitch, with an average first innings score of 141 runs. Notably, no match at the ground witnessed the target surpassing the 190-run mark. However, spinners will have a great advantage in the game and will receive immense help from the track.
Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium Weather Forecast:
The weather at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba is expected to be cloudy and is likely to experience some showers with a little chance of precipitation. Nevertheless, spectators and players can anticipate the match to take place despite the interruptions. The temperature is expected to hover around 27 degrees Celsius with humidity levels to be around 88% and the wind blowing at a speed of 2 Km/hr.
WI vs IND 1st T20I, Probable XIs:
West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell (c), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Oshane Thomas.
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar.
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