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The third T20I between West Indies and India will take place at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Tuesday (August 8). The Men in Maroon emerged victorious in the first two games of the five-match series and now need just one win to seal the series.
In the second T20I held at the same venue, India posted a challenging total of 152-7 in their stipulated overs. Tilak Varma, 20, once again showcased his talent, registering his maiden half-century with a score of 51 in just 41 balls. But, the other Indian batters failed to impress on the tricky batting surface.
In reply, West Indies had a disastrous start as they lost two wickets for just two runs in the very first over, with captain Hardik Pandya dismissing Brandon King and Johnson Charles. Despite the early setback, inform batter Nicholas Pooran played a remarkable knock of 67 in just 40 balls. However, after his dismissal, the hosts faced a mini-collapse, losing three wickets for only two runs in 12 balls, allowing India to make a comeback into the game. Nonetheless, Akeal Hosein and Alzarri Joseph remained composed and completed the chase with seven balls and two wickets to spare.
WI vs IND Head-to-head in T20Is:
Matches played: 27 | West Indies won: 9 | India won: 17 | Tied: 0 | No Result: 1
T20I stats and records at the Providence Stadium, Guyana:
- Matches Played: 12
- Matches won by West Indies: 4
- Matches won by visiting team won: 2
- No Result: 3
- Matches won by neutral team: 3
- Average first innings score: 126
- Matches won batting first: 3
- Matches won batting second: 6
- Highest run chase: 169/5 (West Indies)
- Highest score: 100 off 64 balls (Mahela Jayawardene)
- Most sixes: 16 sixes (Nicholas Pooran)
- Highest total: 191/5 (England)
- Lowest total: 68 (Ireland)
- Highest partnership: 106-run stand (Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant)
- Best bowling figures: 4/26 (Jason Holder)
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Providence Stadium Pitch Report:
The Providence Stadium in Guyana is renowned for its balanced nature, offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. While fast bowlers tend to excel here, thanks to the atmospheric conditions, spinners also find opportunities to thrive. As the match progresses, scoring becomes challenging, indicating the wicket gradually favouring the bowlers. The average first innings score of 126 emphasizes the bowlers’ dominance at this venue. Despite this, a gripping encounter between two formidable teams is anticipated, promising an exciting contest for cricket enthusiasts.
Guyana Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for Providence Stadium in Guyana indicates partly cloudy conditions with a 50% chance of showers. Despite potential interruptions from the rain, the match is expected to proceed. The temperature is projected to be approximately 32 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels around 72%. Additionally, a gentle breeze of 19 Km/hr is anticipated during the match.
WI vs IND 3rd T20I, Probable XIs:
West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell (c), Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy
India: Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi/Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar
