Mayank strikes early as India post massive 249 against West Indies in Ranchi

UPDATE - follow-up to India vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd T20I: IND-223/4 (18.4); Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma eye big finish: Mayank Yadav struck in the very first over of the West Indies chase by removing Kamil Pooran, as the visitors faced a towering 250-run target in the second T20 international at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Earlier, India piled up a massive total of 249 for 20 overs, powered by a stellar batting display led by Sanju Samson, who scored 82 off 41 balls before falling to Shamar Springer.

Innings Highlights

Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson opened the innings for India after winning the toss, facing an attack that included Akeal Hosein and Romario Shepherd. Samson smashed a rapid half-century during the powerplay, reaching 52 off just 21 balls, while Ishan Kishan also contributed heavily with aggressive strokes including multiple boundaries off Shamar Joseph. Roston Chase picked up three crucial wickets for the West Indies, dismissing Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, and Shivam Dube, but the Indian lower order maintained the scoring rate. Shamar Springer bowled the final over, where Tilak Varma hit three consecutive sixes to help push the total to 249.

Context

This high-scoring encounter takes place at the Ranchi venue known for square boundaries measuring 67 meters and a straight boundary of 77 meters. Dew typically plays a major role in evening matches at this stadium, influencing bowling plans as the ball gets slippery. Teams batting first in such conditions often aim for totals well above the normal average to protect against the wet ball later in the match.