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India Aims for Series Victory Against West Indies in Fourth T20I

Reported by Abhishek Tiwari (Copy Editor) Β· Indian Express - Sports Β·

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India will look to seal the five-match T20I series when they face West Indies in the fourth match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Match Context and Form

India currently lead the series 2-1 following a 14-run victory in Indore, a game driven by Abhishek Sharma's quick-fire 69 off 30 balls and Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket haul. Meanwhile, West Indies bounced back to level the series in Ranchi with a record chase anchored by an unbeaten 102 from Shai Hope, and the visitors will rely on their batting depth to force a deciding match in Bengaluru.

Conditions and Lineups

Humidity is expected to reach around 68% at night with dew likely to affect the second half of the game, making the toss an important factor. West Indies are hoping for the return of Romario Shepherd, who missed the Indore fixture due to a minor injury. India's squad features captain Shreyas Iyer, vice-captain Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, and bowler Kuldeep Yadav, while the West Indies side is led by captain Shai Hope and includes players like Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell.

Context

T20 cricket frequently sees high-scoring matches influenced by evening dew, which makes bowling in the second innings harder for the team defending a total. Teams often use the toss to choose to bowl first under lights when moisture settles on the outfield.

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