India closed the gap in the fourth T20I, clinching a win that puts them 3-1 ahead of the West Indies. The match finished with India posting a solid total, and the West Indies could not chase it, leaving India the series leaders.
The win shifted the narrative to the teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, who has been the talk of the sidelines since his practice shots. Former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said on Star Sports that “I would want India to go 3-1 up, and for the last game, Sooryavanshi plays.” Nayar believes a series win gives the board breathing room to slot the youngster in the fifth T20I.
Hyderabad’s pitch is known for rewarding batters. The venue has seen chase totals of 208 and 187 in recent T20Is, and the recent relaid strip promises low bounce and short boundaries. The Sunrisers Hyderabad side has thrived here, and the home crowd’s roar adds to the batting momentum.
The final match will decide the series winner. If India wins again, they will seal a 4-1 victory and the West Indies will be left to regroup for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers. The coaching staff will now decide whether Sooryavanshi gets his debut.