Who won WI vs IND 1st T20I? Check Man of the Match Winner & Highlights

In a nail-biting encounter at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, West Indies emerged victorious by a slender four-run margin in the 1st T20I against India. The home team, batting first after winning the toss, posted a competitive total of 149-6. In response, India fought valiantly but fell short, managing only 145-9 in their allotted 20 overs.

West Indies Clinch Thrilling Victory in WI vs IND 1st T20I

West Indies got off to a decent start in their innings, reaching 29-0 after four overs. However, Yuzvendra Chahal‘s double strike in the fifth over brought India back into the game. Chahal removed Kyle Mayers (1) and Brandon King (28) in quick succession to put the brakes on the Windies’ momentum.

The in-form Nicholas Pooran (41) and captain Rovman Powell (39) then combined forces to resurrect the West Indies innings. Despite a late flurry of wickets in the 19th over by Arshdeep Singh, the hosts managed to set a competitive target of just under 150 runs.

In response, India’s chase got off to a shaky start as opener Shubman Gill (3) was stumped by Akeal Hosein. However, Suryakumar Yadav (21) and debutant Tilak Varma (39) tried to steady the ship with some aggressive strokes.

Unfortunately for India, regular wickets kept falling, and despite some late resistance from Arshdeep Singh (12), they fell agonizingly short of the target. The Windies bowlers, led by Jason Holder (2-19), Romario Shepherd (2-33), and Obed McCoy (2-28), kept the pressure on and restricted India to 145-9, sealing a hard-fought victory.

Who won Man of the Match in WI vs IND 1st T20I?

For his crucial contributions with the ball, West Indies’ Jason Holder was named the Man of the Match. Powell’s leadership from the front, along with Nicholas Pooran’s impressive innings, also paved the way for the West Indies’ triumph in the 1st T20I.

Despite the loss, India can take heart from the performances of their debutants, particularly Tilak Varma, who displayed promising talent in his first international appearance.

As the action shifts to the next game in the series, both West Indies and India will be determined to claim victory in what promises to be an enthralling battle between two formidable cricketing nations.