WI vs IND, 2nd T20I: SKY, DK, Bishnoi - Who all can star tonight?
We are a few hours away from witnessing the second T20I of the five-match series between India and West Indies.
The second T20I is scheduled in St Kitts
The first match turned out to be a one-sided affair, as clinical India thwacked West Indies by 68 runs. However, the hosts' recent form in the shortest format is encouraging and they gave the Men in Blue a run for their money in the ODI series. So, we anticipate the Caribbean men to exhibit their T20I prowess in the second match.
Before the cracking contest begins, let's have a look at five players who can make impact in this match.
Suryakumar Yadav
Regarded as India's Mr 360, Suryakumar Yadav has proved his mettle with the bat in the shortest format on multiple occasions. The stylish Mumbai batter, who amassed 171 runs at a superb strike rate of 201.18 against England, played a fluent 24-run cameo in the first T20I of this series.
He is an incredible player of spin and possesses a wide range of shots against any kind of bowling. He can change the tide of the match on his own, which is why he is the first name to watch out for in today's encounter.
Kyle Mayers
When in full flow, Kyle Mayers is an absolute treat to watch. The dynamic southpaw is gifted with the typical Caribbean flair and believes in taking on the opposition. He was West Indies' third-best batter in the ODI series, with 114 runs at a fabulous strike rate of 123.91. He also picked two crucial wickets in the second ODI, proving his bowling worth for the umpteenth time. Considering his incredible all-round abilities, we expect Mayers to emerge as the most valuable player from the hosts' side in the game.
Dinesh Karthik
Since his international comeback, Dinesh Karthik has played a number of impactful cameos coming down the order. He is an extraordinary pace hitter and India have unleashed him perfectly towards the back end of their innings.
The experienced keeper-batter averages 39.33 and strikes at a magnificent rate of 153.25 on Caribbean soil and propelled India to a match-winning total of 190 in the first game. Looking at his recent form, we can bet on his finishing skills in this game.
Ravi Bishnoi
The young leg spinner from Rajasthan is renowned for his abilities to deceive the batters with his guile and flight. Although he dismissed two right-handers in the first match, Ravi Bishnoi bowls at a better economy rate and strikes in every 19 balls against left-handers. As West Indies have three left handers in their top six, we expect Bishnoi to play a key role for India in this game.
Akeal Hosein
The left-arm spinner from Trinidad is known for his accuracy in the international circuit. Akeal Hosein picked the crucial wicket of Suryakumar Yadav and bowled at a tremendous economy of 3.50 in the first match. He is also well-equipped with the bat and can hit a long ball coming down the order. Considering his ability to keep things tight, we can expect Hosein to turn the game in to the hosts' favour tonight.
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