India vs West Indies: A Look at Team Indias T20 Record in Ranchi Ahead of the Second Match
Team India aims to extend their lead in the T20 series against West Indies, with a strong record in Ranchi.
Ranchi, October 8 (Daily Kiran) : The second T20 match of the five-match series between India and West Indies is set to take place on Friday at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium in Ranchi. After a resounding victory in the series opener, Team India is determined to double their lead.
Historically, India has played four T20 International matches at this venue, securing victory in three and facing defeat in one. Their last encounter here was in 2023 against New Zealand, where India lost by 21 runs. However, prior to that, India triumphed over New Zealand in 2021, winning by seven wickets. In 2017, they defeated Australia by nine wickets, and in 2016, they overcame Sri Lanka by 69 runs.
In the T20 format, India and West Indies have clashed 32 times, with India winning 21 of those matches while the Caribbean team has claimed 10 victories. In the first T20 match of the current series, West Indies batted first, scoring 171 runs before being all out. Captain Shai Hope contributed a solid 52 runs off 37 balls, and Sherfane Rutherford added 56 runs with the help of six fours and three sixes.
Despite this, India chased down the target of 172 runs comfortably, achieving it in just 14.4 overs with two wickets lost. Captain Shreyas Iyer showcased exceptional form, scoring his maiden T20 International century with an unbeaten 102 runs off 43 balls, including 10 fours and six sixes. Ishan Kishan also contributed significantly, remaining not out at 37 runs.
As the teams prepare for the next match, all eyes will be on Team India’s performance in Ranchi, where they have historically enjoyed success.
