Xtra Time Web Desk: Romario Shepherd and Brandon King were the stars as West Indies secured their first T20I series win against India in over six years, winning the five-match series 3-2 in Florida. India’s openers struggled, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill falling early. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma had a valuable partnership, but Shepherd’s bowling brilliance, taking four wickets, restricted India to 165/9.
In response, West Indies faced intermittent rain disruptions, but Nicholas Pooran and Brandon King’s explosive performance, particularly Pooran’s cautious handling of Kuldeep Yadav, turned the tide. They shared a crucial 105-run partnership, leading the Windies to victory with eight wickets and two overs to spare. King remained unbeaten on 85 off 55 balls, and Shai Hope played a supporting role with a quick 22.
Despite India’s strong showing in the third and fourth matches, West Indies’ dominance in this series marked their first T20I series win against India since 2017. The series showcased the West Indies’ resurgence in T20 cricket, with their overall team performance sealing the victory.