Rahul and Shami Power India to Seven-Run Victory Over West Indies
A composed half-century and a decisive three-wicket spell carry India through a tight T20 finish
West Indies vs India
India has won the match by 7 runs
India held their nerve in a tense finish against West Indies, defending 166-4 to win by seven runs. West Indies battled to 159-5 in their 20 overs, but India’s disciplined bowling in the closing stages secured the result.
KL Rahul set the platform for India with a measured 56 from 40 balls, striking five fours and two sixes. Shreyas Iyer added a rapid 45 from 22 deliveries, also clearing the ropes twice and finding the boundary five times, as India reached a competitive total.
West Indies’ chase was driven by Nicholas Pooran, who made 46 from 22 balls with seven fours and two sixes. His attacking innings kept the hosts in contention, but India consistently found important breakthroughs to prevent the chase from gathering decisive momentum.
Mohammed Shami was India’s standout bowler, finishing with 3-22 from his four overs. Axar Patel supported him with 2-31, while West Indies’ Akeal Hosein returned 2-22. Rahul was named Player of the Match for his influential contribution with the bat as India closed out a hard-fought contest.