West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has stood by his praise for his team’s performance against India earlier this month, saying the Men in Blue’s explosive batting in New Zealand has underlined the scale of the challenge Windies faced during their recently concluded T20I series. Sammy took to X after India chased down a target of 199 in just 13.2 overs to beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. “Wow…. That’s why I praised my team for what they accomplished in India. India is a dangerous team. #justwow
- Smaller boundaries
- Batting paradise pitches
- Wet ball for bowlers,” Sammy wrote on X.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has stood by his praise for his team’s performance against India earlier this month, saying the Men in Blue’s explosive batting in New Zealand has underlined the scale of the challenge Windies faced during their recently concluded T20I series.
The closely fought series featured strong performances from both sides, with West Indies captain Shai Hope earning the Player of the Series award after scoring 261 runs. The hosts regained the lead with a 14-run win in Indore, but the visitors responded with a 24-run victory in Hyderabad to set up a series decider that ultimately could not be played. India’s dominant run against New Zealand has come shortly after their five-match T20I series against the West Indies ended in a 2-2 draw, with the final match in Bengaluru washed out due to rain.
India won the opening match in Lucknow before West Indies levelled the series with a six-wicket victory in Ranchi. Sammy’s comments following India’s latest performance reflect his assessment that his team had competed well against a formidable batting line-up, despite the pressure placed on bowlers by modern T20 cricket.
For Sammy, India’s performances have reinforced the value of the West Indies’ showing earlier this month, when they managed to match the hosts across four completed matches before rain prevented a series-deciding contest.
