From Sportstar · S. Dipak Ragav · · 1m 10s
Gill's India Batting Strides, Bowlers Lag
Shubman Gill scores double century as India edges 2-1 series win over West Indies, but bowling struggles persist.
In brief
Shubman Gill scores double century as India edges 2-1 series win over West Indies, but bowling struggles persist. India's batting led to a 2-1 series victory over West Indies, but bowling inconsistencies remain a concern ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Series Result
India secured a 2-1 series victory over the West Indies ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Gill's Batting
Shubman Gill scored a double hundred, continuing his strong run in the format.
Kohli and Sharma
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli each scored a ton and a half-century in the series.
Rahul's Role
K.L. Rahul scored an unbeaten 129, proving his vital role in the team.
Bowling Concerns
Bowling remains a concern on pitches with little for the bowlers to exploit.
Bumrah's Absence
Jasprit Bumrah was busy at the Asian Games, leaving other fast bowlers under pressure.
Gill's Analysis
Gill admitted bowling in powerplay and death overs has hurt India's performance.
“It’s not easy to create chances with only four fielders outside. The intensity of the game, and how it goes, becomes completely different if you don’t keep taking wickets in either the powerplay or the middle overs.”
Next Steps
India needs to quickly identify bowling combinations for the 2027 World Cup.
The headline
India's batting led to a 2-1 series victory over West Indies, but bowling inconsistencies remain a concern ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
