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Shreyas Iyer cites dew factor after West Indies stun India in record chase
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News18•09-10-2026, 23:45
Shreyas Iyer cites dew factor after West Indies stun India in record chase
- •India suffered a stunning six-wicket defeat against the West Indies after failing to defend a massive total of 249 in the second T20 International.
- •India captain Shreyas Iyer pointed out that the dew factor and a very narrow margin of error on the pitch made defending the total extremely difficult.
- •Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls and was well supported by Sherfane Rutherford, who scored 84 off 37 deliveries to seal the chase with nine balls to spare.
- •Despite the loss, Iyer expressed satisfaction with the strong performances of India's top-order batters like Sanju Samson, who scored 84, and Mayank's bowling effort.
- •Player of the Match Shai Hope admitted that the chase was challenging after slipping to five for two, but a crucial partnership helped turn the match around.
Key Questions Answered
India posted a formidable total of 249 for five in their innings. However, the West Indies successfully chased down the target with nine balls to spare, winning by six wickets.
Shai Hope led the West Indies run chase by remaining unbeaten on 102 runs off just 45 balls. He was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
India captain Shreyas Iyer stated that the dew factor and an almost non-existent margin for error on the pitch made defending the massive total extremely difficult. He also acknowledged the exceptional batting performance by the West Indies partnership.
