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Team India Weaknesses in West Indies T20 Series Stun Gautam Gambhir
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News18•18-10-2026, 07:08
Team India Weaknesses in West Indies T20 Series Stun Gautam Gambhir
- •Fast bowlers disappointed significantly in the death overs during matches in Ranchi and Hyderabad.
- •Indian spin bowlers failed to contain the Caribbean batsmen in the crucial middle overs.
- •The team struggled in the powerplay, failing to protect wickets and build a steady run rate.
- •The middle-order batting lacked consistency and crumbled under pressure when the top order fell.
- •Poor fielding, including dropped catches and missed run-out chances, cost the team dearly.
Key Questions Answered
The five-match T20 series between India and West Indies ended in a 2-2 draw after the final and decisive match was washed out due to rain.
Gautam Gambhir faced tension because Team India blew a 2-1 lead to draw the series, exposing five major weaknesses including poor death-over bowling, ineffective spinners, powerplay wicket losses, middle-order inconsistency, and sloppy fielding.
Fast bowlers disappointed in the death overs, especially in Ranchi and Hyderabad, while spin bowlers failed to check Caribbean batsmen in the middle overs. Additionally, players embarrassed the team with poor fielding, including dropped catches and missed run-out opportunities.
