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IND vs WI: Mayank Yadav's costly blunder on the 60th ball costs India the match
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News18•09-10-2026, 23:41
IND vs WI: Mayank Yadav's costly blunder on the 60th ball costs India the match
- •Batting first, India posted a total of 249/5 in 20 overs, highlighted by Sanju Samson's 82-run knock.
- •Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav struck three times in the powerplay to rattle the West Indies top order.
- •A crucial dropped catch by Mayank off Kuldeep Yadav's bowling gave Sherfane Rutherford a lifeline on 39 runs.
- •Rutherford capitalized on the mistake to smash 84 runs off just 37 balls at a strike rate of 227.03.
- •Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 runs as West Indies successfully chased down the target to snatch victory from India.
Key Questions Answered
After West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and elected to bowl first, India scored 249/5 in their 20 overs.
Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav took 3 wickets during the powerplay itself, removing three West Indian batters early in the innings.
On the 60th ball of the innings, Mayank dropped an easy catch off Kuldeep Yadav's bowling when Sherfane Rutherford was on 39 runs. Rutherford capitalized on this lifeline to score a destructive 84 runs off 37 balls, leading West Indies to victory.
