West Indies skipper Shai Hope won the toss and elected to field first against India in the fifth and final T20I match of the series at Bengaluru on Saturday, cut short due to rain.
Rain around, but it is a good pitch. That gives us the best chance to chase it. We tend to have a lot of batters. The focus is on bowling, it is a shortened game. I just think we finish the series strong. Guys are looking forward to it. “The wicket looks pretty good. We just have to be aggressive, not get pressed too much. It is important that we seize the game. Important to put the best foot forward. They have a good array of shots, they have been playing solid and power-packed cricket. We need to think about our strengths as well. Shivam Dube and Bhuvi come in for us – two changes.”
The match has been cut short to nine-overs-per-side due to rain. The series is currently level at 2-2. Shivam Dube comes in for India, and pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar also makes his first appearance for Team India since late 2022.
Speaking during the toss, WI skipper Hope said, “We are going to bowl first.
