WI Playing XI vs India: After two thrilling wins, West Indies suffered two back to back defeats in the 5-match T20I series. Their bowling fell flat against Indian openers in 4th T20I as visitors registered a 9-wicket win in 179-run chase. With series on the line, the hosts will look to assemble the strongest XI and are set to bring back Alzarri Joseph.
West Indies Playing XI: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran(w), Rovman Powell(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph
Shimron Hetmyer, who was quiet in first 3 T20Is, scored a brilliant fifty in 4th T20I and powered his side to a competitive total. He is set to keep his place for the IND vs WI 5th T20I.
Shai Hope, who replaced Johnson Charles in 4th T20I, scored a quickfire 29-ball 45 and is set to play in final T20I as well.
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The bowling was the reason behind their loss in 4th T20I and they will be eager to tighten the ship by bringing back Joseph who has been their top bowler in the series.
WI Playing XI 5th T20: What to expect
- Brandon King and Kyle Mayers will continue to open.
- Shimron Hetmyer set to keep his place after fifty in 4th T20I.
- Johnson Charles will continue to sit out for Shai Hope.
- Alzarri Joseph will return lead the pace attack.
- Akeal Hosein will be the frontline spinner.
West Indies Squad
Rovman Powell (C), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Kyle Mayers, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Alzarri Joseph, AJ Hosein, OC McCoy, Shai Hope, Oshane Thomas, Roston Chase, Odean Smith
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