WI vs IND: 5th T20I Preview – Florida gears up series decider

Following a resounding win in the fourth T20I, team India will turn their attention towards the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies. The two sides will square off at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill on Sunday, August 13.

Speaking about the previous game, the Windies put up a solid total of 178 runs in their 20 overs after invaluable knocks by Shimron Hetmyer (61 off 39 balls) and Shai Hope (45 off 29 balls). However, during the chase, it was Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century stand which blew away the home side to clinch the contest.

Raising a 165-run partnership for the opening wicket, the joint-highest for India in T20Is, helped the side chase down the total and get on level terms 2-2 in the five-match series. The Windies will need to up the ante in the final contest whereas team India, who currently have the momentum, will look to keep it intact and clinch the series on Sunday’s blockbuster decider.

Pitch Conditions:

The wicket at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill aids batters and they will look to make the most of the conditions. The previous clash between the two teams at the venue saw a competitive total and the trend is likely to continue in the fifth and final T20I. Either captain winning the toss may fancy batting first.

Venue details: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill

Last T20I match at the venue: India vs West Indies, 2023, 4th T20I | Result: India won by nine wickets

Here’s the probable playing XI for West Indies vs India clash:

West Indies

Chopping and changing the setup for the final T20I may affect their game. Therefore, the think tank will back the same XI to push through to obtain a result in their favour.

India

Much like the Windies, the Men in Blue too will play the same XI as the previous game in order to clinch the series.