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‘It was a game-changing spell’ - Gautam Gambhir lauds Roston Chase after India’s loss

West Indies secured a dramatic series-levelling victory in the five-match T20I series by chasing down India’s 249 for five in just 18.3 overs at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The 252-run target marked the second-highest total in men’s T20I history, with Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 and Sherfane Rutherford’s 84 forming a decisive 120-run partnership.

India coach Gautam Gambhir singled out West Indies fast bowler Roston Chase as the decisive factor in the match, praising his three-wicket haul for 24 runs during India’s innings. Chase’s tactical variations—shifting lines, bowling full and wide, and targeting the batters’ legs—disrupted India’s rhythm and restricted their scoring in the middle overs.

Despite the loss, Gambhir acknowledged West Indies’ superior batting and emphasized the need for India’s bowling and fielding units to improve when defending totals above 240 in T20Is. The match highlighted the challenges of containing explosive batting lineups, even on a pitch offering movement and bounce.

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