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4th T20I Preview: Can Hyderabad's relaid pitch deliver what Gambhir wants?

India hold a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies and can secure the title with a victory in the fourth contest scheduled for Tuesday, October 14. The match will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, where a newly installed pitch aims to provide a more balanced contest than the batting-friendly conditions seen earlier in the tour.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir has previously advocated for surfaces that offer bowlers a fairer opportunity, a demand that this fresh track will now test.

India's vice-captain Tilak Varma noted that the team has adjusted its strategy to be more aggressive with the ball following a 249-run concession in the second game, which was driven by a century from Shai Hope. Although India recovered with a 14-run win in Indore, the West Indies remain a potent threat capable of shifting momentum quickly.

The series will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed via the JioHotstar app, with the toss set for 6:30 PM IST.

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