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Bowlers shouldn’t be too hard on themselves on bad days: Paul

West Indies bowler Keemo Paul delivered a masterclass in execution during the fourth T20I against India in Hyderabad, claiming a career-best five-wicket haul to level the series. Paul’s disciplined approach—leveraging the pitch’s grip and using pace to unsettle India’s top order—saw him dismiss Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan within four balls, before sealing the game with key wickets of Nitish Kumar, Prince Yadav, and Axar Patel.

His performance marked the first time a West Indian bowler has taken multiple five-wicket hauls in T20Is, joining Obed McCoy as only the second to achieve a fifer against India in the format. Paul emphasized the importance of sticking to the team’s game plan, noting that bowlers must focus on process rather than self-criticism on off days, given the thin margins in modern T20 cricket.

The dry conditions in the second innings played to his advantage, allowing him to maintain grip and pressure throughout the match.

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