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IND vs WI, 4th T20I: Samson defends bowlers, says Tilak Varma’s dismissal was the turning point

India’s fourth T20I against the West Indies ended in a 24-run defeat, with the hosts bowled out for 223 in just 19.3 overs after the visitors posted 247 for three. Shai Hope’s unbeaten century (102 off 50 balls) and Keemo Paul’s five-wicket haul led the West Indies to victory, leveling the five-match series at 2-2.

Sanju Samson, who scored a rapid half-century, later defended India’s bowling unit, acknowledging the absence of Jasprit Bumrah—a bowler he called ‘once-in-a-generation’—while praising emerging pacers Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav for their recent performances. He noted that while the team lacks a direct replacement for Bumrah, the young bowlers will improve with more opportunities.

Samson also highlighted Tilak Varma’s dismissal as a critical moment in India’s failed chase, while commending Hope’s disciplined batting approach. The match took place under Hyderabad’s high-scoring conditions, where bounce favored aggressive batting, contrasting with the lower-scoring wicket in Lucknow during an earlier game in the series.

Arshdeep Singh suffered an injury after being struck by a short delivery in the final over, exiting the field for medical attention.

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