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India are dangerous in T20Is, but West Indies won't back down: Akeal Hosein

West Indies will look to overcome their historical struggles in T20Is on Indian soil as they kick off a five-match series against India in Lucknow. The visitors, who have won just two of their 12 T20Is in India across bilateral series, face a formidable challenge from India’s explosive top order, featuring Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan.

Despite India’s dominance in head-to-head matchups—winning 20 of 31 encounters—West Indies captain Akeal Hosein has dismissed any notion of intimidation, emphasizing that execution and planning will decide the series. The team’s past record in India includes four straight bilateral T20I series losses, including a 3-0 whitewash by India in 2011, adding pressure to their current campaign.

Hosein acknowledged the difficulty of bowling in the powerplay against India’s aggressive batters, particularly for spinners, but insisted his team will focus on controlling what they can. The series begins with West Indies aiming to build momentum after a strong finish to their recent ODI series against India.

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