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India's bowling was ordinary in 4th T20I against West Indies, says Aakash Chopra

West Indies secured a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, leveling the series at 2-2. The visitors posted a dominant 247 for 3, with opener Shai Hope smashing an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls—his third T20I century and the first by a West Indies player.

India, however, could only manage 223 in 19.3 overs, falling short despite an aggressive start from Sanju Samson, who scored 56 but was later dismissed. Former India batsman Aakash Chopra criticized India’s bowling performance, noting their lack of slower deliveries and failure to adapt to the changing pitch conditions, which West Indies exploited effectively with targeted slower balls.

The match saw Keemo Paul deliver a decisive five-wicket haul, dismantling India’s middle order after Samson’s early exit. Samson’s familiarity with the ground—where he had previously hit five sixes in an over and scored a century—highlighted his impact, though the collapse of the chase underscored India’s struggles against West Indies’ disciplined approach.

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