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Sammy: PowerPlay is what separates West Indies from India

West Indies head coach Darren Sammy has pinpointed PowerPlay dominance as the decisive factor in India’s recent T20I series advantage, highlighting a stark statistical gap that has forced his team into constant recovery mode. India averaged nearly 14.5 runs per over during PowerPlays while West Indies held opponents to under 10 in the remaining phases, a trend Sammy called a critical area for improvement.

He emphasized that winning both PowerPlays—with both bat and ball—is essential to overcoming India’s batting strength, especially on high-scoring wickets where teams often need just two overs to regain momentum. Sammy also defended Roston Chase’s selection, praising his disciplined bowling approach and tactical intelligence, while dismissing concerns over over-reliance on Shai Hope, noting the batter’s ability to instill calm under pressure without being the sole reason for victories.

The challenge for West Indies bowlers remains formidable, as Sammy framed the target of preventing India from reaching 250 in matches where par scores hover around 200.

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