Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Phone Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Phone Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Sports News / India vs West Indies: Match preview, TV listing, Key players
  • Sports

    India vs West Indies: Match preview, TV listing, Key players

    Rajdeep Saha
    Written by
    Rajdeep Saha
    Twitter
    Last updated on Nov 04, 2018, 06:31 pm
    India vs West Indies: Match preview, TV listing, Key players
  • India and West Indies are set to fight it out in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

    After sealing the ODI series 3-1, hosts India will be looking to gain momentum from the first match itself.

    Virat Kohli-less side will be aiming to give a good account of themselves under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.

    Here's all you need to know.

  • In this article
    All eyes on Rohit Sharma in absence of Kohli, MSD Chance for several players to make it count 12-man squad announced by BCCI No Russell power for depleted Windies Windies keen to play well Players to watch out for TV listing and timing
  • Rohit

    All eyes on Rohit Sharma in absence of Kohli, MSD

    All eyes on Rohit Sharma in absence of Kohli, MSD
  • India will hope that stand-in skipper Rohit guides the team well.

    The opening batsman has been an effective leader in the opportunities, he has received till now.

    Sharma helped the side win the Nidahas Trophy T20 series, earlier this year.

    He also played a prominent role in the Asia Cup 2018 to steer Men in Blue to the trophy win.

  • Players

    Chance for several players to make it count

    Chance for several players to make it count
  • This is an opportunity for players like Manish Pandey and Krunal Pandya to cement their spots.

    Both add steel in the middle order.

    Further, the likes of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will look to prove their worth.

    These two were superb in the IPL 2018 season.

    However, Pant's wicket-keeping has been sub-par, which would be a cause of concern for Sharma.

  • Twitter Post

    12-man squad announced by BCCI

  • India's 12 for the 1st T2OI against Windies. #TeamIndia

    Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Manish Pandey, Dinesh Karthik, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Khaleel Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal

    — BCCI (@BCCI) November 3, 2018
  • Russell

    No Russell power for depleted Windies

    No Russell power for depleted Windies
  • West Indies were keen to have the services of star all-rounder Andre Russell, but the player has been ruled out of the series.

    It came to the fore that Russell didn't reach India, as he has been nursing an injury.

    His knee injury has been bothering him since quite some time.

    He will eye to make a return soon.

  • Windies

    Windies keen to play well

    Windies keen to play well
  • West Indies will be led by Carlos Brathwaite and he will be tested severely.

    The team is already missing Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis at the top of the order and Russell's injury has handed them a blow.

    The young side will be keen to learn from the series defeat and challenge the hosts in the format, which they love.

  • Players

    Players to watch out for

    Players to watch out for
  • With several big players missing out, WI will look up to the likes of Kieron Pollard to add the impetus in the middle order.

    Pollard knows the conditions well and is a genuine match-winner on his day.

    For India, Shikhar Dhawan will have a point to prove after being dropped from the Test team recently.

    Rohit's captaincy will be key.

  • Information

    TV listing and timing

  • The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports network and can be watched in both English and Hindi commentary. The match is scheduled for a 7:00 PM kick-off. It can also be streamed live on Hotstar.

  • India
  • Rohit Sharma
  • Shikhar Dhawan
  • Kieron Pollard
  • Rishabh Pant
  •  
Latest News
  • This feature nudges Android users to look up while walking
    This feature nudges Android users to look up while walking
    Science
  • Netflix renews Regal drama 'Bridgerton' for Seasons 3 and 4
    Netflix renews Regal drama 'Bridgerton' for Seasons 3 and 4
    Entertainment
  • Realme 8 5G, with Dimensity 700 chipset, teased on Flipkart
    Realme 8 5G, with Dimensity 700 chipset, teased on Flipkart
    Science
  • IPL 2021: Devdutt Padikkal returns for RCB against SRH
    IPL 2021: Devdutt Padikkal returns for RCB against SRH
    Sports
  • IPL 2021, SRH vs RCB: David Warner elects to field
    IPL 2021, SRH vs RCB: David Warner elects to field
    Sports
Trending Topics
Indian Premier League Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Cricket News Football News Royal Challengers Bangalore Ben Stokes India Vs England Cricket Chelsea IPL 2021 England tour of India (2021)
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love Sports news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Sports Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Microsoft Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma Cricket News YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee ISRO Yoga Honda
Batman Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Apple Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota
Fashion Tips Ben Stokes Mercedes Sidharth Malhotra Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics
Avengers Neha Kakkar Big Bang Theory Chelsea
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021