IND vs WI Live: Venkatesh Iyer reminds fans of Hardik Pandya- India’s new allrounder-cum-finisher Venkatesh Iyer was on song against West Indies. He slammed 35 runs off just 19 balls that comprised a couple of sixes and 4 boundaries. He also returned with a couple of wickets against West Indies for all-round show. Follow India vs West Indies LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
The youngster delivered in consecutive games to keep himself in the future scheme of things after the ODI snub. He looked positive throughout his innings and shared a crucial 91 runs partnership with SuryaKumar Yadav to propel India to 184/5 in the allotted 20 overs.
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- Venkatesh Iyer played at a sensational strike rate of 184+ in the final T20I. He had earlier slammed unbeaten 24 in the second game.
- He shared 48, 76 and 91 runs partnerships in the last three innings with SuryaKumar Yadav (twice) & Rishabh Pant.
- Now, all he needs to do is deliver with the ball in order to book his place for T20 World Cup later this year in Australia. He bowled just a single over in the last 2 T20Is.
- He also took the wickets of Kieron Pollard & Jason Holder in the bowling department.
“More than I enjoyed my batting, I enjoyed his (Surya’s) batting. Really happy to have contributed in the partnership. I think every shot of his has a touch of grace. There is thought behind it but he just stands out. That pick up shot over the leg-side of his is great. My shot was on the cards and it was Surya’s idea for me to shuffle and scoop it,” Venkatesh Iyer said during the innings break to Star Sports.
48(28) with Surya, 76(39) with Pant, 91(41) with Surya. Venkatesh Iyer at the end in the three games. @mohanstatsman
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 20, 2022
Most runs in death overs (16-20) by India in T20Is:
86 v WI Kolkata 2022 *
80 v Eng Durban 2007
77 v Aus Bengaluru 2019
75 v SA Gros Islet 2010
74 v Pak Ahmedabad 2012
Suryakumar Yadav 65 off 31, SR 209.67
Venkatesh Iyer 35* off 19, SR 184.21Before this series, Indian number 5 & 6 had never scored at a SR of 180+ in the same T20I (min.25 runs). Now they have done so in two consecutive games!#INDvWI #INDvsWI #WIvIND https://t.co/azGEs8dFbV
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) February 20, 2022
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