India vs West Indies 5th T20I: Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between India and West Indies?

After losing the first two matches of the T20I series, team India (IND) bounced back and won the third and fourth matches by seven wickets and nine wickets, respectively. The openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill were not having a good time in the middle, however, that too changed in the last match as their partnership of 165 runs completely changed the complexion of the ground. 

Since the match is being played in Florida, USA, the surface is very batting-friendly and another run-fest is expected when these two teams face each other on August 13. West Indies (WI), meanwhile, have a stable batting unit with Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer in sensational form but the bowlers will have to improve in order to help the home team win the match as the series is now poised at 2-2.

Match Details:

Match: West Indies vs India 2023, 5th T20I

Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida

Date & Time: Sunday, August 13, 8:00 PM (IST) 

Live Streaming: DD Sports, FanCode and JioCinema

Pitch Report:

The surface in Florida is tailor-made for the batters to succeed. If planned well, teams can even touch the 200-run mark and that will be a decent score. The toss will not hold much value but the skipper winning it might choose to bowl. 

Also See: Live Cricket Score - West Indies vs India, 5th T20I

Probable playing XI

West Indies (WI):

Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy

India (IND):

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar

WI vs IND Head-to-Head

Overall:

Played – 29, India – 19. West Indies – 09, N/R – 1

In the USA:

Played – 07, India – 05, West Indies – 01, N/R – 1

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Suryakumar Yadav (IND):

Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal has had a terrific terrific debut series so far. He was adjudged Player of the Series in the Test series and in the fourth T20I, the opener hit 84* runs off 51 deliveries and courtesy of which, he was adjudged Player of the Match. Hence, he will aim to continue in the same fashion and help the Men in Blue seal the series.

Probable best bowler of the match

Kuldeep Yadav (IND):

Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav is in sensational form at the moment. He has picked up six wickets in four T20Is so far and has been incredibly impactful. On a flat track in Florida, the cricketer managed to pick up two wickets and give away only 26 runs in his four overs and thus, a lot is expected from him.

Today's Match Prediction: India to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.