The Indian batters faltered when it really counted, as a resolute West Indies facet handed captain Pandya his first bilateral collection defeat, securing a cushty eight-wicket victory within the fifth and ultimate T20I in Florida on Sunday.
“We misplaced the momentum after the 10 overs after I got here in and could not capitalise on the state of affairs. I consider we’re gonna problem ourselves. We attempt to get higher. In hindsight, it’s high quality. We needn’t clarify a lot. I understand how the boys are throughout the group. We’ve got sufficient time to determine it out,” Pandya stated on the post-match presentation.
“Shedding is sweet at instances. On the optimistic facet, we now have completed a whole lot of learnings. The boys confirmed character.
Credit score to them. They saved coming and tried one thing new. It’s a part of the method. It’s what I really feel at that second. If I see a state of affairs, I usually desire one thing that involves thoughts,” Pandya stated.
“No rocket science, simply my intestine really feel. Each teen who’s coming in, is exhibiting character. I can not be extra completely happy after I see a teen are available and put his hand up. A giant thanks to everybody. The T20 World Cup could be right here. There could be greater numbers then,” Pandya added.
With a 3-2 collection victory, West Indies emerged triumphant, because of a powerful unbeaten knock of 85 off 55 balls by opener Brandon King, which made mild work of the goal in simply 18 overs.
A mere day after showcasing a batting clinic on a pitch that appeared tailored for them, the Indian batters, aside from Suryakumar Yadav‘s gritty but efficient 61 off 45 balls, struggled and will solely muster a sub-par whole of 165 for 9, having opted to bat on a worn floor that had progressively slowed down.
