After claiming the three-match ODI series by a 2-1 margin, the Indian cricket team is set for a five-match duel against West Indies in the shortest format. India have dominated the proceedings versus the Windies, having won 17 of the 25 matches (L7 NR1). Notably, India have won eight of the last 10 meetings between the two teams. Hardik Pandya is set to lead India, who have plenty of fresh faces in the squad with an eye for the future. On the other hand, West Indies aren’t short of firepower, boasting several household names to light up the series. WI will look up to Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer for the fireworks in batting. India will look up to the supremacy of Suryakumar Yadav, who is ranked number one in the world. Ahead of a gruelling series, we look at the major records on offer.
INDIAN SKIPPER HARDIK PANDYA CAN SURPASS 4,500 T20 RUNS
Hardik Pandya will want to lead his side well and set an example. Pandya, who got to 2000 runs in List A cricket recently, is eyeing the 4500-run mark in the shortest format. Pandya has scored 4348 runs and is 152 shy of the milestone. He averages 29.57 in the 20-over format. Pandya is set to get past Rishabh Pant (4354) and Shahid Afridi (4399) regarding runs. For India, the all-rounder has racked up 1271 runs at an average of 25.42. Pandya has smashed 92 fours for India and is closing in on 100.
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