The India vs West Indies clash at Eden Gardens began with a tactical decision from India national cricket team who elected to field first banking on favourable chasing conditions in Kolkata.
After three overs West Indies cricket team reached 23 without loss, maintaining a steady run rate of 7.67. Skipper Shai Hope remained unbeaten on 13 off 12 balls while Roston Chase contributed 10 from six deliveries. The Caribbean openers adopted a composed approach focusing on strike rotation and minimizing risks in the powerplay.
India’s bowlers kept the scoring in check early on, conceding just 23 runs and searching for an early breakthrough. The contest remains finely poised, with momentum likely to shift once India’s spinners and death bowlers enter the attack.
India’s playing XI features Rohit Sharma (C) Yashasvi Jaiswal Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah among others, while West Indies rely on key names such as Shimron Hetmyer Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd.
With both sides probing for control, the match is shaping into a strategic battle under lights at Eden Gardens.
