India and West Indies play their first of the three T20 games in Florida and it should be a fantastic contest between the teams that enjoy playing in this format. After the heartbreak in the 2019 World Cup, India will look to get back to winning ways in this all-important West Indies tour. The T20 format is often the perfect stage for the young guns to show their mettle and the men in blue have quite a few in their squad. West Indies are a dangerous side when it comes to the twenty over the game with some flamboyant cricketers in their ranks. With two T20 World Cups coming up, it is imperative for India to know where it stands. A look at the players to watch out for in this match. How to Watch India vs West Indies 2019 T20I Series in USA and India? Get Live Streaming and Telecast Details. 

Rohit Sharma – India’s star batsman in the recently concluded World Cup, Rohit Sharma holds the key in the opening slot. He had a very ordinary IPL and hence it will be interesting to see how he approached the West Indies bowlers in this format. If he finds his rhythm early on, Indian middle-order could become virtual spectators for the game.

Deepak Chahar – The CSK opening bowler will most likely make the playing eleven and his task will be to come good against an attacking West Indies line-up. He is known for his miser economy rate in the Indian Premier League and on a flat track ion Florida, that could be tested. Virat Kohli just like Mahendra Singh Dhoni might give him a four-over spell in the powerplays. India vs West Indies 1st T20I in Florida Weather Forecast for August 3: IND vs WI Twenty20 Game at Lauderhill Faces Rain Threat?

Sunil Narine – Making his comeback in the West Indies colours after a gap of two years, Sunil Narine is an integral member of the West Indies bowling unit. The Indian middle comprising of young batsmen could struggle to read his deliveries. Since he regularly plays in the Indian Premier League, he will have an idea at how to set them up in his trap.

Nicholas Pooran – An emerging player for West Indies who is known for his power hitting, West Indies wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran must be etching to play in the India series. He scored 367 run in the World Cup which was the highest for his side and showed great maturity at times with his decision making. He showed glimpses of what he is capable of in the IPL but this season could be particularly redefining for his career.

The West Indies cricket team looks more balanced an experienced compared to their Indian counterparts and it will take an exceptional effort from the Asian side to win the contest.

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