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"Lost Momentum When I Came...": Hardik Pandya Takes Blame For India's 5th T20I Defeat

It takes courage to admit one's fault and India captain Hardik Pandya certainly had that after the team's defeat in the 5th and final T20I against West Indies on Sunday. With the series on the line, after both teams won two games apiece in the first four games, the deciding encounter was won by the hosts. Chasing a target of 166 runs set by the Indians, Windies had 12 balls to spare and 8 wickets in hand as they succeeded in their mission. India captain Hardik admitted that his lack of rhythm and slow approach became a turning point as his team lost momentum during the back-10 overs.

Watch: Shubman Gill Pays Big Price For DRS Blunder Against West Indies In 5th T20I

India batter Shubman Gill failed to end the West Indies T20I series on a high as he was dismissed on a score of nine in the fifth and final match in Lauderhill on Sunday. Less than 24 hours ago, Gill returned to form with a brilliant 77 in the fourth T20I at the same venue. It seemed that Gill would end the series on a high after failing to score runs in the first three matches. However, he was dismissed LBW by Akeal Hosein, who had also dismissed his opening partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal, in the first over of the match.

India vs West Indies, 5th T20I Live Score: India Skipper Hardik Pandya Wins Toss, Opts To Bat vs Windies

India vs West Indies, 5th T20I Live Updates: India captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in the fifth and deciding T20I on Sunday. The game is taking place at Lauderhill in Florida. The Hardik-led side is unchanged for the game while West Indies made two changes in their playing XI with Alzarri Joseph and Roston Chase coming in. As Team India won the fourth match on Saturday, the five-match series got levelled at 2-2 and fifth T20I acts as the series decider. (Live Scorecard)

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Special Mention Of Hardik Pandya After Unbeaten 84 In 4th T20I

Hardik Pandya, the captain, has had his fair share of criticism after the Indian team lost the first two T20Is against West Indies. However, the team bounced back to win the next two matches, making 2-2. Yashavi Jaiswal, who scored an unbeaten 84 in the 4th T20I in Florida on Saturday, had special praise for skipper Hardik, thanking him for the support has has given him since being integrated into the team. India sealed off a comfortable 9-wicket victory for the visitors to level the five-match T20I series against West Indies on 2-2 at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground on Saturday.

West Indies vs India: Yashasvi Jaiswal Shatters Rohit Sharma's 13-Year-Old India T20I Record

Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered an explosive 84 not out of 51 balls as India thrashed West Indies by nine wickets in the fourth T20I in Lauderhill on Saturday. Jaiswal pummelled West Indies all across the park, hitting 11 fours and three sixes during his stay in the middle, and helped the visitors level the five-match series ahead of the decider later today. The 21-year-old not only won the Player of the Match, but also broke a huge record held by India captain Rohit Sharma.

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 5th T20I: Will Hardik Pandya And Co Make Any Changes?

Team India will be squaring off against West Indies in the fifth and final T20I on Sunday at Lauderhill in Florida. With India winning the fourth T20I by nine wickets on Saturday, the five-match series got levelled at 2-2 and the winner will be determined on Sunday. The Hardik Pandya-led side comfortably dominated West Indies in the fourth match as they chased down the target of 179 in just 17 overs. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (84*) and Shubman Gill (77) stitched an opening stand of 165 runs while Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav took three and two wickets respectively.

India vs West Indies, 5th T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India thrashed West Indies by nine wickets in the fourth T20I on Saturday and levelled the five-match series 2-2. The fifth and final T20I between both the teams will be played on Sunday at Lauderhill in Florida. India hunted down 179 with full three overs to spare as openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (84*) and Shubman Gill (77) stitched a massive 165-run partnership. Earlier, Arshdeep Singh three wickets and Kuldeep Yadav took two as the hosts were restricted at 178/8, despite a half-century from Shimron Hetmyer.

Pandya seeks more responsibility from batsmen after win over Windies

Indian captain Hardik Pandya called on his batsmen to take more responsibility and support their bowlers in future after openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill showed the way in Saturday's series-levelling Twenty20 win over the West Indies in Florida.

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"Lost Momentum When I Came...": Hardik Pandya Takes Blame For India's 5th T20I Defeat

Watch: Shubman Gill Pays Big Price For DRS Blunder Against West Indies In 5th T20I

India vs West Indies, 5th T20I Live Score: India Skipper Hardik Pandya Wins Toss, Opts To Bat vs Windies

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Special Mention Of Hardik Pandya After Unbeaten 84 In 4th T20I

West Indies vs India: Yashasvi Jaiswal Shatters Rohit Sharma's 13-Year-Old India T20I Record

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 5th T20I: Will Hardik Pandya And Co Make Any Changes?

India vs West Indies, 5th T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Pandya seeks more responsibility from batsmen after win over Windies