Cricket

It was a complete team effort: Jason Holder after West Indies win over India in 1st T20I

In a gripping showdown, West Indies emerged triumphant, securing a four-run victory against India in the opening T20I of the series. The encounter witnessed a rollercoaster performance, marked by moments of brilliance that ultimately swung the balance in favor of the home team.

Taking to the crease first, the West Indies initially grappled during the initial phases, amassing a modest total of 149 runs on the scoreboard. The match narrative, however, experienced a transformative shift as stumper-batter Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell demonstrated their mettle. Their dynamic partnership steered the team towards a competitive total, offering hope of a successful defense.

The West Indies’ prowess with the ball proved to be pivotal in clinching the victory. Under the astute leadership of Rovman Powell, the bowling contingent executed a commendable performance. Obed McCoy, Jason Holder, and Romario Shepherd showcased their prowess by each claiming two wickets. This coordinated effort effectively stifled the Indian batters, leading to a nail-biting four-run triumph for the home team.

Following the culmination of the match, seasoned all-rounder Jason Holder shed light on a pivotal moment that shifted the momentum in West Indies’ favor. Holder pinpointed the 16th over of India’s innings as the turning point that altered the complexion of the game. He extended his accolades to the bowlers for their exceptional display, acknowledging their knack for securing crucial wickets at decisive junctures.

In the post-match presentation, Holder elaborated, “It (16th over) was the turning point based on the fact that the game was coming down very close. They had set batters and we had to stay in the game. The guys really stuck together, it was a total team effort. The conditions played in the favor of the bowlers. We got early wickets, which is really important.”

In addition to his insights on the match, Holder shed light on his decision to opt out of the ODI series. The 31-year-old all-rounder explained that his choice stemmed from a desire to manage his workload effectively. He candidly expressed that the rigorous cricketing schedule had taken its toll over the past few months. Aiming to rejuvenate and return to the fray, Holder articulated, “The amount of cricket I’ve been playing for the last three years, it’s a lot. I try to find some passages of break, get some time off, refresh and come back again. I think it (a break from the ODIs) was needed. I was happy that I stuck with my plans. I wanted to make them work hard for their runs, didn’t want to give any free runs,” thereby emphasizing his commitment to strategic planning and optimal performance.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Michael Vaughan feels India will miss previous tours’ ‘snarl’ to take down Australia in Border-Gavaskar series

Former England captain Michael Vaughan reckons India will miss the previous tours’ aggressive captaincy of… Read More

November 22, 2024

Deep Dasgupta wants Virat Kohli to play with ‘combative mindset’ against Australia in Border-Gavaskar series

Former Indian wicket-keeper bat Deep Dasgupta has urged Virat Kohli to play with an aggressive… Read More

November 22, 2024

Michael Hussey surprised after Ashwin-Jadeja’s omission in 1st AUS vs IND 2024 Test

Former Australian batter Michael Hussey has shared his surprise after Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja… Read More

November 22, 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara backs ‘experienced’ Virat Kohli to play important role in Border-Gavaskar series against Australia

Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has backed experienced Virat Kohli to play a key role in… Read More

November 22, 2024

Sunil Gavaskar questions Nitish Kumar Reddy’s selection, says all-rounder lacks first-class experience

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has questioned Nitish Kumar Reddy’s selection in the opening Test match against… Read More

November 22, 2024

Sunil Gavaskar backs under-fire KL Rahul to find success in Border-Gavaskar series against Australia

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has put his weight behind under-fire KL Rahul to savour success in… Read More

November 22, 2024