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Shreyas blames bowling for India's loss, backs batting approach ahead of series decider

India captain Shreyas Iyer blamed poor bowling execution for a 24-run defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad. Shai Hope's unbeaten century (102*) and Keemo Paul's 5/38 set up the win, levelling the five-match series at 2–2.

Shreyas blames bowling for India's loss, backs batting approach ahead of series decider

Hyderabad witnessed a thrilling T20 encounter between the West Indies and India, with the Caribbean side pulling off a 24-run victory to level the series at 2-2. Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 was the cornerstone of the West Indies' total of 247-3, while his 91-run partnership with Sherfane Rutherford, who ended the innings not out, proved crucial.

Keemo Paul spearheaded the Indian bowling attack, taking 5-41 to dismiss India for 223. Despite several attempts, Paul's team managed to restrict India to a competitive total and claimed a crucial victory in the decider, setting the stage for the final match in Bengaluru.

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