Visitors, once the awesome strength, now look helpless, the shadows of the past, with many players refusing or lacking chances in the T20 League. Their scene in Ahmedabad emphasized the decline, in which head coach Darren Sammy described as “terminal disease.” Legends Sir Vivian Richards, Sir Richie Richardson, and Brian Lara offered guidance during mentoring sessions, but West Hindia’s dressing room was still fighting for direction and trust.
For India, the match is more than winning the series. This is an opportunity to strengthen their world test tournament and build confidence in front of a series of houses against South Africa. Nitish Kumar Reddy maintained its place for its sewing skills, while Sudharsan faced surveillance after six low scores in seven rounds, despite supporting Captain Shubman Gill. The depth of the Indian batter, including Kl Rahul, Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja, made the host happy.
Pitch Feroz Shah Kotla, a black ground track with a dry patch, promising a good value for quick shots and finish. India’s highest order is expected to dominate the West Hindia attacks where only the Jayden Seals were impressed in the first test.
With sharp focus, superior depth, and home advantage, the Indian team appeared for another cruel, possibly three days, victory, strengthening a wide gap in trust and purpose between the two sides.
