Opening batsman Abhishek Sharma struck 69 runs from just 30 balls against West Indies, matching Suryakumar Yadav’s 2026 record of 68 sixes in a calendar year. His innings featured five sixes and helped India compile a total of 223 runs, with Ishan Kishan also contributing significantly.
West Indies were forced to alter their bowling line‑up, leaving out Romario Shepherd and bringing in Quentin Sampson and Keemo Paul as replacements for Shepherd and Akeal Hosein. The changes came as India’s aggressive batting put pressure on the Caribbean side, prompting the adjustments midway through the innings.