India and West Indies have produced several memorable T20I contests over the years, with bowlers from both sides playing a major role in shaping the outcome. The rivalry has witnessed some outstanding individual spells, including record-breaking hauls and match-winning performances in crucial games.
The best bowling figures in India-West Indies T20Is feature a mix of experienced campaigners and players who produced their finest spells against the opposition. While one West Indies pacer leads the list with a remarkable six-wicket haul, three other bowlers have registered four-wicket hauls, including India’s Ravi Bishnoi.
Top 5 best bowling figures in IND vs WI T20I series
1. Obed McCoy (West Indies) – 6/17
Obed McCoy produced the best bowling figures in India-West Indies T20I history during the second T20I of India’s 2022 tour of the Caribbean. The left-arm pacer tore through the Indian batting lineup with a combination of pace and deceptive slower deliveries. McCoy made an immediate impact by dismissing Rohit Sharma with the first ball of the match.
He continued to trouble the Indian batters before returning in the death overs to clean up the lower order. The West Indies pacer finished with remarkable figures of 6/17 in four overs, restricting India to 138. His spell played a major role in the hosts securing a five-wicket victory.
2. Daren Sammy (West Indies) – 4/16
Daren Sammy delivered an excellent spell during the one-off T20I between India and West Indies in 2011. The West Indies captain bowled with remarkable control while defending a total of 159. Sammy picked up four important wickets, including those of Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina, preventing India from building substantial partnerships.
He conceded just 16 runs from his four overs and finished with an economy rate of 4.00. His restrictive spell helped West Indies maintain pressure throughout India’s chase and eventually secure a 16-run victory.
3. Ravi Bishnoi (India) – 4/16
Bishnoi produced one of his finest T20I spells against West Indies during the final game of the 2022 series in Lauderhill. With the hosts chasing 189, the leg-spinner used his sharp googlies and quick deliveries to trouble the batting lineup. Bishnoi picked up four wickets in just 2.4 overs, conceding only 16 runs.
His ability to attack the stumps and vary his pace made him particularly effective as West Indies struggled to keep up with the required rate. His spell helped India bowl West Indies out for just 100, securing an emphatic 88-run victory.
4. Romario Shepherd (West Indies) – 4/31
Romario Shepherd delivered a match-winning performance during the fifth T20I of the 2023 series in Florida. With the series level at 2-2, the all-rounder produced an important spell to restrict India. Shepherd used his variations and slower deliveries effectively, breaking India’s momentum at crucial moments.
He dismissed Sanju Samson before returning during the death overs to remove Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. The right-arm pacer finished with 4/31 from four overs, helping restrict India to 165. West Indies then chased down the target to clinch the series.
5. Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) – 4/38
Dwayne Bravo completes the top five with his memorable spell against India during the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 Super Eights at Lord’s. India appeared set for a big total before Bravo changed the momentum with his variations at the death. The all-rounder relied on dipping slower balls and accurate yorkers to disrupt India’s scoring.
He dismissed key batters including Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni, preventing India from accelerating during the final overs. Bravo finished with 4/38 in four overs as India were restricted to 153. West Indies chased down the target and knocked the defending champions out of the tournament.
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