India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies in the first T20I at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi misses out on his international debut as the team management backed experienced top-order options.
Instead, dynamic all-rounder Naman Dhir has been handed his maiden T20I cap after impressive domestic showings. With tearaway quick Mayank Yadav also featuring in a potent bowling attack, here is the official toss report and confirmed playing XI.
Toss Update: India Opt To Bowl First In Lucknow
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Toss Winner: India (Captain Shreyas Iyer)
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Toss Decision: Opted to bowl first
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Opposition Captain: Shai Hope (West Indies)
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Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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Match Timing: 7:00 PM IST start
Speaking at the toss, Shreyas Iyer confirmed that the decision to field was influenced by expected evening dew. Chasing has traditionally been the preferred route on this surface once the ball gets wet under lights.
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