http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760: Twenty20 International - Caribbean Batsmen to watch out for
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The captain of West Indian ship, Darren Sammy, is an energetic cricketer with a strong temperament and ability to play destructive innings at lower-order. With a huge international experience under his belt, Sammy is the backbone of West
Indian batting line-up in the shorter format of cricket. The skipper is a thrilling right-hander who can hit big strokes with his unique batting technique.
Although, Sammy is a dangerous limited-over batsman, he is yet to make a mark in the international Twenty20 cricket.
He has played 20 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) in which he holds an average of just 14.10. Sammy will have to take responsibility in the late middle-order in a bid to take his side home in the crucial contest.
Marlon Samuels has always been in and out of the national team. He is a young all-round cricketer who will also look to give a supporting hand to Caribbean batting line-up. The only flaw in his cricket is his inconsistency, which never let
him cement his place in the international side. Samuels has played seven T20Is and has an average of under-20.
Although, the 30-year player is in a phenomenal batsman, the Twenty20 cricket is yet to witness his extraordinary batting talent. With his capability to snatch the game away from the hands of rivals, Samuels will definitely be West Indies’ key player to
watch out for.
Darren Bravo is a quality batsman who smashes the ball classically. He is an elegant and stylish player who looks like the great, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Brian-Charles-Lara-c48471, when he plays his classy strokes all around the wicket. Along with his sweet timing and power hitting,
Bravo is considered to be one of the most excellent young batsmen across the globe.
Although, the Windies will be the second favourite team in the contest against World Champions, Bravo will look to perform well and help his side in starting the series on high. In two Twenty20 game, Bravo, the brother of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Bravo-c1379, holds an average of
21.00. He is a terrific batmen of spin bowling and don’t hesitate to use his feet even against the massive turners of the ball.
Lendl Simmons is another superb batsman who can play destructive innings against Indian inexperienced fast bowling attack. The right-handed opening batsman has the ability to play explosively and steadily according to the situation. Along
with his attacking instinct, Simmons is also a mentally strong competitor.
With his solid defence, the right-hander is a master of cutting the ball in the gap perfectly. Being an opener, a lot of responsibility rests on his shoulders. In nine Twenty20 matches, Simmons has amassed 252 runs at an excellent strike rate of almost 124.13.
After taking a glance at the key batting gurus of both teams, it is quite evident that the two teams have talent, experience and class in their line-up. However, the visitors will have a slight edge in the batting department. It will depend on the way, these
gurus use the conditions in their favour and steer their respective side to the victory.
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