'You cannot put a number': Captain Iyer blames heavy dew after India's defeat
India's cricket captain Shreyas Iyer attributed his team's loss to the West Indies to heavy dew and a batter-friendly pitch. Despite a strong total of 249, the West Indies successfully chased the target, led by a record-breaking partnership between Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford.
Why it matters
This match highlights the significant impact of environmental conditions on professional sports outcomes and the competitive nature of international T20 cricket.
India captain Shreyas Iyer said heavy dew and a batter-friendly pitch made it difficult for his team to defend a massive total of 249 against West Indies in the second T20I. The visitors chased down the target with nine balls remaining, winning by six wickets and levelling the five-match series.“You cannot put a number to it because when the dew factor comes in it becomes difficult. Even 249 was chased down with almost two overs to spare. The margin of error on this wicket was very minor. It was going into the stands if you just missed it by a mark,” Iyer said after the match.Iyer Praises West Indies BattersIyer credited West Indies for their outstanding batting, particularly Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford, whose partnership turned the match in the visitors' favour.
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