INDIA T20 RATINGS: Suryakumar Yadav (3 matches, 107 runs, Best 65, Strike rate 194.54) – 9. Has cemented his place in India’s middle order in white-ball cricket. Controlled the pace of the innings perfectly and his acceleration in the third T20 was as good as it gets. AP
INDIA T20 RATINGS: Suryakumar Yadav (3 matches, 107 runs, Best 65, Strike rate 194.54) – 9. Has cemented his place in India’s middle order in white-ball cricket. Controlled the pace of the innings perfectly and his acceleration in the third T20 was as good as it gets. AP
Venkatesh Iyer (3 matches, 92 runs, Best 35*, SR 184, 2 wickets) – 9. Made vital contributions lower down the order in all three T20s, while maintaining a high strike rate. And took two wickets with his seamers, which is like gold dust to the Indian team that is still searching for a reliable seam-bowling batsman. AP
Venkatesh Iyer (3 matches, 92 runs, Best 35*, SR 184, 2 wickets) – 9. Made vital contributions lower down the order in all three T20s, while maintaining a high strike rate. And took two wickets with his seamers, which is like gold dust to the Indian team that is still searching for a reliable seam-bowling batsman. AP
Ravi Bishnoi (3 matches, 3 wickets, Best 2-17, Economy 6.33) – 8.5. The bowler of the tournament for India. The leg-spinner bowled a majority of his 12 overs in the series to West Indies’ best batsmen – Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell – and still maintained an economy of six. Dropped a few catches though. AP
Ravi Bishnoi (3 matches, 3 wickets, Best 2-17, Economy 6.33) – 8.5. The bowler of the tournament for India. The leg-spinner bowled a majority of his 12 overs in the series to West Indies’ best batsmen – Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell – and still maintained an economy of six. Dropped a few catches though. AP
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 matches, 2 wickets, Best 1-29, Economy 7.5) – 8. Showed why the Indian team continues to back him despite fitness issues. Gave away just four runs in the penultimate over in the second T20, essentially sealing the series win. AP
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 matches, 2 wickets, Best 1-29, Economy 7.5) – 8. Showed why the Indian team continues to back him despite fitness issues. Gave away just four runs in the penultimate over in the second T20, essentially sealing the series win. AP
Harshal Patel (3 matches, 5 wickets, Best 3-22, Economy 8.75) – 7.5. Saved his best for last as his clever change of pace finally bore fruit, giving away just 22 runs in four overs and dismissing the dangerous Powell. Getty
Harshal Patel (3 matches, 5 wickets, Best 3-22, Economy 8.75) – 7.5. Saved his best for last as his clever change of pace finally bore fruit, giving away just 22 runs in four overs and dismissing the dangerous Powell. Getty
Rishabh Pant (2 matches, 60 runs, Best 52*, SR 166.66) – 7. Made a match-winning fifty in the second T20, and scored at a fair clip. Has settled into his role and the team accepts the occasional failure from him. AFP
Rishabh Pant (2 matches, 60 runs, Best 52*, SR 166.66) – 7. Made a match-winning fifty in the second T20, and scored at a fair clip. Has settled into his role and the team accepts the occasional failure from him. AFP
Shardul Thakur (1 match, 2 wickets, Economy 8.25) – 7. Took a tough catch under pressure in the third T20 to remove Powell and dismissed top-scorer Pooran. Everything he touches turns to gold. AFP
Shardul Thakur (1 match, 2 wickets, Economy 8.25) – 7. Took a tough catch under pressure in the third T20 to remove Powell and dismissed top-scorer Pooran. Everything he touches turns to gold. AFP
Deepak Chahar (3 matches, 3 wickets, Best 2-15, Economy 9.39) – 6.5. Was coming into his own in the third T20 but got injured while bowling. Still, his economy was high and that counts against him as Chahar is not express quick. AP
Deepak Chahar (3 matches, 3 wickets, Best 2-15, Economy 9.39) – 6.5. Was coming into his own in the third T20 but got injured while bowling. Still, his economy was high and that counts against him as Chahar is not express quick. AP
Rohit Sharma (3 matches, 66 runs, Best 40, SR 126.92) – 6.5. Failed with the bat after starting brilliantly, but it’s his leadership and ability to read the white-ball game that stood out. Backed youngsters and experimented with a purpose to finish with a series sweep and the No 1 T20 ranking. AP
Rohit Sharma (3 matches, 66 runs, Best 40, SR 126.92) – 6.5. Failed with the bat after starting brilliantly, but it’s his leadership and ability to read the white-ball game that stood out. Backed youngsters and experimented with a purpose to finish with a series sweep and the No 1 T20 ranking. AP
Virat Kohli (2 matches, 69 runs, Best 52, SR 127.77) – 6.5. Made a decent fifty but his scoring rate is not threatening. For the first time in forever, questions are being raised about his spot in the XI once everyone is fit. Still, an integral part of the side. AP
Virat Kohli (2 matches, 69 runs, Best 52, SR 127.77) – 6.5. Made a decent fifty but his scoring rate is not threatening. For the first time in forever, questions are being raised about his spot in the XI once everyone is fit. Still, an integral part of the side. AP
Yuzvendra Chahal (2 matches, 2 wickets, Best 1-31, Economy 8.12) – 6. Outperformed by debutant leg-spinner Bishnoi. Should know there will be just one spot in the XI for a leggie, so will need to raise the bar. AP
Yuzvendra Chahal (2 matches, 2 wickets, Best 1-31, Economy 8.12) – 6. Outperformed by debutant leg-spinner Bishnoi. Should know there will be just one spot in the XI for a leggie, so will need to raise the bar. AP
Ishan Kishan (3 matches, 71 runs, Best 35, SR 85.54) –4. Failed to score big and was shockingly slow, even though his role was to go all-out in the powerplay overs. Maybe the spotlight got to him. AP
Ishan Kishan (3 matches, 71 runs, Best 35, SR 85.54) –4. Failed to score big and was shockingly slow, even though his role was to go all-out in the powerplay overs. Maybe the spotlight got to him. AP
Shreyas Iyer (1 match, 25 runs, SR 156.25) – 5. Promoted up the order, provided impetus to the innings in the third match but could not push on. AFP
Shreyas Iyer (1 match, 25 runs, SR 156.25) – 5. Promoted up the order, provided impetus to the innings in the third match but could not push on. AFP
Ruturaj Gaikwad (1 match, 4 runs) – 3. Did barely enough to earn his match fees, but has huge potential in all formats as a batsman. AP
Ruturaj Gaikwad (1 match, 4 runs) – 3. Did barely enough to earn his match fees, but has huge potential in all formats as a batsman. AP
Avesh Khan (1 match, 0 wickets, Economy 10.5) – 3. Was blasted all around the park. Had issues with the landing area while bowling in Kolkata. Getty
Avesh Khan (1 match, 0 wickets, Economy 10.5) – 3. Was blasted all around the park. Had issues with the landing area while bowling in Kolkata. Getty

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India T20 ratings against West Indies as Rohit Sharma's team top ICC rankings

Home side sweep T20 series 3-0 after similar success in ODIs

Ajit Vijaykumar

February 21, 2022

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India completed a 3-0 T20 series whitewash against the Indies, to go with a similar scoreline in the ODIs, giving Rohit Sharma the best possible start as full-time captain.

Experimentation was the key word as Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid made concerted efforts to give chances to players they hope will feature in white-ball tournaments in the long term - and most of them delivered.

Suryakumar Yadav and Venkatesh Iyer were brilliant in the middle order - India's Achille's heel for so long - while leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi and seamer Harshal Patel kept their cool during crunch moments and against in-form West Indies batsmen.

The hosts won the third T20 in Kolkata on Sunday by 17 runs to become the top-ranked team in the format - level with England on ratings but ahead on points.

In the final match of the tour at Eden Gardens, Yadav and Iyer turned on the afterburners in the last five overs as India scored 86 off 30 deliveries to post 184-5. Yadav made 65 off 31 with seven sixes a four, while Iyer's 19-ball 35 included four fours and two maximums.

In the chase, seamer Harshal Patel (3-22) did the bulk of the damage as the Windies were restricted to 167-9.

"It was a good challenge for us to defend in both games, and we did well," captain Sharma said after the clean sweep.

"Few guys miss out for the Sri Lanka series [starting Thursday with the first of the three T20s] because we want to keep them fresh. But we have the World Cup in mind and we are trying to give game time to individuals."

Player ratings for India from the T20 series can be seen in the picture gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

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Updated: February 21, 2022, 1:26 PM
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