Sunil Gavaskar blames Indian bowlers after West Indies pull off historic 250-run chase in Ranchi

Sunil Gavaskar criticized Indian bowlers after West Indies completed a historic 250-run chase in Ranchi, in the second T20I of the India–West Indies series. The game turned into a run-fest, with both sides contributing to a combined score well over 500. India posted 250, a target the West Indies chased down with nine balls to spare, marking one of the most dramatic chases in international T20 cricket. Gavaskar said the bowlers failed to execute plans at key moments and suggested there was a lack of discipline and variation in the death overs. The match highlighted the bat-dominant nature of the contest, as West Indies’ batsmen found timing and aggression while India’s bowlers appeared unable to stem the surge at crucial junctures. The result keeps the series open and raises questions about India’s bowling depth and strategies ahead of forthcoming assignments, even as West Indies celebrated a memorable victory. The encounter provided a high-octane showcase of power hitting and bold stroke play, a topic of extensive discussion among fans and analysts about how best to approach chasing large totals in Indian conditions.