Delhi:The five-match T20 International series between India and West Indies has now reached a very exciting turn. In the fourth match played in Hyderabad, West Indies defeated India by 24 runs and leveled the series 2-2. Now both the teams are eyeing the decisive match to be held on October 17 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The Indian team had made a good start in the series, but in the last match, some shortcomings were seen in both batting and bowling. In such a situation, captain Shreyas Iyer and the team management will have to rethink their strategy before the fifth T20. If India wants to win the series, then it should consider three important changes in its playing XI and its plans on the field.

1. Kuldeep Yadav got a chance in the playing XI

The Indian team should consider the return of Kuldeep Yadav in the decisive match. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep played in the first two T20 matches of the series, but was kept out of the playing XI in the third and fourth matches.

Kuldeep had performed brilliantly in the ODI series of this tour. He proved his usefulness by taking 7 wickets in three matches. In such a situation, giving him a chance in the decisive T20 match can be beneficial for India.

At Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, batsmen get the advantage of small boundaries, but spinners can trouble the batsmen with their flight and ability to turn the ball. Kuldeep's diversity can prove important for India against the aggressive batsmen of West Indies.

2. The pace of scoring runs in the middle overs will have to be increased.

Indian batsmen have made good starts many times during the series, but the team was not successful in converting that start into a big score every time. The pressure on batting has increased especially due to reduced pace of runs in the middle overs.

In T20 cricket, it is very important to maintain the run rate even after the initial overs. On a ground like Bengaluru, Indian batsmen can score runs quickly by taking advantage of small boundaries and fast outfield. For this, instead of relying only on playing big shots, he will have to focus on rotating the strike and sending bad balls across the boundary.

Middle order batsmen will have to take the responsibility. If India continues to score runs despite a good early start in the decider, then the team will be in a better position to set a big target for West Indies or stay in the match while chasing the target.

3. Fast bowlers will have to adopt new strategies

After the defeat in the fourth T20, Indian bowlers also need to work on their plans. Instead of relying only on speed and the same line-length, he will have to change his bowling according to the conditions.

Batsmen get the advantage of small boundaries at Chinnaswamy Stadium. In such a situation, options like cutter, slow ball and change in pace can be important for fast bowlers. Proper use of these balls, especially in the middle overs and death overs, can prevent the batsmen from playing big shots.

West Indies batsmen are known for playing aggressively. If Indian bowlers change their pace and do not give the batsmen a chance to play pre-decided shots, then the chances of taking wickets may increase. In the decisive match, the bowlers will have to focus on taking wickets at the right time instead of just stopping the runs.