Lucknow, Oct. 6 -- Naman Dhir marked his T20 International debut in emphatic fashion, claiming three wickets as India overcame a strong start from West Indies to restrict the visitors to 171 in the opening match of the series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.
Dhir returned impressive figures of 3-31 from his four overs, emerging as India's most successful bowler and playing a key role in preventing West Indies from converting a promising start into a bigger total.
India won the toss and opted to bowl, but West Indies made a brisk beginning despite losing Kamil Pooran for 12 in the fifth over. Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford then provided the innings with the required impetus, putting to...