India Opt to Field Against West Indies in Fourth T20I
West Indies were 51 for three after 3.5 overs in the first innings, with Jewel Andrew unbeaten on 20 off 13 balls and Shai Hope on 20 off 11 balls.
West Indies Playing XI: Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph and Gudakesh Motie.
India Playing XI: Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav.
Meanwhile, around 2,200 police personnel have been deployed at the stadium to ensure security and manage the expected crowd. Malkajgiri Police Commissioner B. Sumathi said elaborate security and traffic arrangements had been made for the match.
Police have identified parking facilities for around 8,000 vehicles, including 4,600 four-wheelers and 3,400 two-wheelers. Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys in advance and use public transport wherever possible.
The stadium and surrounding areas are being monitored through 408 CCTV cameras connected to a control room, while two drones will be used for aerial surveillance, crowd monitoring and traffic management, the Commissioner said.
Hyderabad Metro Rail has urged cricket fans to use the Metro to avoid post-match traffic congestion. According to a Metro Rail release, the last train from Stadium Metro Station will depart at midnight on Thursday. Passengers can board at Stadium or NGRI Metro stations and alight at their respective destinations.
