West Indies T20 Squad | West Indies Men’s Cricket Team: West Indies Cricket Team in 2024

In T20 cricket, West Indies is regarded as a powerhouse, known for their aggressive batting style, flamboyant manner of play and jubilant celebrations. With legendary players like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo on whose shoulders they have built their history in T20 cricket, the Windies are an indelible part of the narrative of this form of cricket. Their motive is clear: as the most feared and entertaining team in this format to maintain their ranking while inspiring future generations through passionate playing and innovative techniques. In the short run, they would like to stay near that bracket among the top teams in the ICC T20I rankings. Win huge events such as World Cup T20s or other global tourneys and develop strong young batsmen. But long-term goals involve multiple World Cup T20 triumphs as well as retaining supremacy in T20 cricket plus instilling excellence within their set-up. Despite facing challenges such as player availability, bowling depth, talent integration etc. The Windies T20 Team remains determined in its aspiration to regain its status of being Calypso Cricket’s unrivalled Kings inspired by a heritage steeped deep into cricketing culture and winning traditions.

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West Indies T20 Cricket Team

Player Name	Speciality	Age	Memorable Achievement
Rovman Powell (Captain)	Middle order Batter	30	The debut from Rovman Powell was one positive despite Windies’ loss against West Indies where he displayed his power and control by scoring 28 (14 balls) quickly only conceding 11 runs over four overs during the 2021 CWC T20.
Shai Hope	Wicketkeeper Batter	30	Shai Hope’s innings had taken their time scoring at just under a run-a-ball – 52 (46 balls) – that laid a foundation for the Caribbean Nation’s victory saving them from early elimination from World Cup contention.
Johnson Charles	Wicketkeeper Batter	34	Knock illustrated Charles’ strength with the bat. He hammered out a bruising knock of 64 balls scoring one hundred eighteen runs including ten sixes alongside eight fours against a potent South African attack
Brandon King	Top order Batter	29
Nicholas Pooran	Wicketkeeper Batter	28	In stumping KL Rahul with lightning speed Nicholas Pooran swung the match towards West Indies against India.
Sherfane Rutherford	Middle order Batter	25	Sherfane Rutherford enjoyed a breakout season in the Caribbean Premier League, where he scored an impressive 247 runs at a strike rate of 184.32 (second-highest in the tournament), which caught the eye of selectors.
Shimron Hetmyer	Top order Batter	26	Shimron Hetmyer, on the other hand, was involved in a nail-biting essay that had him smash 100 off 51 balls to help his team win in style by playing audacious strokes.
Roston Chase	All-rounder	31	Although Roston Chase has not yet sparkled with bat, he played an important role for West Indies during the World Cup T20 in 2021 as a bowler who bowled economically throughout that season.
Jason Holder	Bowling All-rounder	32	During one of the recent T20I series’, Jason Holder showed all-round brilliance with his unbeaten score of 89* and five-wicket hauls thereby leading the Windies to victory. Hence, he won Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards for this show.
Kyle Mayers	Batting All-rounder	31	–
Andre Russell	All-rounder	35	On the other hand, Russell struck an explosive 71 off just 29 balls to take West Indies in an edge-of-the-seat encounter.
Romario Shepherd	Bowling All-rounder	29	While Shepherd isn’t known by many people as a household name yet, he played a crucial inning of unbeaten 42 from 27 deliveries vs Sri Lanka that ensured they won their matches.
Akeal Hosein	Bowler	30	In cases such as these wickets were not his major contribution but Hosein demonstrated control when he bowled tightly against India by putting pressure on batsmen and limiting run rates.
Alzarri Joseph	Bowler	27	Joseph’s debut for Mumbai Indians in the IPL was an unforgettable moment, though it did not happen during any Windies international occasion. He recorded a record-breaking 6/12, which was the best by any debutant bowler in the history of the IPL.
Gudakesh Motie	Bowler	28
Oshane Thomas	Bowler	26	In a T20I series match, Thomas proved his worth as a wicket-taking bowler as he claimed a fifer (5/28) against Sri Lanka to destroy their top order.

Rovman Powell (Captain)

Rovman Powell has become widely recognized as one of West Indies’ dangerous middle-order batsmen and current T20 captain.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	71	209
Runs	1312	3786
Innings	61	191
Not Out	11	39
Balls Faced	906	2716
High Score	107	107
Average	26.24	24.9
Strike Rate	144.81	139.39
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	71	209
Balls	125	629
Innings	13	52
Runs	206	1120
Wickets	5	26
Average	41.2	43.07
Strike Rate	25	24.1

Shai Hope

Shai Hope plays at number 3 for West Indies in the shortest format of the game. In addition to being technically accomplished and having an unflappable temperament that allows him to play long innings, Shai is noted for his calm demeanour on and off the field.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	28	105
Runs	509	2407
Innings	26	101
Not Out	2	9
Balls Faced	406	1905
High Score	55	106
Average	21.2	26.16
Strike Rate	125.36	126.35

Johnson Charles

At one time, Johnson Charles was a dominant force in West Indies T20 cricket. Known for his explosive batting and wicket-keeping skills, he played a crucial role in their World Cup T20 triumphs in 2012 and 2016.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	48	256
Runs	1085	6351
Innings	47	250
Not Out	0	10
Balls Faced	829	4856
High Score	118	118
Average	23.08	26.46
Strike Rate	130.88	130.78
Bowling
	T20s
Matches	256
Balls	43
Innings	5
Runs	69
Wickets	5
Average	13.8
Strike Rate	8.6

Brandon King

The stylish right-handed batsman from Guyana-Brandon King is rapidly making a name for himself within the West Indies T20 setup. Known for playing elegant shots with power behind them; therefore personified as a future star of the Windies.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	47	134
Runs	1150	3084
Innings	45	127
Not Out	4	13
Balls Faced	875	2334
High Score	85	132
Average	28.04	27.05
Strike Rate	131.42	132.13

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran is an indispensable part of the shorter formats team’s scheme towards success. A dynamic player who usually provided an aggressive batting style along with acrobatic glovework behind stumps while performing marvellously well within the shortest format.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	88	319
Runs	1848	6682
Innings	80	296
Not Out	8	47
Balls Faced	1372	4571
High Score	82	102
Average	25.66	26.83
Strike Rate	134.69	146.18

Sherfane Rutherford

Sherfane Rutherford brings dynamism into the batting crease due to his brutal hitting down to sixes and left-hander strikes mainly through middle overs. 

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	12	127
Runs	212	2178
Innings	10	112
Not Out	1	23
Balls Faced	138	1615
High Score	67	78
Average	23.55	24.47
Strike Rate	153.62	134.86
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	12	127
Balls	42	239
Innings	3	21
Runs	72	357
Wickets	1	9
Average	72	39.66
Strike Rate	42	26.5

Shimron Hetmyer

Shimron Hetmyer, as the name suggests is a left-handed batsman from Guyana who plays an important role in the West Indies’ T20I batting lineup. His audacity with bat and clean hitting are his trademarks which makes him an exciting watch in T20 matches.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	57	206
Runs	902	3954
Innings	48	188
Not Out	4	38
Balls Faced	763	2958
High Score	81	100
Average	20.5	26.36
Strike Rate	118.21	133.67

Roston Chase

While certainly not the most flamboyant player, Roston Chase has made an immense contribution to Windies T20 cricket. He mainly bowls off-spin but can be relied on to bat with caution and control when needed.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	11	63
Runs	111	1130
Innings	8	55
Not Out	1	12
Balls Faced	100	923
High Score	39	85
Average	15.85	26.27
Strike Rate	111	122.42
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	11	63
Balls	182	1009
Innings	9	55
Runs	200	1108
Wickets	9	49
Average	22.22	22.61
Strike Rate	20.2	20.5

Jason Holder

Jason Holder is one of the greatest players ever to step out for the Windies in terms of T20s. A charismatic leader and genuine all-rounder, his presence oozes inspiration and confidence towards the team’s quest for victory.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	63	249
Runs	491	2202
Innings	44	184
Not Out	14	51
Balls Faced	380	1712
High Score	38	69
Average	16.36	16.55
Strike Rate	129.21	128.62
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	63	249
Balls	1333	5079
Innings	60	243
Runs	1906	6984
Wickets	66	244
Average	28.87	28.62
Strike Rate	20.1	20.8

Kyle Mayers

Kyle Mayers is a Barbadian-born left-hand batsman who doubles up as a right-arm medium-fast bowler as well. With his big-hitting ability at such a young stage of his international career also can chip in some overs as well.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	34	150
Runs	625	2796
Innings	33	142
Not Out	1	14
Balls Faced	453	2147
High Score	73	85
Average	19.53	21.84
Strike Rate	137.96	130.22
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	34	150
Balls	90	1037
Innings	11	80
Runs	143	1276
Wickets	0	40
Average	–	31.9
Strike Rate	–	25.9

Andre Russell

Andre Russell, from Jamaica, has established himself as one of the most destructive batsmen in the world nowadays. A right-hander and fast bowler with a strongly built frame that allows him to deliver powerful shots whenever he wants; so regarded by many people as the World’s best T-20 player.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	75	486
Runs	955	8324
Innings	65	420
Not Out	21	116
Balls Faced	584	4899
High Score	71	121
Average	21.7	27.38
Strike Rate	163.52	169.91
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	75	486
Balls	1058	7679
Innings	64	436
Runs	1673	11085
Wickets	49	435
Average	34.14	25.48
Strike Rate	21.5	17.6

Romario Shepherd

Romario Shepherd is currently one of the most promising all-round cricketers that this country has produced since his birth in Guyana. Often bowling at high speeds; he uses slower deliveries skillfully while being able to send balls out of the park almost effortlessly too.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	35	115
Runs	317	1060
Innings	20	77
Not Out	9	30
Balls Faced	214	697
High Score	44	72
Average	28.81	22.55
Strike Rate	148.13	152.08
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	35	115
Balls	628	1960
Innings	32	106
Runs	1060	2954
Wickets	37	126
Average	28.64	23.44
Strike Rate	16.9	15.5

Akeal Hosein

This article talks about Akeal Hosein, a left-arm orthodox spinner and useful left-handed batsman from Trinidad and Tobago who is fast becoming a star in West Indies T20 cricket. His biting spin, skilful variations and knack for slowing down the scoring rate make him an indispensable member of the Windies’ attack.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	47	150
Runs	175	724
Innings	20	78
Not Out	11	33
Balls Faced	144	646
High Score	44	44
Average	19.44	16.08
Strike Rate	121.52	112.07
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	47	150
Balls	954	2954
Innings	44	139
Runs	1195	3388
Wickets	38	135
Average	31.44	25.09
Strike Rate	25.1	21.8

Alzarri Joseph

In Windies T20 cricket, Alzarri Joseph is an intimidating presence as an enormous right-arm fast-medium bowler from Antigua. Despite his reputation as a Test match bowler, Joseph adds some extra pace to the shorter format with aggression and taking wickets.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	22	107
Runs	55	308
Innings	8	49
Not Out	6	28
Balls Faced	58	294
High Score	14	29
Average	27.5	14.66
Strike Rate	94.82	104.76
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	22	107
Balls	507	2234
Innings	22	104
Runs	751	3212
Wickets	35	125
Average	21.45	25.69
Strike Rate	14.4	17.8

Gudakesh Motie

Coming through for Guyana in the Windies T20 cricket is Gudakesh Motie, a left-arm unorthodox spinner. With his elusive style of bowling, he provides some mystery and change to the West Indian attack.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	5	33
Runs	0	67
Innings	1	11
Not Out	1	6
Balls Faced	1	67
High Score	0	22
Average	–	13.4
Strike Rate	0	100
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	5	33
Balls	120	678
Innings	5	32
Runs	147	813
Wickets	5	34
Average	29.4	23.91
Strike Rate	24	19.9

Oshane Thomas

It is not new what Oshane Thomas does to Jamaica’s speed meant for Windies T20 cricket. With extreme pace, aggressive attitude and wicket-taking ability he becomes a valuable addition to the Caribbean side’s bowling ranks.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	21	73
Runs	9	19
Innings	7	16
Not Out	3	8
Balls Faced	15	42
High Score	8	8
Average	2.25	2.37
Strike Rate	60	45.23
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	21	73
Balls	408	1418
Innings	20	71
Runs	638	2131
Wickets	21	86
Average	30.38	24.77
Strike Rate	19.4	16.4

West Indies T20 Cricket Team Winning Records

Team	Opposition	Span	Total Matches	Won	Lost	No Result
West Indies	South Africa	2007 – 2023	19	8	11	0
West Indies	Afghanistan	2016 – 2019	7	4	3	0
West Indies	Zimbabwe	2010 – 2022	4	3	1	0
West Indies	ICC World XI	2018	1	1	0	0
West Indies	New Zealand	2006 – 2022	19	6	11	2
West Indies	Pakistan	2011	21	3	15	3
West Indies	Sri Lanka	2009 – 2021	15	7	8	0
West Indies	Australia	2008 – 2024	22	11	11	0
West Indies	England	2007 – 2023	29	17	12	0
West Indies	Bangladesh	2007 – 2022	16	9	5	2
West Indies	Ireland	2010 – 2022	8	3	3	2
West Indies	India	2009 – 2023	30	10	19	1
West Indies	Scotland	2022	1	0	1	0

West Indies T20 Cricket Team World Cup Records

Year	Total Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	No Result
2007 – 2008	2	0	2	0	0
2009	6	3	3	0	0
2010	5	3	2	0	0
2012 – 2013	7	3	2	1	1
2013 – 2014	5	3	2	0	0
2015 – 2016	6	5	1	0	0
2021 – 2022	5	1	4	0	0
2022 – 2023	3	1	2	0	0

West Indies T20 Cricket Team  Coach

The West Indies cricket team is preparing for the T20 World Cup 2024 under the leadership of Daren Sammy, an experienced leader who has instilled in them a new sense of purpose and determination. This two-time winning captain of the T20 World Cup is coming into his role as head coach with years of invaluable experience and a winning mentality. In his mind, reigniting their victorious soul, promoting cohesion among teammates as well and playing aggressive but smart cricket which suits them best is what makes up his idea. To compete at the highest level, Sammy wants to build a single-minded team unit with support from competent coaches and other staff members. The Windies are geared towards making a strong statement at the tournament by having short-term goals of getting hold of the T20 World Cup trophy and concentrating on producing a balanced set-up. Moreover, these strategies have to be implemented within the player’s availability range and bowling pool both being limited; among other difficulties, they may come across in this competition like; depth.” With Sammy leading from the front coupled with a common vision for victory, the West Indies cricket team stands ready to again dominate the international arena on the T20 global stage.