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West Indies’ ODI Bowling Gaps: Where the Series Was Lost

West Indies’ ODI series loss exposed several key bowling gaps across economy, wicket-taking, false-shot creation, and dot-ball pressure. Jayden Seales was the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets with an impressive 6.74 economy and 54.84% dot-ball rate. Matthew Forde also delivered strong control, recording the best economy at 5.82 and 49.25% dot balls. In contrast, Alzarri Joseph conceded 240 runs with only one wicket, while Keemo Paul’s 9.31 economy highlighted a major weakness. The analysis shows that inconsistent run control, limited wicket-taking impact, and insufficient pressure-building in key phases ultimately contributed to West Indies’ series defeat against India.