Where West Indies Lost Control: A Phase-by-Phase ODI Bowling Breakdown

West Indies’ ODI bowling performance against India reveals a clear phase-wise decline in control. The Powerplay was their strongest period, conceding 190 runs from 180 balls at an economy of 6.33 while creating 2 wickets and maintaining a 62.78% dot-ball rate. The Middle Overs became the biggest workload, with 699 runs conceded from 540 balls despite taking 7 wickets, at an economy of 7.77. The Death Overs exposed the most significant weakness, conceding 168 runs from just 91 balls at an expensive 11.08 economy and only one wicket. The 29.67% false-shot rate further highlights limited pressure during the closing phase.

