IND vs WI: The last Super-8 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is being played today between India and West Indies. In this match, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, his decision backfired in the opening over when Abhishek Sharma dropped an easy catch in the powerplay.

Abhishek Sharma dropped an easy catch

Actually, this incident was seen in the fifth over of West Indies’ innings when Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah bowled the fifth ball of this over slowly, Roston Chase tried to play a strong shot on this ball of Bumrah. The ball could not make contact with the bat and rose very high in the air. Abhishek Sharma, standing under the 30-yard circle on the extra cover, had come in the position to take the catch, but he could not catch it. His dropping of this catch gave life to Roston Chase.

68 run partnership played for the first wicket

When Abhishek dropped the catch of Roston Chase, he was playing after scoring 15 runs in 8 balls. This opportunity was very important for India, because he seemed to be in good form. After missing the catch, Chase continued batting cautiously and remained at the crease till the end of 10 overs of play.

Making a strong start for West Indies, he along with captain Shai Hope made an important partnership of 68 runs for the first wicket. Ultimately Jasprit Bumrah sent him to the pavilion. In this match, Roston Chase played an important inning of 40 runs in 25 balls with the help of 5 fours and 1 six.