The match was the first T20 International between the West Indies and India, played in Florida, Fort Lauderdale. The West Indies, led by Carlos Brathwaite, won the toss and chose to bat first. However, they struggled to build a strong innings, with several top-order batsmen getting out cheaply. Evan Lewis, who had a good record against India in Florida, was dismissed for a duck. Kieron Pollard top-scored for the West Indies with 49, but it wasn't enough to take his team to a competitive total. The West Indies were eventually bowled out for 95 in 20 overs.
India's bowlers, particularly Navdeep Saini on debut, performed well, with Saini taking 3 wickets for 17 runs. India's batsmen, however, didn't make it easy for themselves, losing 6 wickets in the process of chasing down the target. Rohit Sharma top-scored with 24, but it was Washington Sundar and Krunal Pandya who finished off the match with a flourish, taking India to a 4-wicket win.
Navdeep Saini was awarded the Man of the Match for his impressive debut performance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The first T20 International match between the West Indies and India was held in Florida, Fort Lauderdale.
2. The match was played on a flat wicket that had been under covers for a couple of days.
3. The West Indies won the toss and chose to bat first.
4. The Indian team consisted of players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Navdeep Saini.
5. Navdeep Saini made his debut for India in this match.
6. The West Indies team consisted of players including Evan Lewis, John Campbell, and Kieron Pollard.
7. The West Indies scored 95 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs.
8. Kieron Pollard scored 49 runs for the West Indies.
9. The Indian team chased a low score and lost 6 wickets in the process.
10. Rohit Sharma top-scored for India with 24 runs.
11. Narayan took 2 wickets for the West Indies.
12. Navdeep Saini was named the Man of the Match.
13. India won the match by 4 wickets.
14. The match was played in front of a majority Indian crowd in Lauderhill, Florida.