India vs West Indies T20 combined XI

After the debacle in the Test series the West Indies cricket team returns to a format in which they rule the world. The Caribbean boys will lock horns with the Indian team in Florida, and the world T20 champions will go into the tournament as hot favourites, and the power-packed line-up will back their chances against the MS Dhoni-led Indian team.

West Indies have a new captain in Carlos Brathwaite, and the burly all-rounder will have his task cut out as he stepping into the shoes of Darren Sammy. The Indian team on the other side will be buoyed by their performances in the Test series, and they have to now build on from that series. The men in blue have the pedigree in their ranks and will look to give West Indies a run for their money.

There is enough ammunition in either side and the match promises to be a real humdinger.

Here is the India-West Indies combined XI for the match.

Chris Gayle:

The big-hitting Jamaican will come into this tournament after having won the Caribbean Premier League and will be oozing with confidence. This and the fact that the boundaries at the ground are not too big for the marauder.

Also, the opener is well accustomed with the Indian bowlers and this gives him a massive advantage going into the game. After the CPL, his confidence will be sky high and he would love to carry on with his imposing figure. The left-hander will also want to avenge his cheap dismissal during the World T20 final, and would ideally want to put the record straight. A certain threat for India!