IND vs WI
I am not playing only to seal a spot in the World Cup, says Shardul after Player of the Match performance against West Indies
On Tuesday, Thakur showcased his prowess with a remarkable spell, taking four wickets for 37 runs. His performance played a crucial role in dismantling the West Indies batting line-up as India secured a massive 200-run victory in the final ODI, ultimately clinching the three-match series 2-1.
Ishan Kishan joins elite group as India clinch ODI series in style
Kishan scored his third consecutive half-century when compiling a quickfire 77 from just 64 deliveries against the West Indies and in the process joined a group of five other India men's players to have reached 50 in all matches of a bilateral three-game ODI series, reports ICC.
2nd ODI: Bowlers, Hope help West Indies beat India by six wickets, level series 1-1
Opener Ishan Kishan (55) struck his second successive half-century but India failed to capitalise on a good start on a difficult pitch that offered variable bounce to be all out for 181 in 40.5 overs. In reply, West Indies chased down the target in 36.4 overs with six wickets in hand, courtesy of a steady 91 not out stand between Hope and Keacy Carty (48 not out).
2nd ODI: Ishan Kishan blazes to fifty but India bowled out for 181 v West Indies
In a match that was twice interrupted by rain but did not lose any overs, India made a hash of things after the visitors were off to a good start thanks to opener Ishan Kishan, who struck a run-a-ball 55, his second after the 52 in the first match that India won.
2nd ODI: Play resumes after 30-minute rain break as India slump to 113/5 v West Indies
The rain came pouring down at the midway stage of India's innings after the visitors were off to a good start thanks to opener Ishan Kishan, who struck a half-century. But disaster struck India just before the rain interruption when the visitors lost two wickets off successive deliveries, slumping to 113/5 in the 25th over.
2nd ODI: India likely to experiment again, aim to seal series against West Indies (preview)
For India, apart from presenting them a chance to seal the ODI series, it is also another opportunity for them to experiment from the second ODI at the same venue yet again and see where various players stand in the lead-up to the mega event.
WI vs IND: Felt good that somebody took a nice catch on my bowling, says Jadeja on Kohli's stunning grab
In the 18th over of the West Indies innings on Thursday, Jadeja found a good turn to extract the outside edge of Shepherd's bat off an attempted drive. Kohli, who was stationed at the second slip took a brilliant one-handed low catch falling to his right, to dismiss the batter, leaving Jadeja in awe of him.
You have to sit outside because of situation: Kuldeep Yadav on irregular selection despite performing well
The 28-year-old left-arm chinaman bowler has had his share of challenges. Despite delivering strong performances, he has been in and out of the team. Kuldeep boasts impressive records in all three formats of the game. However, due to India's abundance of spin resources, he has been sidelined for a significant number of matches since making his international debut.
1st ODI: 'Thought to give chance to guys who haven't played a lot...', says Rohit on India's batting rejig
In the rejig, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan made his promotion to opening count by top-scoring with 52, while Rohit Sharma finished off the chase after coming out to bat at seven. He felt India's take-away was the bowling effort in bundling out West Indies for 114.
1st ODI: Ishan Kishan top-scores with 52 as India beat West Indies by five wickets
After spinners Kuldeep Yadav (4-6) and Ravindra Jadeja (3-37) combined to take seven wickets between themselves to bundle out West Indies for a paltry 114, Kishan opened the batting and took on the bowlers hit seven fours and a six in his 46-ball 52 as India rejigged their batting order.
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