West Indies degree ODI collection with six-wicket win over India

Published: August 18, 2023

AFP

West Indies beat India by six wickets within the second one-day worldwide at Barbados on Saturday, claiming their first victory over the Asian aspect in practically 4 years to degree the collection at 1-1 and power a decider.

In the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India have been put into bat after the hosts received the toss and it was initially easy crusing as Ishan Kishan (55) and Shubman Gill (34) stitched collectively a gap partnership of 90.

But the highest order suffered a collapse and India quickly discovered themselves at 113-5 earlier than Suryakumar Yadav (24) tried to rescue the innings.

However, a second collapse within the decrease order noticed India bowled out for 181, with Gudakesh Motie and all-rounder Romario Shepherd choosing up three wickets every on a monitor that aided the bowlers.

In response, Shardul Thakur cleaned up the highest order with three wickets after Kyle Mayers gave them a fast begin with 36 off 28 deliveries, which included two sixes.

But West Indies skipper Shai Hope (63 not out) and Keacy Carty (48 not out) performed affected person knocks to chase down the goal, wrapping up the match within the thirty seventh over.

“When things are difficult, you’ve got to find ways to score quickly on that wicket, especially against a quality bowling attack like India,” stated Hope, who was named participant of the match.

“Very satisfied, the aim was to get back into the series. We’ve got to win one more and need to come back strongly.”

The last ODI shall be performed on Tuesday earlier than a five-match Twenty20 collection.

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