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nd Innings India

256/4 (32.3 OV) RR 7.87

BATTING

Rohit Sharma run out (Fabian Allen)

Shikhar Dhawan c Keemo Paul b Fabian Allen

Virat Kohli not out

114

Rishabh Pant c Keemo Paul b Fabian Allen

Shreyas Iyer c Jason Holder b Kemar Roach

Kedar Jadhav not out

Ravindra Jadeja

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Mohammed Shami

Yuzvendra Chahal

Khaleel Ahmed

Total 256/4 (32.3 OV) RR 7.87

Fall of Wickets

1-25 (Rohit Sharma, 2.4 ov), 2-91 (Shikhar Dhawan, 12.2 ov), 3-92 (Rishabh Pant, 12.4 ov), 4-212 (Shreyas Iyer, 28.2 ov)

BOWLING

Kemar Roach

Jason Holder

Keemo Paul

Fabian Allen

Roston Chase

Carlos Brathwaite

3.3

st Innings West Indies

240/7 (35.0 OV) RR 6.85

BATTING

Chris Gayle c Virat Kohli b Khaleel Ahmed

Evin Lewis c Shikhar Dhawan b Yuzvendra Chahal

Shai Hope b Ravindra Jadeja

Shimron Hetmyer b Mohammed Shami

Nicholas Pooran c sub b Mohammed Shami

Jason Holder c Virat Kohli b Khaleel Ahmed

Carlos Brathwaite c Rishabh Pant b Khaleel Ahmed

Fabian Allen not out

Keemo Paul not out

Roston Chase

Kemar Roach

Total 240/7 (35.0 OV) RR 6.85

Fall of Wickets

1-115 (Evin Lewis, 10.5 ov), 2-121 (Chris Gayle, 11.4 ov), 3-171 (Shimron Hetmyer, 24.5 ov), 4-171 (Shai Hope, 25.4 ov), 5-211 (Nicholas Pooran, 30.1 ov), 6-221 (Jason Holder, 32.5 ov), 7-236 (Carlos Brathwaite, 34.4 ov)

BOWLING

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Mohammed Shami

Khaleel Ahmed

Yuzvendra Chahal

Kedar Jadhav

Ravindra Jadeja

nd Innings India

End of this game which means end of the ODI series. India win yet another series and they would now be trying to eyeing the Test series. For West Indies, it is their last chance to win a trophy. It is a two-game Test series and the first one begins at 22nd August at 0930 local (1330 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!

Indian skipper, Man of the Match and Man of the Series, Virat Kohli, says the last couple of games have presented a challenge. He though feels Iyer was brilliant in this game, he was the game-changer and Iyer never let pressure build on him. Further adds he wants his teammates to take responsibility and Iyer is really doing well, not only in this game, but in the last one too, he is a very talented youngster. Says the finger is fine for now, he does not think it is broken and he should be okay for the first Test. Admits they were a bit nervous when the rain came as West Indies played really well initially but they came back strong after the break and the bowlers did a very good job. Ends by saying they are confident heading into the Test series and are looking forward to it.

West Indies skipper, Jason Holder, says the rain break changed the course of the game, it was not easy to start again on this surface, the batters though still did a good job. He felt they were always in the game, credits the Indian players for the way they played but admits they too were not good enough with the ball. Further adds they have let themselves down a lot in the recent past and they need to learn more and understand a lot more and somehow cross the hurdles. States the team is a work in progress, they need to take a closer look at their eleven and hope they learn quickly. Ends by saying they need to turn things around in the red-ball format now.

Earlier in the day, the Windies after electing to bat, got off to an absolute flier. However, the rain break probably played against them as after that they struggled to score. They still would have been happy at the halfway mark as they had a score which was termed to be above par on this surface but India chased it down quite easily.

The Windies bowling was just not upto the mark! They were too short and a little wayward too. Chase and Allen did keep it tight for a while. The latter was the pick of the bowlers. But they had no answers once Iyer stepped on the gas. The pacers needed to step up but they could neither pick up wickets nor stem the flow of runs.

Chasing something more than a run-a-ball, the Indian openers came out all guns blazing. They started to score freely but Rohit was then run out. Dhawan and Kohli though continued the counter-attack and brought things back on track with a 66-run stand. However, Pant and Dhawan fell in quick succession and India at that time were in a spot of bother but Iyer with his captain, played himself in and once he got his eye in, hit the bowlers at will. He added a 120-run stand with Kohli with him scoring a half ton. He was the aggressor in that stand and scored more runs than Kohli in it. His knock also did not let any pressure build on Kohli. Iyer though will be disappointed he did not stay there till the end but Kohli ensured he was the one who hit the winning runs bringing up his ton in the process. All-in-all an excellent chase by the Indians.

255 a tough chase on this tacky wicket? Think twice! India have done this quite easily. Heroes for them - their skipper, run machine, chase master, call him what you want as you are going to fall short of superlatives, Virat Kohli. And the other, a youngster, one who is looking to make a name for himself, maybe someone who could fill that no. 4 spot, Shreyas Iyer. It is their partnership which has given India not only a victory in this game but also the series.

32.3

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Kohli finishes it off in style! A freebie by Brathwaite, it is on the pads, Kohli flicks it fine on the leg side and a boundary results. INDIA WIN BY 6 WICKETS (DLS METHOD)!

32.2

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Three needed now! Shorter and on middle, Kohli pulls it through mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence.

32.1

Carlos Brathwaite to Kedar Jadhav, Shorter and outside off, this is slapped through point for one.

Carlos Brathwaite is back into the attack.

over

32 | 10 Runs | HH: 247/4

31.6

Jason Holder to Kedar Jadhav, This is on the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.

31.5

Jason Holder to Kedar Jadhav, Runs needed in single digits now! This is fuller on the pads, Jadhav works it through square leg. Pooran in the deep runs to his left, dives and pushes it back in. Two taken.

31.4

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Shorter and on middle, Kohli guides it to point for one.

31.3

Jason Holder to Kedar Jadhav, Very full and on off, this is hit down to long on for one.

31.2

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Shorter and on off, Kohli works it through mid-wicket for one.

31.1

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Class, pure class! No need to run for those. Welcomes his opposite number with a boundary. Holder goes full and around off, Kohli creams it through covers and the ball races away to the fence.

Jason Holder is back!

over

31 | 14 Runs | HH: 237/4

30.6

Kemar Roach to Kedar Jadhav, FOUR! Jadhav is playing a gem here. He is on 14 from 8 balls. Nice touch this. It is short and outside off, Kedar waits for it, uses the pace of the bowler and guides it past point for a boundary. 14 from the over, probably the one which kills the game completely. 18 needed in 24.

30.5

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, 100 for Virat Kohli. Century no. 43 and two in two games in this series. Once again, the master of run chases rises to the occasion. A true leader, a brilliant batter. He works this full ball on middle towards long on to get to that milestone. Takes the helmet off and soaks in the applause. The best in this format.

30.4

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Very nicely played! Kohli moves onto 99. This is just outside off, Kohli opens the face of the bat at the very end and guides it past short third man for a boundary.

30.3

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On off, this is pushed to covers.

30.2

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Top edge and FOUR! Short and on middle, Kohli looks to pull but does not get on top of the bounce, it goes off the top edge and to the fine leg region for a boundary.

30.1

Kemar Roach to Kedar Jadhav, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.

over

30 | 9 Runs | HH: 223/4

29.6

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, On middle, Kohli works it to square leg.

29.5

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Floats it up on middle, Kohli hits it back to the bowler.

29.4

Roston Chase to Kedar Jadhav, Now smartly works it through mid-wicket for one.

29.3

Roston Chase to Kedar Jadhav, SIX! Well, if that single would have been stopped, this six might not have been hit. Kedar comes on strike, dances down the track and hits it with the turn over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

29.2

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, On middle, Kohli works it through square leg for an easy one. Maybe they could have had square leg in the ring and saved that single.

29.1

Roston Chase to Kedar Jadhav, Flatter and outside off, this is guided towards backward point for one.

over

29 | 3 Runs | HH: 214/4

28.6

Kemar Roach to Kedar Jadhav, Shorter and on middle, Jadhav pulls it over mid-wicket for one. Excellent over by Roach. Three runs and a wicket. 41 in 36 needed.

28.5

Kemar Roach to Kedar Jadhav, A yorker on middle, KJ jams it out on the leg side.

28.4

Kemar Roach to Kedar Jadhav, Shorter and on middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

28.3

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Leading edge but safe! On off, Kohli looks to work it on the leg side but closes the face of the bat early. A leading edge is induced which goes over the bowler and down to long off for one.

Kedar Jadhav is the new man in.

28.2

Kemar Roach to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! Iyer has thrown it away in the attempt to end it early! He though has done his job. End of a brilliant innings by the young man. Came in at a tough time but has taken India to the brink of victory along with his captain. He though will be disappointed that he is not there till the end. Roach bowls this fuller and on off, it sticks in the surface. Iyer does not time his loft and it goes straight to Holder at long off. End of a match-winning 120-run stand. West Indies have a sniff here.

28.1

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Length ball just outside off, Kohli drives it towards long on for one.

Powerplay 3 is on now. Maximum of 5 fielders allowed outside the circle till the end of the game.

over

28 | 7 Runs | HH: 211/3

27.6

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! Iyer wants to end this early! That made a cracking sound of the bat. Floats it up on middle, Iyer brings the slog sweep out and it goes over the mid-wicket fence.

27.5

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, Fires it on the pads, Iyer swings but misses.

27.4

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Flatter and on off, Kohli goes back and hits it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

27.3

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball on off, this is hit back to the bowler.

27.2

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Floats it up on off, Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket.

27.1

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, This is on middle, Kohli works it with the turn to square leg.

Roston Chase is back into the attack.

over

27 | 5 Runs | HH: 204/3

26.6

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Another one on a length and around off, Kohli pushes it to covers for one.

26.5

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On off, this is defended.

26.4

Kemar Roach to Shreyas Iyer, This is on the pads, Iyer works it through mid-wicket for one.

26.3

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Length ball on off pole, Kohli defends it towards the point region for one.

The physio is out to have a look! HE has the magic spray out but Kohli looks in serious pain here. Like always, the magic spray does its job and Kohli is fine to continue.

26.2

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Ouch! That must have stung and Kohli is in pain, in real pain. That took off from nowhere. This is on a length and around off, it takes off after pitching. Kohli looks to defend but the ball hits the glove and lobs towards short third man. Kohli immediately takes the glove off and signals the physio to rush out.

26.2

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Down the leg side, Kohli looks to flick but misses. Wided.

26.1

Kemar Roach to Shreyas Iyer, Slower short ball outside off, Iyer is a touch early in his shot and hence, it goes through covers for one. 200 up for India.

Kemar Roach is back!

over

26 | 9 Runs | HH: 199/3

25.6

Keemo Paul to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller and on off, Iyer jams it out through covers and takes one. 9 from the over. 56 needed in 54.

25.5

Keemo Paul to Shreyas Iyer, The batsman has pushed it to the cover region. They manage to come back for the second.

25.4

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length and outside off, this is slapped through covers for one.

25.3

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Shorter on off, Kohli pushes it to covers.

25.2

Keemo Paul to Shreyas Iyer, On off, Iyer plays it late and towards third man for one.

25.1

Keemo Paul to Shreyas Iyer, Fifty for Iyer! He gets there in style. What an innings this is. Talk about a knock full of character. Talk about grabbing the opportunity with both hands. He came in when India were in trouble and has rose to the occasion. Lovely. His 4th in ODIs and consecutive ones. He would love to stay there till the end though. He gets there by guiding this short ball outside off through backward point. He just used the pace of the bowler there. Also, the 100-run stand is up. This has been a partnership of high quality. They have taken India to the brink of victory. Not done yet.

over

25 | 10 Runs | HH: 190/3

24.6

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, FOUR! In the gap and a boundary! And once again we see the last ball spoils the over. Brathwaite bangs it short. Kohli pulls, it is not controlled but in the gap in the square leg region and it races away.

24.5

Carlos Brathwaite to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length and on off, Iyer whips it through mid-wicket for one. 48 he moves onto.

24.4

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, This is angled into the batter, Kohli works it towards mid-wicket and takes the first one quickly but has to settle for that.

24.3

Carlos Brathwaite to Shreyas Iyer, Good length on off, Iyer pushes it through covers for one.

24.2

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, A low full toss on off, Kohli pushes it to mid off.

24.1

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Good fielding! Fuller and on middle, Kohli whips it through mid-wicket. Lewis in the deep runs to his left, dives and pushes it back in. Two taken.

over

24 | 7 Runs | HH: 180/3

23.6

Keemo Paul to Shreyas Iyer, Slower one again outside off, Iyer drives it square on the off side. A dot to end.

23.5

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, This is angled into the batter, Kohli looks to fend it but it goes off the inner half towards mid-wicket for one.

23.4

Keemo Paul to Shreyas Iyer, Shorter in length again and on off, Iyer pushes it through covers and gets to the other end.

23.3

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Back of a length on off, Kohli guides it through covers for another one.

23.2

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Drags his length back outside off, Kohli looks to guide it but misses. A dot, West Indies need a lot more dots.

23.1

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, FOUR! India are cruising along at the moment now. A boundary to end the last over and one to begin this. Kohli comes down the track and creams it through covers. He makes it into a full toss and bags a boundary.

Keemo Paul is back on now!

over

23 | 12 Runs | HH: 173/3

22.6

Carlos Brathwaite to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! Shot of the game for me so far! That is beautiful, just beautiful. On the fuller side and around off, Iyer stretches his arms and lofts it over the long on fence. 12 from the over. 82 needed in 72. Run rate below 7 needed now.

22.5

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Another slower one, Kohli guides it through point and gets to the other end.

22.4

Carlos Brathwaite to Shreyas Iyer, This is on middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.

22.3

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Slower one on off, Kohli works it on the leg side for one.

22.2

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Almost plays it on! Shorter and slower on off, Kohli is early in the pull, he gets an inside edge which goes close past the leg pole and to the keeper.

22.2

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Another wide! This is down the leg side again, Kohli tries to flick but misses. Wided again.

22.1

Carlos Brathwaite to Shreyas Iyer, On off, Iyer guides it towards point for one.

22.1

Carlos Brathwaite to Shreyas Iyer, Down the leg side, Iyer looks to flick but misses. Wided.

over

22 | 12 Runs | HH: 161/3

21.6

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Deft now! This is top class batting! Slightly short and outside off, Kohli guides it past backward point. Allen in the deep runs to his left, dives and tries to push it back in but he seems to have made contact with the ropes as he tries to do so. The umpire checks upstairs and replays show that he has. Boundary signaled. FA is in some pain though.

21.5

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, FOUR! That is some shot, some shot. Outrageous. Genius is the right word. Kohli makes room and Holder bowls it full on the middle. He still manages to loft it over covers for a boundary.

21.4

Jason Holder to Shreyas Iyer, Good length on off, Iyer drops it on the off side for one.

21.3

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, A low full toss on the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

21.2

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, In the air but safe! Shorter and on middle, it gets big on the batter. Kohli gets a top edge as he tries to pull. It goes towards deep mid-wicket for two.

21.1

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Shorter and outside off, Kohli looks to guide it but misses.

Jason Holder brings himself back on.

over

21 | 7 Runs | HH: 149/3

20.6

Carlos Brathwaite to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Misfield and a boundary! That was smashed, yes, but should have been stopped. Holder is the culprit. Fuller and on off, Iyer hits it hard towards cover. Holder lets it through and the ball races away. The last ball spoils the over. 7 from the over. 106 needed in 84. India on top now.

20.5

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Shorter and on middle, Kohli hits it down to long on for one.

20.4

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Powerfully struck but for no runs. Fuller and on off, Kohli smashes it but to mid off. Two dots in a row.

20.3

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Fuller and on off, it is driven to covers.

20.2

Carlos Brathwaite to Shreyas Iyer, Shorter and outside off, this is guided through point for one.

20.1

Carlos Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length, Kohli comes down the track and looks to pull but mistimes it through mid-wicket for one.

Carlos Brathwaite is on!

over

20 | 9 Runs | HH: 142/3

19.6

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Flatter and outside off, Kohli plays it late towards short third man for one.

19.5

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Driven through mid off by the batsman for no runs.

19.4

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, Good batting! Need not do anything silly now so he just guides it towards short third man for one.

19.3

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! Three sixes for Iyer in the last 4 balls he has faced. This time Roston chase is at the receiving end. It is on the pads, Iyer brings the slog sweep out. Connects well and it goes over the square leg fence.

19.2

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, On middle, this is hit to mid-wicket.

19.1

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Shorter and outside off, Kohli guides it through covers for one.

over

19 | 15 Runs | HH: 133/3

18.6

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! What a shot by Iyer! He is looking to get a move on here. Short of a length ball on off, Iyer goes on the back foot and heaves it over mid-wicket for a biggie. 122 in 96 needed.

18.5

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! Iyer has picked the bones out of that one! What a shot. Excellent use of the feet, gets to the pitch of the ball and tonks it over the long off fence for a huge one.

18.4

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, Good try! This is floated up on middle, Kohli looks to go inside out once again but it goes off the inner half back towards the bowler who dives to his right, stops it and as he falls, tries to flick it on the stumps at his end. Misses and a single is taken. Could have been close had he hit. Lovely athleticism.

18.3

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, Good running! This is floated up on off, Kohli lofts it over covers and takes two.

18.2

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, Another dot as Kohli once again strokes it to covers.

18.1

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, Floats it up on off, Kohli strokes it to covers.

over

18 | 7 Runs | HH: 118/3

17.6

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, BEATEN! This is fired outside, Iyer looks to hit it through the off side but misses.

17.5

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Fuller and on off, Kohli eases it to long on for one. Fifty for Kohli. HIs 55th in ODIs. He continues his good form vs West Indies. Once again the skipper is leading from the front. Needs to keep going though.

17.4

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Poor ball and put away. A rare one by Chase. Short and outside off, Kohli goes back and punches it through covers. Lewis in the deep runs to his right, dives but fails to stop it.

17.3

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Flatter and on off, Kohli works it to square leg.

17.2

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, Iyer comes down the track but does not get to the pitch of the ball, he adjusts and works it through square leg for one.

17.1

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Flatter and on off, Kohli pushes it down to long on for one.

DRINKS! So, India now need 144 off 18 overs to get across the line as the skipper Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are out in the middle. The batting coming in next looks a bit thin and it is very important for India that these two have a strong partnership here.

over

17 | 8 Runs | HH: 111/3

16.6

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, Two to end a good over for India! Shorter and outside off, Iyer goes back and cuts it uppishly but wide of point for two.

16.5

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, Gives it air, Iyer strokes it to covers.

16.4

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, Shorter and around off, Kohli pushes it through covers for one.

16.3

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, Good batting! Got a boundary on the last ball and now hits it down to long off for one.

16.2

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Releases some pressure which was building! This is slightly shorter and outside off, Iyer plays it very late and gets it past point for a boundary.

16.1

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, This is fired on the stumps, Iyer keeps it out.

over

16 | 5 Runs | HH: 103/3

15.6

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, A single to end as Iyer works it through mid-wicket.

15.5

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, Flatter and on off, Iyer pushes it down to long on for one.

15.4

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Close! This is outside off and it turns back in. Kohli goes back and plays it off the off stump towards short third man.

15.3

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Shortish and outside off, Kohli pulls but finds mid-wicket.

15.2

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, On the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side for two. 100 up for India.

15.1

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly shorter and outside, Iyer slaps it through covers for one.

over

15 | 1 Runs | HH: 98/3

14.6

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, On the stumps, this is kept out. 20 overs left, 157 more needed.

14.5

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, A nice shot but for no runs! Floats it up on off, Kohli hits it to covers.

14.4

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, Just the single! Shorter and outside off, Iyer goes back and slaps it through covers for one.

14.3

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, On off, Iyer pushes it towards point. He wants a run but is sent back.

14.2

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, Outside off and turning away. Iyer waits for it and guides it to short third man.

14.1

Fabian Allen to Shreyas Iyer, Flatter and on middle, this is kept out.

over

14 | 4 Runs | HH: 97/3

13.6

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, A dot to end as Kohli works it with the turn to the man at mid-wicket.

13.5

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, One more single as Iyer hits it down to long on.

13.4

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, This is on the pads, Kohli whips it through mid-wicket for one.

13.3

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, Loopy ball on off, Iyer is off the mark as he eases it down to long on for one.

13.2

Roston Chase to Shreyas Iyer, On off, this is defended.

13.1

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Another single as Kohli works it through mid-wicket for one.

over

13 | 2 Runs | HH: 93/3

12.6

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, A single to end as this is hit through covers. A game-changing over this, two wickets and two runs.

12.5

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, Almost another one! This is shorter and outside off, Kohli looks to cut but ends up chopping it.

Shreyas Iyer is the one who replaces Pant.

12.4

Fabian Allen to Rishabh Pant, OUT! This is just unbelievable! Pant has once again thrown it away and not for the first time. India now in big trouble here. What was he trying to do here! The first ball he faces he comes down the track and looks to whip it over the leg side. The ball goes on with the angle and hence a leading edge which goes high up in the air. Paul takes another catch, this time by backtracking. Kohli has a disappointed look on his face and rightly so. A first-baller for Pant.

12.3

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, Floats it up on off, this is hit through covers for one.

Rishabh Pant is the new man in for the Men In Blue.

12.2

Fabian Allen to Shikhar Dhawan, OUT! In the air... Keemo Paul does not look very confident under it, he though takes it in the end. A good, good catch and the pressure built by West Indies in the last few overs has paid off. Dhawan looks to take on the left-arm spinner as he comes down the track. Tries to go over the mid off fielder but only manages to hit it high up in the air as he does not get to the pitch of the ball. Paul initially backtracks but then turns and runs backwards, takes a nice catch. A threatening stand comes to an end. West Indies back in the game. 164 needed in 136.

12.1

Fabian Allen to Shikhar Dhawan, One more dot as Dhawan comes down the track and hits it hard to mid off.

over

12 | 2 Runs | HH: 91/1

11.6

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Good fielding! Saves a run. This is flatter and on off, Kohli hits it towards mid on. Mid-wicket runs across, dives and stops it. Just the two from the over. Back-to-back good overs for West Indies.

11.5

Roston Chase to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller and on the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

11.4

Roston Chase to Shikhar Dhawan, Shorter and outside off, Dhawan slaps it but straight to covers.

11.3

Roston Chase to Shikhar Dhawan, This is fired on the pads, Dhawan looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

11.2

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Flatter and on middle. this is worked through square leg for one. It was actually a misfield which enabled the run.

11.1

Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, OHHH! This is floated up on off, it stays a touch low and also turns back in. It goes off the toe-end of Kohli's bat and to mid-wicket.

Roston Chase is on now! Spin from both ends then.

over

11 | 6 Runs | HH: 89/1

10.6

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, This is fired on the pads, Kohli works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end. 6 from the over, West Indies need a few more tight overs like these.

10.5

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball on off, Kohli hits it back to the bowler.

10.4

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, Two now! This is flatter and on the pads, Kohli works it through square leg and takes two.

10.3

Fabian Allen to Shikhar Dhawan, On the pads, Dhawan looks to flick but misses. The ball hits the pads and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.

10.2

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, Flatter and on off, Kohli goes back and pushes it through covers for one.

10.1

Fabian Allen to Shikhar Dhawan, On off, Dhawan plays it late and towards short third man for one.

over

10 | 9 Runs | HH: 83/1

9.6

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, 172 needed now in 150. Shorter and outside off, this is guided through point for one.

9.5

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Up and over! Fuller and on off, Dhawan waits for the slower one to come to him and then he lofts it over mid off for a boundary. 173 needed in 151.

9.4

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Shorter and on middle, Kohli stands tall and nudges it around the corner for one.

9.3

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, This is angled into the pads, Dhawan looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls on the off side. A leg bye taken.

9.2

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, Around off, Dhawan pushes it to covers. Need a few more dots to build the pressure here.

9.2

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, WIDE! Shorter and down the leg side, Dhawan looks to pull but misses. Wided.

9.1

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Shorter and outside off, Kohli hits it through covers for one. 50-run stand up. They are going along nicely especially after the loss of Rohit. They hold the key as the batters coming in do not have a lot of experience.

over

9 | 9 Runs | HH: 74/1

8.6

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, A single to finish another productive over for India. This is on off, Kohli guides it to short third man for one.

8.5

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Spoils the over completely. A poor ball this, short and outside off, Kohli goes back and cuts it through point. No chance for the fielder in the deep.

8.4

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, On middle, this is defended.

8.3

Fabian Allen to Shikhar Dhawan, Floats it on off, Dhawan plays it with an opened face of the bat and guides it towards third man for one.

8.2

Fabian Allen to Shikhar Dhawan, Flatter and on middle, Dhawan works it through mid-wicket for two.

8.1

Fabian Allen to Virat Kohli, That stayed low! Flatter and on middle, the ball stays low. Kohli manages to pull it through mid-wicket for one.

Fabian Allen into the attack now.

over

8 | 7 Runs | HH: 65/1

7.6

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan drives this through the covers. The fielder there stops it and no runs taken.

7.5

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, Shorter and outside off, Dhawan cuts but to point.

7.4

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Lovely timing but just for one. Slower one on off, Kohli strokes it through covers for one.

7.3

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Slower one on middle, Kohli works it to mid-wicket after taking a few steps down the track.

7.3

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, WIDE! Dhawan though will feel he misses out there. It is a short slower one down the leg side. Dhawan looks to pull but misses. Hope does not collect it cleanly and a run is taken.

7.2

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, Shorter in length again and outside off, the batter looks to cut but misses.

7.1

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Edgy boundary! Now everything is going India's way. This is short and outside off, Dhawan throws the kitchen sink at it. It goes off the outside edge and over the keeper's hand for a boundary.

over

7 | 10 Runs | HH: 58/1

6.6

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, A good nut to end but a good over for India. This is on a length and around off, it takes off after pitching. Kohli looks to defend but it hits the body of Kohli. 10 from the over.

6.5

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, FOUR! This shot had class written all over it. This is full and outside off, it is the slower one. Kohli waits for it and then creams it through covers for a boundary. Also, he beat two fielders there, one at short covers and the other at normal covers.

6.4

Kemar Roach to Shikhar Dhawan, Good fielding! The skipper leads by example. This is on middle, Dhawan hits it hard towards mid on. Holder dives to his right and saves three for his side.

6.3

Kemar Roach to Shikhar Dhawan, Mistimed! Dhawan is going too hard on the delivery. This is shorter and outside off, Dhawan throws his bat at it but does not find the middle.

6.2

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Now sensibly follows the boundary with a single as he guides it towards point.

6.1

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Up and over! His one hand did come off of the handle but he was in full control. This is on a length and around off, Kohli lofts it over the mid off fielder for a boundary. 50 up for India and it has come up in quick time.

over

6 | 9 Runs | HH: 48/1

5.6

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.

5.5

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, Played to mid-wicket region by the batsman. They pick up a single.

5.4

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, DROPPED! Shai Hope has dropped a dolly here and it is King Kohli who survives. Kohli charges down the track to this length ball as he tries to flick it towards mid-wicket. However, he just manages to get an inside edge on it and the ball carries to Hope but he drops one. The West Indies players are frustrated that they have missed the big fish here. A run is also added to the total.

5.3

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Lobbed into the air but the ball falls safely. Full ball on the pads of Kohli, he tries to flick it but gets a thick edge on it as the ball balloons towards the empty mid-wicket region. The batters take a couple.

5.2

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller ball on off, Dhawan drives it towards mid off and takes a single.

5.2

Keemo Paul to Shikhar Dhawan, Wide! Way outside off, wide signalled by the umpire as Dhawan leaves it.

5.1

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Length ball on the hips of Kohli, he tries to flick again but misses to get hit on the pads. The Windies appeal but the umpire is unmoved. The batters cross and take a leg bye.

5.1

Keemo Paul to Virat Kohli, Wide! Full ball on the leg side. Kohli tries to flick it but misses. Wide signalled.

Keemo Paul is on now!

over

5 | 6 Runs | HH: 39/1

4.6

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, A misfield and a run! This is shorter and on off, Kohli pushes it towards cover. The fielder fumbles and a run is taken.

4.5

Kemar Roach to Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan comes down the track and looks to go big, it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.

4.4

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, This is fuller and on middle, Kohli goes at it with hard hands, it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.

4.3

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, This is angled into the batter, Kohli works it to mid-wicket.

4.2

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, A couple now! This is fuller and outside off, Kolhi drives it uppishly and square on the off side. Takes two as there is a fielder in the deep.

4.1

Kemar Roach to Shikhar Dhawan, Back of a length outside off, Dhawan looks to force it on the off side but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls on the off side and a run is taken.

over

4 | 7 Runs | HH: 33/1

3.6

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Length ball just outside off, Kohli plays it towards point and sets off for a single but Dhawan sends him back. No runs taken.

3.5

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, On the pads of Kohli, he defends it on the leg side.

3.4

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Innovation at its best. Short ball on the off side, Kohli bends his back and just upper cuts it over the slip fielder for a boundary.

3.3

Jason Holder to Shikhar Dhawan, On the legs of Dhawan again, he flicks it towards deep square leg and takes a single.

3.2

Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Fullish ball, it is hit towards deep point for a single. Holder is smart to place a fielder in that region as they know mid-wicket is his strength.

3.1

Jason Holder to Shikhar Dhawan, Length ball on the hips of Dhawan, it hits him and the ball rolls towards fine leg as they take a single.

over

3 | 5 Runs | HH: 26/1

2.6

Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, A dot to end a successful over for West Indies. This is shorter and on off, Kohli stands tall and keeps it out.

2.5

Kemar Roach to Shikhar Dhawan, Another risky run! This is a full toss on off, Dhawan strokes it towards mid off and takes off. The fielder there fumbles and makes the run easy for them.

2.4

Kemar Roach to Shikhar Dhawan, OUT! He indeed is! A much-needed breakthrough for West Indies and it has come in the form of a run out. The last thing India wanted and it is the last way Rohit would have wanted to get out. There was a run to be honest. This is a shortish ball outside off, Dhawan guides it towards backward point. Rohit wants a run but seeing the diving stop of Allen, Dhawan sends him back. Rohit is almost halfway down the wicket. He now turns and tries to get back in. Allen picks the ball up and throws it to the bowler who collects it and dislodges the bails. The umpire takes it upstairs. Relays roll in and they show Rohit's dive does not save him. A big wicket for West Indies as Rohit was looking good in the few balls he faced. 230 more needed.

Is Rohit Sharma run out? West Indies are not that confident but he seems short.

2.3

Kemar Roach to Shikhar Dhawan, Misses out there does Dhawan! This is shorter and outside off, he looks to guide it past short third man but ends up chopping it to the fielder.

2.2

Kemar Roach to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Another excellent shot this! Dhawan actually set himself up to go over the leg side as he shuffles right across. Roach bowls it short and wide outside off. Dhawan adjusts and slaps it through covers for a boundary.

2.1

Kemar Roach to Shikhar Dhawan, On middle, Dhawan guides it to point.

over

2 | 11 Runs | HH: 21/0

1.6

Jason Holder to Shikhar Dhawan, Back of a length again on off, Dhawan pushes it towards cover for one. 11 from the second. India off to a flier.

1.5

Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Good running! Running between the wickets is equally important in this game. On off, Rohit drops it towards cover and takes off. The fielder fumbles and the run is made easier.

1.4

Jason Holder to Shikhar Dhawan, A single now! This is angled into the pads from around the wicket. Dhawan looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls on the leg side for one.

1.3

Jason Holder to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Raining boundaries here from the Indian batters this time. To the right of mid off now. This is fuller and around off, Dhawan strokes it through wide mid off and the ball races away.

1.2

Jason Holder to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Need not run for those. Straight as an arrow. This is a top shot. Not a lot wrong with the delivery. It is on a length and on middle, Dhawan pushes it through mid off and bags a boundary. Third already for India.

1.1

Jason Holder to Shikhar Dhawan, Good fielding! This is on a length and around off, Dhawan stands tall and strokes it towards cover. Lewis there dives to his left and saves two at least.

Jason Holder to bowl from the other end with the second new ball.

over

1 | 10 Runs | HH: 10/0

0.6

Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, A dot to end the first over! 10 from it. Good one for India. Shorter on off, Rohit pushes it to covers.

0.5

Kemar Roach to Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan is off the mark now! This is on middle, Dhawan looks to flick but it goes off the inside edge, then onto the pads and on the leg side for one.

0.4

Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, A single now! On the pads, Rohit works it through mid-wicket for one.

0.3

Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, On a good length and outside off, this has been left alone.

0.2

Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! This one a touch edgy but Rohit won't care. This is outside off, Rohit looks to guide it down to third man but it goes off the outside edge, past the slip fielder and into the third man fence.

0.1

Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! What a start to the innings for India. What a shot to begin with. This is slightly short and outside off, Rohit needs no sighters. He lifts one leg up and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

We are back for the chase! The Indian openers, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma are out in the middle. Kemar Roach to open the proceedings for the West Indies. Here we go...

st Innings West Indies

The skipper, Virat Kohli walks out into the middle. The chase master has to bring out his 'A' game in this match.

So 255 is the revised target for India! It is not going to be easy. They need to bat well. The boundaries are short and they have the batting line-up but if West Indies bowl well, you can back them to level the series. Stay tuned for the chase in a while.

The Indian bowlers had no answers to the onslaught early on but as the game progressed, they bowled better. Shami was the pick. Jadeja was excellent too. Chahal, except for his last over had a good day in the office. Khaleel was expensive but he had three wickets to his name.

After the break though, West Indies did not quite get going. They lost wickets regularly, at one stage, it seemed they would struggle to get past the 220-run mark but Pooran's cameo and some boundaries towards the end saw them go past it by 20 runs.

A big last over for the Windies and they surely have the advantage as they walk into the break. India though did really well to crawl back into the game after the rain break. Initially, after electing to bat, Gayle and Lewis gave the Indian bowlers a real hammering in Powerplay 1. They two added 115 within 11 overs before Lewis was dismissed. Gayle too followed after getting to a half ton. India then managed to crawl back into the game as they brought the run rate down to 7. Rain then intervened. It was a long, long delay and then we had a 35-over per game side.

34.6

Khaleel Ahmed to Fabian Allen, FOUR! A boundary to end the innings! 15 from the last over. This is outside off, Allen swings but it goes off the outside edge past the short third man fielder and into the fence. WEST INDIES END WITH 240/7!

34.5

Khaleel Ahmed to Fabian Allen, A dot now! Slower one outside off, Allen looks to slap it but misses.

Keemo Paul is the next man in.

34.4

Khaleel Ahmed to Carlos Brathwaite, OUT! In the air... taken! A very good catch by Pant there. Makes amends for the dropped catch of Brathwaite early on. However, not after he struck a couple of boundaries. Khaleel goes length again and it is another slower one. Brathwaite looks to go big on the leg side but gets a top edge. It goes high up in the air, Rishabh Pant runs back, calls for it and takes a well-judged catch. Also, it was not easy as he had only one glove on. Timely wicket again as Brathwaite had started to find the boundaries.

34.3

Khaleel Ahmed to Carlos Brathwaite, FOUR! Streaky! West Indies won't mind how they come as long as they come. A low full toss on the pads, Carlos Brathwaite swings but gets an inside edge down to the fine leg boundary. 11 from the first three balls.

34.2

Khaleel Ahmed to Carlos Brathwaite, SIX! Brathwaite finally connects with one and he clears the fence with ease. This is a slower one outside off, Brathwaite waits for it and then powers it over the long off fence for a biggie.

34.1

Khaleel Ahmed to Fabian Allen, A bye! Slower one outside off, Allen looks to go downtown but misses. The ball bounces in front of the keeper so he does not collect it cleanly. A run is stolen.

over

34 | 4 Runs | HH: 225/6

33.6

Mohammed Shami to Carlos Brathwaite, Does so excellently! Just the 4 from the over. Another top class delivery. A yorker outside off. Brathwaite fails to jam it out.

33.5

Mohammed Shami to Fabian Allen, Brilliant bowling! Nothing you can do there. A yorker on middle, Allen jams it down to long on for one. Needs to end the over well though.

33.4

Mohammed Shami to Fabian Allen, A dot! Gold dust at this stage! Full and on off, Allen mistimes it back to the bowler.

33.3

Mohammed Shami to Carlos Brathwaite, Another single! Another full toss which Brathwaite fails to make use off. He hits it through square leg for one.

33.2

Mohammed Shami to Fabian Allen, Very full again on middle, Allen hits it down to long off and takes another run.

33.1

Mohammed Shami to Carlos Brathwaite, A full toss, Brathwaite does not take full toll of it as he hits it down to long off for one.

Mohammed Shami is back to bowl his last over. 6-1-46-2 so far.

over

33 | 4 Runs | HH: 221/6

32.6

Khaleel Ahmed to Fabian Allen, Good fielding placement! Saves a boundary! This is fuller and outside off, Allen swings but it goes off the outside edge to the man at short third man who is quite fine. Another excellent over for India. Just the 4 runs and a wicket from it.

Fabian Allen is the man to replace the skipper.

32.5

Khaleel Ahmed to Jason Holder, OUT! Holder holes out! Khaleel gets another one! He bowls another slower one and once again the line is the key here. It is outside off. Holder looks to drag it over the long on fielder but hits it flat and straight to him. Kohli makes no mistake. India managing to finish strongly here.

32.4

Khaleel Ahmed to Jason Holder, Good delivery! A slower one outside off, Holder looks to go over long on but misses. Dots are even more precious at this stage.

32.3

Khaleel Ahmed to Carlos Brathwaite, Bowls it wide outside off, making Brathwaite stretch for the ball. Carlos does so and hits it down to long off for only one. Singles won't harm India at the moment.

32.2

Khaleel Ahmed to Carlos Brathwaite, Fuller and outside off, CB hits it through covers and takes two.

32.1

Khaleel Ahmed to Jason Holder, Slower one on off, Holder hits it over the bowler's head. He takes one and wants a second but is sent back.

Khaleel Ahmed comes back into the attack now.

over

32 | 1 Runs | HH: 217/5

31.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Carlos Brathwaite, A dot to end! Just the single from the 32nd. Brilliant one. This is on off, CB defends it out.

31.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Carlos Brathwaite, DROPPED! An easy catch there has been put down by Pant. Another top delivery by Jadeja. This is on off and turns away. Brathwaite looks to defend again but once again does inside the line. It goes off the outside edge but Pant does not hang on. This could be costly as Brathwaite can make a difference towards the end.

31.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Carlos Brathwaite, An appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Too high. On middle and it once again turns away. Brathwaite looks to defend but is beaten by the turn. The ball hits him high on the pads.

31.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Carlos Brathwaite, Squares him up there! This is on off and spins away. Brathwaite looks to defend but is beaten.

31.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Slightly fuller, this is hit down to long off for one.

31.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Big turn! This is flatter and on middle, it pitches and turns away. Holder initially looks to push at it but then bails out seeing the turn.

over

31 | 5 Runs | HH: 216/5

30.6

Mohammed Shami to Carlos Brathwaite, A dot to end a successful over by Shami. This is fuller on off, CB strokes it to covers.

30.5

Mohammed Shami to Jason Holder, Fuller in length again, Holder plays it down towards long on. They take one and Holder thinks of a second but then bails out.

30.4

Mohammed Shami to Carlos Brathwaite, A yorker on off, Brathwaite jams it out towards point for one.

30.3

Mohammed Shami to Jason Holder, Very full again on off, Holder hits it down to long off for one.

30.2

Mohammed Shami to Jason Holder, Fuller and around off, Holder drives it square on the off side for two.

Carlos Brathwaite walks out to the middle to partner his skipper.

30.1

Mohammed Shami to Nicholas Pooran, OUT! Straight to the man! This is a big, big wicket as Pooran was really striking it well out there. Shami strikes once again. A soft dismissal to be honest and Pooran will be very disappointed. Shami bowls it fuller and around the leg stump. Pooran half-heartedly flicks it. He does not get a lot of power behind it and hence, not even the distance. It goes towards Manish Pandey, the sub, at long on who takes it. A good cameo from Pooran comes to an end but West Indies would have loved for him to stay out there. He though has provided the much-needed impetus they needed after the break.

Mohammed Shami is back into the attack now.

over

30 | 17 Runs | HH: 211/4

29.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Nicholas Pooran, A single to end another excellent over for West Indies. 17 from this over, 28 from the last two. This is on the pads, Pooran works it through square leg for one.

29.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Nicholas Pooran, SIX! Pooran is dealing in sixes! He is really enjoying facing the left-arm spinner. He shuffles across and plays the slog sweep again. Hits it over the square leg fence. Second biggie in the over.

29.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, On the pads, Holder works it through mid-wicket for one.

29.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Nicholas Pooran, A single now! This is outside off again, Pooran guides it towards short third man for one.

29.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Pressure, pressure! This is outside off, Pooran shoulders arms to this one. Wided.

29.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Nicholas Pooran, SIX! Another terrific shot by Pooran. This is bowled outside off and it is turning back in. Pooran goes down on one knee and slog sweeps it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

29.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Fires it on the pads, it is worked down to long on for one.

over

29 | 11 Runs | HH: 194/4

28.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Jason Holder, A single to finish a top over for West Indies. This is fuller on off, Holder strokes it through covers for one. Chahal finishes off his spell with figures of 7-0-32-1.

28.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nicholas Pooran, A single to follow the biggie! He fires it outside off, Pooran hits it through point for one.

28.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nicholas Pooran, SIX! That is colossal! Some hit by Pooran. Chahal bowls this one too short. Too easy for Pooran. He goes back and pulls it over the mid-wicket fence. It almost goes outside the ground.

28.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nicholas Pooran, Way too wide outside off, wided.

28.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nicholas Pooran, Flatter and quicker outside off, NP looks to cut but is beaten by pace.

28.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Jason Holder, On off, Holder hits it down to long on and a single is taken.

28.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nicholas Pooran, Flatter and shorter on off, this is powered down to long off for one.

Powerplay 3 is on now. 5 fielders are allowed outside the circle. Yuzvendra Chahal to bowl out.

over

28 | 4 Runs | HH: 183/4

27.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Nicholas Pooran, Almost! This is fuller again and on middle, Pooran goes back but gets his bat down in time, it goes off the bottom part towards short fine leg for one. Another good over by Jadeja.

27.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Nicholas Pooran, Looks to be innovative, tries to play the reverse sweep but gets a bottom edge onto the pad.

27.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Flatter and outside off, Holder pushes it through covers for one.

27.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Nicholas Pooran, Slightly shorter and outside off, Pooran guides it towards point for one.

27.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Nicholas Pooran, Pooran comes down the track but Jadeja shortens the length. NP looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

27.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Flatter and on off, Holder drops it towards cover for one.

over

27 | 7 Runs | HH: 179/4

26.6

Khaleel Ahmed to Nicholas Pooran, FOUR! There should have been a better effort by Shami, maybe a dive. First boundary after the delay and West Indies would hope, it would break the shackles. Fuller and around off, Pooran creams it to the right of mid off. Shami runs to his right but does not put the dive in and the ball races away to the fence after going past him. The 6th ball spoils the over somewhat.

26.5

Khaleel Ahmed to Nicholas Pooran, A couple now! Slightly shorter around off, Pooran pulls it towards wide long on and takes two.

26.4

Khaleel Ahmed to Jason Holder, This is top class fielding! Jadhav is the man. He saves three. India have their tails up at the moment. This is outside off, Holder's idea is right as he tries to guide it past short third man. Almost executes it well but Jadhav there dives to his left and stops it.

26.3

Khaleel Ahmed to Jason Holder, Three dots in a row! West Indies are struggling to score runs here. This is shorter and outside off, Holder guides it to point.

26.2

Khaleel Ahmed to Jason Holder, Two dots in a row! Slightly shorter and outside off, Holder looks to guide it towards point but misses.

26.1

Khaleel Ahmed to Jason Holder, Good start by Khaleel too. This is around off and it is angling away. Holder looks to push at it but misses.

Khaleel Ahmed is back into the attack now.

over

26 | 1 Runs | HH: 172/4

25.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Just a single and a wicket from the over! Top class. This is on off, Holder pushes it through covers for one.

25.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Another very good delivery. This is on off and it turns away. Holder looks to defend but is beaten by the away turn.

Jason Holder is the new man in for the West Indies. The skipper will be looking to provide some much needed momentum to this innings.

25.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Shai Hope, OUT! BOWLED 'EM! This is top class stuff from the Indian bowlers. It was Shami in the last over and Jadeja in this one. The tight bowling has paid dividends here. He keeps firing it on the stumps. This time though the length is fuller. Hope does not read it, he goes back and looks to work it on the leg side. Misses and the stumps are shattered. Both the set batters back in the hut. India fighting their way back into the game here.

25.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Shai Hope, Three dots in a row! On middle, Hope works it towards mid-wicket.

25.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Shai Hope, Flatter and on middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

25.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Shai Hope, On off, it is pushed to covers.

over

25 | 4 Runs | HH: 171/3

24.6

Mohammed Shami to Nicholas Pooran, A dot to finish an excellent over! Also, he shows great athleticism here. This is full and on middle, Pooran jams it back towards the bowler. Shami leaps, collects it and fires it back at the stumps at the other end but misses.

Nicholas Pooran is the new man in.

24.5

Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, OUT! TIMBER! Top, top bowling from Shami. Excellent. He probably brought all his experience into play here. He kept bowling pacey deliveries and suddenly bowls a slower one on off. Hetmyer swings across the line. He is way too early in the shot, misses and the ball hits the off pole. It has not been a good start for West Indies after the break.

24.4

Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, A couple off the inner half! Fuller and on the pads, Hetmyer swings and it goes off the inner half through backward square leg for two. 50-run stand up between the two. They need to up the ante now.

24.3

Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, A dot! Very full again on off, Hetmyer hits it hard but straight to mid off.

24.2

Mohammed Shami to Shai Hope, Another very full ball, all Hope can do is jam it through covers for another run.

24.1

Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Very full and on middle, difficult to get under those. Hetmyer hits it down to long on for one.

over

24 | 3 Runs | HH: 167/2

23.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Shai Hope, A dot to end a good first over by Jadeja. This is flatter and on off, turns away. Hope plays it towards cover.

23.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, Slightly shorter and outside off, Hetmyer hits it with the turn through wide mid on for one.

23.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, Flatter and outside off, Hetmyer goes back and pushes it to covers.

23.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Shai Hope, Now brings the reverse sweep out but can't beat short third man. A single.

23.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Shai Hope, NOT OUT! That is why, as Hope has dragged his foot back in. This is fired in on off, Hope looks to go downtown but the ball turns away and beats the outside edge. Pant does well to collect the ball and whip the bails off. The umpire takes it upstairs and replays show that Hope drags his feet out but did manage to get it back in time.

A stumping appeal has been taken upstairs. The Indians do not seem very excited.

23.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, Flatter and shorter on middle, Hetmyer is hurried into the pull, he mistimes it through square leg for one.

Ravindra Jadeja is on!

over

23 | 6 Runs | HH: 164/2

22.6

Mohammed Shami to Shai Hope, A dot to end the first over after the break! A yorker on middle, Hope jams it out to point.

22.5

Mohammed Shami to Shai Hope, Nicely played! This is fuller and around off, Hope strokes it wide of covers for two.

22.4

Mohammed Shami to Shai Hope, On off and on a length, it skids through. Hope keeps it out.

22.3

Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Shorter and on the body, Hetmyer looks to pull but gets an inside edge onto the body. It rolls on the off side for one.

22.2

Mohammed Shami to Shai Hope, A good short one. Hope though gets on top of the bounce and pulls it through square leg. It rolls slow off the grass, the outfield seems slow so just a run.

22.2

Mohammed Shami to Shai Hope, A short one but down the leg side, it has been wided!

22.1

Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, A single to start after the delay! A short ball around off, Hetmyer guides it through backward point for one.

We are finally all set to resume! The players make their way out to the middle. Yuzvendra Chahal is seen asking for the ball from the umpire so he may start. Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope will resume their innings. However, it is not Chahal who is going to bowl, it is Mohammad Shami. Here we go...

Update 1425 local (1825) - Even better news now! Game to start at 1435 local, it is a 35-over per side game so West Indies still have 13 more overs to play.

Update 1410 local (1810) - We have positive news for you once again! The rain has stopped AGAIN, the covers are off AGAIN. The umpires are out in the middle doing the inspection.

Update 1400 local (1800 GMT) - Nothing new to update, it continues to rain, not that heavy though.

Update 1310 local (1710 GMT) - The happiness the last update gave did not last for long as it has started to rain again. The covers are back on and the wait continues.

Update 1300 local (1700 GMT) - We now have brilliant news for you. The covers are off, the groundsmen have done their job and if there is no further rain, the game will restart at 1315 local.

Update 1235 local (1635 GMT) - Well, we do have better news for you. The rain has stopped and the groundsmen are out doing their job. However, we have started to lose overs now. Also, it is still quite dark out there so the showers could be around the corner. All we can do now is, wait!

Update 1155 local (1535 GMT) - Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it has started to rain again. It was expected that the play would start at 1200 local but it has been delayed and there is no news as to when it will begin. Let's just hope it starts soon.

Update 1150 local (1530 GMT) - Good news! The rain has stopped so it was just a passing shower and the covers are off too. Let us hope action resumes quickly.

Update 1132 local (1532 GMT) - The rain is back and the players make their way towards the pavilion. The covers are brought on again. This too seems to be a passing shower. However, it does not seem to be one now as more covers are coming on. Also, it is coming down hard.

over

22 | 6 Runs | HH: 158/2

21.6

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket. A good comeback by the bowler after going for a boundary on the first ball.

21.5

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Slower through the air on middle, Hope keeps it out.

21.4

Kedar Jadhav to Shimron Hetmyer, On middle, this is eased down to long on for one.

21.3

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Shorter and on middle, Hope pulls it through mid-wicket for one.

21.2

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Goes back to bowling it fuller and on middle, it is hit back to the bowler.

21.1

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, FOUR! A welcome boundary! One after quite some time. A poor delivery this, short and outside off, Hope has enough time to go back and slap it through covers.

over

21 | 4 Runs | HH: 152/2

20.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, On the pads, Hope works it through square leg for one.

20.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Fuller and on middle, Hope hits it out to covers.

20.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Chahal gets away with one there! It is shorter and on middle, the ball skids through. Hope mistimes his pull through mid-wicket for two. 150 up.

20.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Flatter and on off, Hope goes back and pushes it to covers.

20.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, On middle, Hope lunges forward and defends it onto the ground.

20.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, On middle, Hetmyer goes back and works it with the turn through mid-wicket for one.

over

20 | 2 Runs | HH: 148/2

19.6

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Another tossed up ball on off, this is defended. The two spinners bowling at the moment are really getting through their overs quickly and also bowling some tight ones.

19.5

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, On middle, this is worked to the left of the square leg fielder.

19.4

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Floats it up on off, Hope pushes it back to the bowler.

19.3

Kedar Jadhav to Shimron Hetmyer, Slightly shorter on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.

19.2

Kedar Jadhav to Shimron Hetmyer, Flatter and on middle, Hetmyer pushes it back to the bowler.

19.1

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Floats it up on off, this is hit down to long off for one.

over

19 | 3 Runs | HH: 146/2

18.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Dot ball to finish off the over. A mix-up between Hetmyer and Hope but no damage done. Full and on off, Hetmyer hits it towards point. Hope sets off for a run but Hetmyer responds late. Hope sends him back and he is safely back. Good over by him, just 3 runs off it.

18.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Again tossed up and full, pushed towards mid on for one.

18.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Up and over! Hetmyer comes down the ground and plays this one towards deep mid-wicket. The batters cross and take a single.

18.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Again on the pads, Hetmyer plays this one towards mid-wicket.

18.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Fuller one on the pads, pushed to long on for a single.

18.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Beauty! Pitched on a good length outside off, it pitches and turns away. Hope tries to play at it but gets beaten.

over

18 | 2 Runs | HH: 143/2

17.6

Kedar Jadhav to Shimron Hetmyer, On middle, this is defended onto the ground. A very good over by Jadhav.

17.5

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, On middle, this is worked on the leg side for one.

17.4

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Fuller on middle, Hope pushes it back to the bowler.

17.3

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Good footwork by the bowler! This is on middle, Hope pushes it to the right of the bowler who sticks his leg out and kicks it straight to mid-wicket. Saves a run.

17.2

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Almost! This is on the pads, Hope is early in his flick. It goes uppishly but short of square leg.

17.1

Kedar Jadhav to Shimron Hetmyer, Flatter and on middle, Hetmyer looks to put bat on ball but it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.

over

17 | 4 Runs | HH: 141/2

16.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, On the stumps again, Hope is happy to block it out.

16.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Flatter and on middle, this is defended.

16.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, In the air but just wide! This is on the pads, Hetmyer works it uppishly but wide of leg gully and down to fine leg for one.

16.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Flatter and on off, Hetmyer pushes it wide of long off and takes an easy two.

16.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Fuller and quicker on middle, Hope hits it down to long on and gets to the other end.

16.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Flatter and on off, Hope defends it out.

over

16 | 3 Runs | HH: 137/2

15.6

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, A misfield and a run! This is on middle, Hope pushes it back to the bowler who does not collect it cleanly. It goes towards long off for one.

15.5

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Floats it up on off, Hope defends it onto the ground.

15.4

Kedar Jadhav to Shimron Hetmyer, On the pads again, Hetmyer nudges it around the corner for one.

15.3

Kedar Jadhav to Shimron Hetmyer, This is angled into the batter, Hetmyer works it to mid-wicket.

15.2

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Flatter and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.

15.1

Kedar Jadhav to Shai Hope, Gives it a lot of flight on off, Hope drills it but straight to covers.

Kedar Jadhav is on now!

over

15 | 7 Runs | HH: 134/2

14.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Too straight and Hetmyer nudges it fine. Chahal bowls it on the pads, Hetmyer flicks it towards fine leg. No fielder there and a boundary results.

14.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Loopy ball on off, Hope drives it hard towards cover. Kohli misfields and a run is taken as the ball goes down to long off.

14.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Floats it up on middle, Hetmyer works it with the turn through square leg for one.

14.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, A little too full on off, Hope eases it down to long off and gets to the other end.

14.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, On middle, Hope lunges and keeps it out.

14.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Played to the point region by the batsman.

over

14 | 4 Runs | HH: 127/2

13.6

Khaleel Ahmed to Shimron Hetmyer, Full and on middle, Hetmyer strokes it back to the bowler.

13.5

Khaleel Ahmed to Shai Hope, Fuller and around off, Hope drives it through covers for one.

13.4

Khaleel Ahmed to Shai Hope, Back of a length on off, Hope stands tall and guides it to point.

13.3

Khaleel Ahmed to Shimron Hetmyer, Shortish and outside off, Hetmyer guides it down to third man for one.

13.2

Khaleel Ahmed to Shimron Hetmyer, On middle, this is kept out.

13.1

Khaleel Ahmed to Shimron Hetmyer, A couple now! On the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

over

13 | 2 Runs | HH: 123/2

12.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, In the air... safe again! India just do not have luck on their side here. This is shorter and on middle, it sticks in the surface. Hetmyer goes back and tries to pull but is slightly early in the stroke. A top edge and it goes towards deep mid-wicket. Jadeja from mid-wicket runs backwards and dives forward but can't get to it. A single taken.

12.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shimron Hetmyer, Floats it up outside off, this is defended.

12.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Hope is off the mark in a lucky manner! Chahal tosses this up outside off, Hope goes back and looks to punch. The ball not only sticks off the surface but also turns away. Hope's one hand is off the handle, it goes off the toe end over the cover fielder for one.

12.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Flatter and on the pads, Hope looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

12.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Some turn there! This is on off and it turns away. Hope goes back and pushes it to covers.

12.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, Floats it up on off, Hope pushes it back to the bowler.

over

12 | 6 Runs | HH: 121/2

11.6

Khaleel Ahmed to Shimron Hetmyer, A good bumper to end! Hetmyer ducks under this one. End of a successful over by Khaleel.

11.5

Khaleel Ahmed to Shimron Hetmyer, Shorter and on middle, Hetmyer hops and blocks it.

DRINKS! Shimron Hetmyer is the new man in for the Windies. Lewis and Gayle have hit the Indian bowlers all over the park but with both of them back in the hut now, India have a chance to turn the tide.

11.4

Khaleel Ahmed to Chris Gayle, OUT! CAUGHT! Gayle's innings comes to an end. And maybe his international career as well. A standing ovation as he walks off. Not only that, all the Indian players walk upto him, shake his hand and congratulate him as he walks off. A nice gesture as by the Indian players, also speaks a lot about Gayle and shows what a legend he has been. He was at his destructive best today. Not only I, but many out there would have hoped for him to continue but all good things must come to an end right? He though has done his job. Khaleel gets his first. A much-needed wicket for the youngster as he was being hit to all ends of the park. This will really make him feel good as he has got the man who was hitting him to all ends of the park. He bowls another ball which is slightly short and outside off. Gayle slaps it hard but flat towards mid off. Kohli there dives forward and takes it. Two wickets in quick succession for India. Both the openers who were going great are back.

11.3

Khaleel Ahmed to Chris Gayle, In the air... but safe! Gayle goes after this shorter one but top edges it, the ball lands in the long off region but unfortunately no fielder there. He survives.

11.2

Khaleel Ahmed to Chris Gayle, FOUR! Creamed it! Short of a length ball way outside off, Gayle cuts it with ease towards point for a boundary.

11.1

Khaleel Ahmed to Chris Gayle, Good length ball on the off pole, Gayle pushes it back towards Khaleel.

over

11 | 1 Runs | HH: 115/1

10.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Shai Hope, A dot to end a brilliant first over by Chahal! This is on off, Hope blocks it out.

Shai Hope is the new man in for West Indies.

10.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Evin Lewis, OUT! In the air... taken! Chahal has provided the breakthrough, like he has done so many times in the past. The stand which was taking the game away from India has been broken. The Indian fans and the players will breathe a small sigh of relief here. Lewis continues to play the attacking mode. he goes for the slog sweep but picks the wrong ball. It is the googly, Lewis looks to go against the turn but only manages a top edge. It goes high up in the air towards long on. Dhawan settles under it and takes it. End of an entertaining innings by Lewis and a wonderful partnership. India though now have a chance to pull things back a little.

10.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Chris Gayle, Another googly on off, Gayle pushes it towards cover for one.

10.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Chris Gayle, Well bowled! A googly on off, Gayle does not pick it. He looks to put bat on ball but misses.

10.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Chris Gayle, Flatter and on middle, Gayle defends it onto the ground.

10.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Chris Gayle, Down the leg side, Gayle looks to paddle it but it goes off the top edge but well short of short fine leg.

Powerplay 2 is on now. 4 fielders are allowed outside the circle. Yuzvendra Chahal to bowl the first over of powerplay 2.

over

10 | 17 Runs | HH: 114/0

9.6

Khaleel Ahmed to Evin Lewis, Swing and a miss! This is on a length and outside off, Lewis swings hard but misses. A dot to end but a brilliant, brilliant Powerplay for West Indies. They are 114 for 0 in it.

9.5

Khaleel Ahmed to Evin Lewis, Shorter and outside off, Lewis looks to cut but ends up chopping it.

9.4

Khaleel Ahmed to Chris Gayle, Safe again! Everything going gayle's way at the moment. Khaleel bowls this short and outside off, Gayle looks to go big again but ends up slicing it towards deep point. The fielder from point runs backwards towards the ball. Rohit in the deep is sprinting to his right but both don't get there. A single in the end.

Something's wrong with Pant! He is seen removing his pads and is in some pain. The physio is out but not sure what has happened to him.

9.3

Khaleel Ahmed to Chris Gayle, FOUR! Just over! Khaleel has been taken to the cleaners here. This is short and outside off, Gayle slaps it over the mid on fielder and it races away to the fence.

9.2

Khaleel Ahmed to Chris Gayle, SIX! A one-handed biggie! Khaleel too has a smile on his face. He goes short again and on the body. Gayle pulls it over square leg and it just about clears the fence. 12 from the first two balls.

9.1

Khaleel Ahmed to Chris Gayle, SIX! 100 up and Gayle's fifty too. He brings them up in style. This has been some hitting from him. 103 in 55 balls is the team's score and Gayle has 54 out of them in 30 balls. He was on the back foot waiting for the short one. Khaleel bowls it short and this is pulled way over the mid-wicket fence.

over

9 | 18 Runs | HH: 97/0

8.6

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, FOUR! 18 from this over! The run rate is just below 11 now! This is some start for the Windies. Kumar bowls this fuller and outside off, Lewis lofts it over the mid off fielder and it goes for a one bounce boundary.

8.5

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, On the pads again, Gayle works it through mid-wicket for one.

8.4

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, Shorter and outside off, Lewis throws his bat at it, it goes toward deep point for another one.

8.3

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, Some respite for the bowler as it is just one. On the pads, Gayle works it around the corner and gets to the other end.

8.2

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, SIX! A fielder at the fence, Gayle does not care! He hammers this length ball over the long on fence. Chahal was there but he hit it well wide.

8.1

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, FOUR! Off the inner half! Everything going West Indies' way at the moment. This is fuller and outside off, Gayle looks to drag it on the leg side but it goes off the inner half wide of mid on and for a boundary.

8.1

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, WIDE! Kumar looks to bowl away from Gayle's zone. He though bowls it too wide outside off. Wided.

over

8 | 16 Runs | HH: 79/0

7.6

Khaleel Ahmed to Chris Gayle, Goes short to Gayle again! He mistimes his pull through mid-wicket for one as there is a fielder in the deep. Khaleel too starts expensively. 16 from the over. West Indies are almost going at 10 per over. 500 today?

7.5

Khaleel Ahmed to Evin Lewis, Just a single! Shorter and outside off, Lewis pushes it through covers for one.

7.4

Khaleel Ahmed to Evin Lewis, FOUR! Too easy for the West Indian openers at the moment! This is fuller and on middle, once again it is right in the zone of Lewis. He whips it over the mid-wicket fielder and a boundary results.

7.3

Khaleel Ahmed to Evin Lewis, On a good length and outside off, Lewis guides it to point.

7.2

Khaleel Ahmed to Evin Lewis, FOUR! 10 from the first two balls! Shorter and outside off, Lewis drags his pull, gets it through mid-wicket and bags another boundary.

7.1

Khaleel Ahmed to Evin Lewis, SIX! The bowling change does not make a difference here. The ball is still being hit out of the park. This is on the pads, Lewis whips it with the angle and over the square leg fence.

Khaleel Ahmed is on now! India need a wicket here, can he deliver?

over

7 | 14 Runs | HH: 63/0

6.6

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one. Lewis will keep strike and another good over for West Indies comes to an end. Also, 50 have been scored in the last 3 overs. Unreal stuff!

6.5

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, Goes back to bowling length on middle, Lewis defends it. A rare defensive stroke and a rare dot ball.

6.4

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, SIX! The Indian bowlers are just not sure where to bowl at the moment! Kumar goes short again but it is on the body, Lewis helps it on its way over the fine leg fence.

6.4

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, WIDE! Goes short again and on middle, Lewis ducks under it. Wided.

6.3

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, In the air... safe! Maybe the fielder could have put in a better effort. This is shorter and on the body, Gayle looks to pull but does not get on top of the bounce. He gets a top edge which goes to the right of the deep square leg fielder. He runs to the ball but it lands just ahead of him. A run taken.

6.2

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, FOUR! Stand and deliver! That is exactly what Gayle is doing here. Once again it is not right off the middle but the result is what he wanted. This is full and outside off, Gayle drags it through mid on and bags a boundary.

6.1

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, That is a very good shot but just for one! 50 up for West Indies. Excellent start for them. This is on a good length and around off, Lewis creams it through covers. There is a fielder in the deep so just the one.

over

6 | 20 Runs | HH: 49/0

5.6

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, FOUR! 20 from the over! Runs flowing here. Bowl short, he would hit you for a boundary, you bowl full, Gayle would do the same. This is outside off and fuller. Gayle hits it through covers and the ball races away to the fence.

5.5

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, FOUR! Make that 16 now! This time Gayle was ready for the short one, he goes back and pulls it over mid-wicket and bags another boundary. Raining boundaries at the moment.

5.4

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, 12 from the first 4 balls! Shorter and on the body, Gayle is hurried into the pull shot. It goes off the splice but over mid-wicket for a couple.

5.3

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, FOUR! Slapped! Gayle and Lewis are going after the bowlers here. This is short and outside off, it is the slower one. Gayle waits for it and then powers it through covers for a boundary. 10 from the first three balls.

5.2

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, Tucks the batter up by bowling it on the body, Gayle defends it out.

5.1

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, SIX! In the air... and all the way! Consecutive sixes for West Indies. This is on middle and on a length. Gayle moves his front leg out of the way and stretches his arms, he lofts it over the bowler's head and it goes all the way.

over

5 | 16 Runs | HH: 29/0

4.6

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, SIX! High and handsome! 16 from the over. The West Indies openers seem to have come out with intent. This is right in Lewis' zone and he goes after it. Full and outside off, Evin lofts it over covers and it goes all the way. West Indies are off to a very good start here.

4.6

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, WIDE! Kumar now goes for a slower bumper but there is tennis ball like bounce on this one. It bounces way over the batter's head and it has been wided.

4.5

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, Well bowled! A slower yorker on middle, Lewis though is up for the challenge as he gets his bat down in time and jams it out.

4.4

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! This was not right off the middle but hit well enough. The key here was that he picked the length early. It was slightly short and on middle, Lewis goes back and heaves it over wide mid on and a boundary results.

4.3

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, EDGY FOUR! Fortunate one! Shorter and just outside off, Lewis looks to cut but it is too close to play that shot. He gets an inside edge which goes really close past the off pole and down to the fine leg fence.

4.2

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, Good fielding! Jadeja is the man! This is outside off, Lewis drives it square on the off side. The fielder at point dives to his right and saves at least two.

4.1

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, On the pads, Gayle looks to flick but misses. The ball hits the pads and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.

over

4 | 0 Runs | HH: 13/0

3.6

Mohammed Shami to Evin Lewis, Shami's second is a maiden. Good comeback by him after going for runs in his first. This is fuller and on off, Lewis strokes it to covers.

3.5

Mohammed Shami to Evin Lewis, 5 dots in a row now! Back of a length and on off, Lewis guides it to cover-point.

3.4

Mohammed Shami to Evin Lewis, 4 dots in a row as Lewis works this one with the angle to the man at mid-wicket.

3.3

Mohammed Shami to Evin Lewis, Around off, Lewis looks to drive it on the up but it goes off the outer half towards cover.

3.2

Mohammed Shami to Evin Lewis, On a good length and it is on off, EL defends it out.

3.1

Mohammed Shami to Evin Lewis, Good length and outside off, Lewis does not play at it.

over

3 | 1 Runs | HH: 13/0

2.6

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, Fuller and around off, Gayle takes one hand off the handle as he pushes it to mid off. It seemed like a slower one and Gayle may have been foxed. To not hit it up in the air, he took one hand off. Two tight overs by Kumar to begin with.

2.5

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, Not sure what to do there was Gayle! This is just outside off, Gayle initially looks to play at it but then at the very end, bails out. The ball goes really close past the outside edge.

2.4

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, Gayle takes a couple of steps down the track but Kumar bowls it on the shorter side, Chris pushes it back towards the bowler.

2.3

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, A direct hit but the batter is well in! This is on off, Lewis pushes it towards mid off and takes off. Rohit flicks it onto the stumps at the bowler's end but the batsman is well in.

2.2

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, Another back of a length ball on off, Lewis stands tall and pushes it to covers.

2.1

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Evin Lewis, Back of a length and on off, Lewis pushes it to mid off.

over

2 | 12 Runs | HH: 12/0

1.6

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, FOUR! Up and over, not timed that well but good enough to fetch a boundary. 12 from the over, an expensive start from Shami. This is angled into the batter. Gayle flicks it with the angle over mid-wicket and the ball races away.

1.5

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, Slightly fuller and on middle, Gayle once again defends it nicely.

1.4

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, Bowls a back of a length delivery on off, Gayle stands tall and keeps it out.

We are now set to resume! The umpires make their way out to the middle and so do the players. Mohammad Shami will continue his over.

The rain has stopped, the covers are being removed, the sun is out now. We should start soon.

Update 0938 local (1338 GMT) - It has started to rain! The umpires though are happy to continue playing. Scratch what I just wrote as the covers are being called on. The players are going off. It seems a passing shower though. Don't think it is going to be a long delay.

1.3

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, On a good length and outside off, Gayle lets it be.

1.2

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, SIX! Gayle takes full toll of it! He is off the mark with a biggie. Shami bowls a length ball around middle, Gayle was waiting for it. He clears the left leg and lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Free Hit time!

1.2

Mohammed Shami to Chris Gayle, Well bowled but Shami has overstepped! It is on a length and around off, it pitches and straightens. Gayle initially feels for it but then pulls his bat back. Free Hit coming up now.

1.1

Mohammed Shami to Evin Lewis, West Indies are underway courtesy a leg bye! This is on the pads, Lewis looks to flick but misses. The ball brushes the pads and goes down to fine leg. A leg bye taken.

Mohammed Shami to bowl from the other end with the second new ball.

over

1 | 0 Runs | HH: 0/0

0.6

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, A maiden to begin with by Kumar! He lands one on a length again around off, Gayle pushes it back to the bowler.

0.5

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, Another dot! One more ball on a length and outside off, Gayle lets it be.

0.4

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, Lands this on middle and angles it away, Gayle pushes it back to the bowler.

0.3

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, A good shot but for no runs! Slightly fuller and on off, no swing for Kumar this time. Gayle strokes it nicely but straight to mid off.

0.2

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, Drags his length back a little and lands it on middle, Gayle blocks it out.

0.1

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chris Gayle, Starts off with a fuller length ball around off, there is slight movement away from the batsman. Gayle pushes it gently to mid off.

We are all set for the action to begin! The Indian players make their way out to the middle. The West Indies openers, Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis, follow. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bowl the first over with the first new ball. Here we go...

INDIA (PLAYING XI) - Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal (IN FOR KULDEEP CHAHAL), Khaleel Ahmed.

WEST INDIES (PLAYING XI) - Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Jason Holder (C), Carlos Brathwaite, Fabian Allen (IN FOR SHELDON COTTRELL), Keemo Paul (IN FOR OSHANE THOMAS), Kemar Roach.

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, says bowling first is not a bad thing, they have done what they have wanted to most of the times by winning the toss but that is something they can't control. Further adds it is an opportunity to come out and execute their skills today. States they lost their way with the bat a little after a break in the last game and that is what they want to improve, they want to be professional and do well. Informs there is one change, Kuldeep goes out and Chahal comes in.

West Indies skipper, Jason Holder, says it looks a good wicket and they want to make use of it. Further adds the weather can't be controlled and they want to focus on things they can, the need to bat well and then defend what they put up. States they have done a lot of talking about their batting and now it is time for execution, the players have to be responsible and they need to learn from their mistakes. Mentions he tries and take as much as responsibility as possible but it is a team game and everyone has to chip in. Informs they have two changes, Cottrell and Thomas sit out and Allen and Paul come in.

TOSS - Up goes the coin and it lands in the favor of Jason Holder. West Indies have won the toss for the FIRST TIME in this series. THEY WILL BAT FIRST!

PITCH REPORT - Daren Ganga says that the pitch is drier than the last one and reckons this will be better for batting. Ganga further adds that there will be some assistance for the pacers. Further adds that weather might play a factor in this game and hence he feels the toss will be important.

Rain played spoilsport in the first game, rain did try and play spoilsport in the second but we did manage to get a result which saw India win. The visitors have now taken an unassailable lead and will be eager to seal the series here. West Indies on the other hand, are still winless since India came touring. They too will be desperate to win today and it is a must-win for them if they are to avoid a series loss. Will we see India win another series or will the spoils be shared? Welcome to the coverage. Stay tuned for the toss and teams in a while.

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