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West Indies vs India, India in West Indies 3 ODI Series 2023, 3rd ODI - Full Squad
02
nd Innings
West Indies
151/10
(35.3 OV)
RR 4.25
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Brandon King
c Ishan Kishan b Mukesh Kumar
0
5
0
0
Kyle Mayers
b Mukesh Kumar
4
10
1
0
Alick Athanaze
b Kuldeep Yadav
32
50
3
0
Shai Hope
c Shubman Gill b Mukesh Kumar
5
9
1
0
Keacy Carty
c Shubman Gill b Jaydev Unadkat
6
12
1
0
Shimron Hetmyer
c Suryakumar Yadav b Shardul Thakur
4
6
1
0
Romario Shepherd
c Jaydev Unadkat b Shardul Thakur
8
8
2
0
Yannic Cariah
lbw b Kuldeep Yadav
19
33
3
0
Alzarri Joseph
c Ishan Kishan b Shardul Thakur
26
39
1
2
Gudakesh Motie
not out
39
34
4
3
Jayden Seales
b Shardul Thakur
1
9
0
0
Total
151/10
(35.3 OV)
RR 4.25
Fall of Wickets
1-1 (Brandon King, 0.5 ov), 2-7 (Kyle Mayers, 3 ov), 3-17 (Shai Hope, 6.3 ov), 4-35 (Keacy Carty, 10.5 ov), 5-40 (Shimron Hetmyer, 12 ov), 6-50 (Romario Shepherd, 14 ov), 7-75 (Alick Athanaze, 21.1 ov), 8-88 (Yannic Cariah, 23.4 ov), 9-143 (Alzarri Joseph, 33.2 ov), 10-151 (Jayden Seales, 35.3 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Mukesh Kumar
7
1
30
3
Hardik Pandya
4
1
13
0
Shardul Thakur
6.3
0
37
4
Jaydev Unadkat
5
0
16
1
Kuldeep Yadav
8
3
25
2
Ravindra Jadeja
5
1
29
0
01
st Innings
India
351/5
(50.0 OV)
RR 7.02
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Ishan Kishan
st Shai Hope b Yannic Cariah
77
64
8
3
Shubman Gill
c Yannic Cariah b Gudakesh Motie
85
92
11
0
Ruturaj Gaikwad
c Brandon King b Alzarri Joseph
8
14
1
0
Sanju Samson
c Shimron Hetmyer b Romario Shepherd
51
41
2
4
Hardik Pandya
not out
70
52
4
5
Suryakumar Yadav
c Yannic Cariah b Romario Shepherd
35
30
2
2
Ravindra Jadeja
not out
8
7
0
0
Shardul Thakur
Jaydev Unadkat
Kuldeep Yadav
Mukesh Kumar
Total
351/5
(50.0 OV)
RR 7.02
Fall of Wickets
1-143 (Ishan Kishan, 19.4 ov), 2-154 (Ruturaj Gaikwad, 23 ov), 3-223 (Sanju Samson, 31.5 ov), 4-244 (Shubman Gill, 38.4 ov), 5-309 (Suryakumar Yadav, 46.5 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Jayden Seales
8
0
75
0
Kyle Mayers
4
0
25
0
Alzarri Joseph
10
0
77
1
Gudakesh Motie
10
1
38
1
Romario Shepherd
10
0
73
2
Yannic Cariah
8
0
58
1
02
nd Innings
West Indies
Well then, Hardik Pandya picks up the trophy and begins the celebrations with the whole team, as they line-up for a team photo, capurting the winning moment away from home. We are now down to the last leg of India's tour of the West Indies which consists of a five-match T20I series. The first T20I will take place on Thursday, the 3rd of August at this very venue. The first ball will be bowled at 8.00 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). As always, you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Hardik Pandya, the stand-in skipper of India, says that it was a very special game. Mentions that he looks forward to such games when something is on the line. Shares that they knew what was at stake in this game. States that the way the boys showed and enjoyed the game was heartening to see. Also says that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are an integral part of the game but feels that is important to give exposure to the youngsters. Shares that he had a chat with Virat Kohli a couple of days where he advised him to spend time out in the middle which helped him. Shares that the ball was doing just a bit and the game was sealed in the first Powerplay itself. Ends by saying that this is one of the nicest grounds he has played cricket in.
Shai Hope, the captain of West Indies is in for a chat. He starts by saying that hindsight is the best sight but he does not think he would change anything. States that they could not do much damage with the new ball. He thought 350 was an acheivable target on this wicket, but it was not meant to be. The key was to set up a solid platform and it is evident that they lacked. Mentions that he feels the boys haven't been consistent with their attitudes.
Ishan Kishan wins the Player of the Series award for his consistent batting up top and brilliant golvework behind the sticks. He starts by saying that he is unhappy as he was unable to finish the games. Mentions that whenever he comes down here the next time he will try to finish the game and score plenty of runs. Informs that he was not thinking about what he did in the previous game, but remained focus and kept take a new ball with a clear head. States that it is always important to win at this level. Informs that even after scoring 350 runs they were on their toes for picking quick wickets and everything is looking positive at the moment. He says that the team is focused on the upcoming series, rather than focusing on the T20 World Cup happening next year here in West Indies.
Shubman Gill wins the Player of the Match for his brilliant knock of 85 runs from 92 balls. He starts by saying that it was a very special knock since it was his first fifty of the tour. Shares that it was a pretty good wicket to bat on. Adds that the wicket got tougher to bat as the ball got old. Reckons that as an opener, it is about assessing the conditions as early as possible. Feels that it is important to keep putting pressure on the opposition in the ODI format. Ends by saying that he tries to play his own game and does not think of external factors.
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Earlier in the match, after being put to bat. Indian batters came out and meant only business from the get go. Despite Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being rested for this match, it was the opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill that set the tone for the visitors. In total, 4 batters got to their half-centuries, a few stuck for long after that, while a few slipped out soon after getting 50 runs. Nevertheless, one of them was the stand-in skipper, Hardik Pandya, who took the matter into his own hands at the very end, and made sure to take his side to a gigantic total. During the chase, Indian bowlers did not give the batters any sniff and took the game away from them quite comfortably.
This is what an Indian side is capable of. It was a dominating performance by the Indian bowlers from the get go. At first, it is Mukesh Kumar who set the tone with his incredible new ball bowling. The bolwer who made his debut in this series, certainly kept things tight and broke the back bone of this batting line up. He picked up three wickets inside the first Powerplay. Then, Shardul Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav did what they did best, and kept picking wickets at will. At one point, they had the opposition teetering at 88-8, but that 9th wicket-stand delayed the win for the visitors. That's when 'Lord Thakur' put his hand up and broke this stand and soon got the final wicket to complete his four-wicket haul.
To be honest, it was a sorry outing for the hosts especially with the bat in hand. No one could really put their hand up in the top order, it was mostly a one man show by Alick Athanaze who racked up some crucial runs from the top-order department. No other batter could really do anything with the bat which made it more difficult for the hosts to get near this huge target. It was the 9th wicket stand of 55 runs that stood out for the hosts, but they eventually bundled out only for 151 runs, which is not even the half of what India scored.
An emphatic win for India. They have won the final match of this ODI series and with this win, they even seal the series. The match was certainly over a long time back, but a gritty stand between Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Motie meant that West Indies do not lose by an embarrassing margin here, nevertheless, they will be gutted with their performance in the final outing.
35.3
W
Shardul Thakur to Jayden Seales, OUT! TIMBER! There it is, Shardul Thakur finishes with career-best figures and wraps up the game for India! Comes from 'round the wicket and angles it in, at the stumps, on a good length, Jayden Seales clears his front leg and has a wild heave across the line. He connects with thin air and sees his woodwork disturbed. India win by 200 runs and win the series 2-1!
35.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Gudakesh Motie, A length ball, down leg. Motie flicks it to square leg for one.
35.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Gudakesh Motie, Short one, on off. Motie tries to go for the hook shot but misses.
35
over
35 | 0 Runs | HH: 150/9
34.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, A succesful review by Jayden Seales! Bowls a googly, turning in, on off, Jayden Seales gets on the front foot to defend. The ball spins in sharply and catches it on the front pad. The ball lobs towards first slip where it is taken cleanly. The on-field umpire deems it out caught but Jayden Seales goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat and Ball Tracking shows the impact to be umpire's call and wickets is hitting. The on-field decision is overturned as the umpire had given it out caught and there was no bat.
There is some confusion here. The umpire's signal was given as OUT, but the umpire thinks that he had given it caught behind. Although, as the on-field judgement for the lbw was not out. The Ball Tracking which showed that there is umpire's call on impact, the final decision hence stay NOT OUT.
34.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Bowls it full and on off, Jayden Seales presses forward and defends it on the off side.
34.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Quicker this time, on off, Jayden Seales keeps it out on the off side.
34.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Gives the ball more air, googly, full and on middle, Jayden Seales defends it off the front foot.
34.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Short and turning away, on off, Jayden Seales goes back and pushes it down the wicket.
34.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Fullish delivery, on off, Jayden Seales blocks it out down the wicket.
34
over
34 | 7 Runs | HH: 150/9
33.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Gudakesh Motie, Short and wide outside off, Gudakesh Motie throws his hands at the ball but misses.
33.5
6
Shardul Thakur to Gudakesh Motie, SIX! Gudakesh Motie isn't going to go down without a fight! Thakur continues to bowl it into the wicket, on middle, Gudakesh Motie backs away and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
33.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Jayden Seales, On a good length, around leg, Jayden Seales nudges it through square leg for a single.
33.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Jayden Seales, Comes from 'round the wicket and bangs it in, at the batter, Jaydev Unadkat fends it off his gloves on the off side for a dot.
Jayden Seales is the last man in.
33.2
W
Shardul Thakur to Alzarri Joseph, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! It had to be Shardul Thakur who breaks this fighting stand! Bends his back and bangs it in short again, on off, Alzarri Joseph swivels in the crease to pull it hard but does not manage to get on top of the bounce. The ball climbs on him and gets an outside edge which travels at head height towards the keeper. Ishan Kishan completes the catch on his second attempt and West Indies are now 9 down.
33.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Alzarri Joseph, Into the wicket and around off, Alzarri Joseph swings hard as he goes for the pull but connects with thin air.
33
over
33 | 3 Runs | HH: 143/8
32.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Gudakesh Motie, Bowls a bumper, outside off, Gudakesh Motie sways away and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
32.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Gudakesh Motie, Switches to 'round the wicket and serves it on a good length, on off, Gudakesh Motie punches it straight to cover.
32.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Gudakesh Motie, On a hard length, on middle, Gudakesh Motie hacks this one down to mid off.
32.3
2
Mukesh Kumar to Gudakesh Motie, Goes short this time and wide outside off, Gudakesh Motie gets on his toes and reaches out. Steers it wide of third man for a couple of runs.
32.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Gudakesh Motie, Angling away, outside off, on a good length, Gudakesh Motie clears his front leg to heave it away. Mishits it towards cover.
32.1
1
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, Starts on a full length, outside off, Alzarri Joseph leans forward and drives it towards deep cover for a single.
32
over
32 | 5 Runs | HH: 140/8
31.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Gudakesh Motie, Slower and around off, Gudakesh Motie looks to caress it through the off side but misses.
31.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Gudakesh Motie, Sharp bumper! Banged in short and at the batter, Gudakesh Motie gets into an awkward position and ducks underneath.
31.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Gudakesh Motie, Angling in, on middle, Gudakesh Motie pushes it back to Thakur.
31.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Gudakesh Motie, Fuller this time, Gudakesh Motie drives with an open bat face but is unable to get it past backward point.
31.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Alzarri Joseph, On a length, on off, Alzarri Joseph strokes it through covers for a single.
31.1
4
Shardul Thakur to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! Shardul Thakur is welcomed back into the attack with a boundary! Back of a length, around off, Alzarri Joseph hangs back and punches it neatly. Gets it wide of mid off for a boundary.
31
over
31 | 7 Runs | HH: 135/8
30.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Gudakesh Motie, Bowls it full and on off, Gudakesh Motie pushes it to point.
30.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Gudakesh Motie, An appeal for caught behind but turned down! Tossed up, around leg, Gudakesh Motie lunges forward to clip it on the leg side. He misses and the ball lobs off his pads to the right of the keeper. Ishan Kishan does well to get on the end of it and pouches it safely. The umpire is unmoved though. Hardik Pandya sends it upstairs for a review. The UltraEdge shows no bat and India lose their review.
30.4
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Gudakesh Motie, SIX! Gudakesh Motie continues to entertain West Indies fans! Tossed up, just outside off by Jadeja, Gudakesh Motie stays leg side of the ball and smokes it over long off for a maximum.
30.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Angling onto the pads, tucked in front of mid-wicket for a single.
30.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Short and turning away, on off, Alzarri Joseph steers it towards point.
30.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Fired in, short and on off, kept out down the wicket.
30
over
30 | 3 Runs | HH: 128/8
29.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, Pushed through quicker, on off. Motie defends it back to the bowler.
29.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Flighted and on off, the ball turns in. It catches the inside edge of Alzarri Joseph. The ball goes towards short fine leg. They cross for one.
29.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Another dot now as Alzarri Joseph blocks this length ball from inside the crease.
29.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, On leg, clipped into the leg side.
29.2
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Flatter, wide of off. Alzarri Joseph smacks it through the line to deep point for two runs.
29.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Shortish, outside off, it turns back in. Joseph helps it back to the bowler.
Drinks Break! India are only two wickets away now from sealing yet another ODI series against West Indies. It has been a perfect bowling effort and will want to finish the game as quickly as possible. On the other hand, the West Indies have failed to turn up with the bat and it is about delaying the inevitable now. Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Motie are showing good resistance and are not shying away from playing their shots.
29
over
29 | 14 Runs | HH: 125/8
28.6
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Gudakesh Motie, FOUR! An expensive over from Jadeja. Short ball, wide outside off. Motie hangs back and cuts it to deep point for another boundary. 14 runs come from this over. These two batters are loving their time out on the field with the bat in hand as well.
28.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Gudakesh Motie, FOUR! Two boundaries in the over. Motie moves to 20 runs. It is full and outside off. Motie plays it late and guides it past backward point for four runs.
28.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Gudakesh Motie, Around off, dabbed to backward point once again.
28.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Gudakesh Motie, Full and on leg. Motie tries to clip it away but misses.
28.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Gudakesh Motie, A bit short, on off. Motie punches it to backward point.
28.1
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Gudakesh Motie, SIX! These two batters are doing extremely well to delay the win for India. It is too full, on off. Motie gets under it and send it sailing over the long on fence.
28
over
28 | 1 Runs | HH: 111/8
27.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Full, attacking the stumps. Alzarri Joseph defends it out solidly.
27.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, A single now as Motie works this full ball to mid on.
27.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, Around middle. Motie defends it out watchfully.
27.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, Pushed through quicker, on off. Motie defends it out.
27.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, Tosses it up, outside off, turns away a touch. Motie tries to defend it on his front foot but gets beaten.
27.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, Shorter, sliding down leg. Motie helps it to leg slip.
27
over
27 | 0 Runs | HH: 110/8
26.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Quicker and full, on middle. Alzarri Joseph clips it to mid on. A quick maiden over for Jaddu. I literally need to rest my fingers, after every over of his.
26.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length, on off. Joseph defends it into covers once again.
26.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Tosses it up, on off, pushed into covers.
26.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Another dot now as Joseph defends this full ball from inside the crease.
26.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Short, on off. Joseph punches it into covers.
26.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Around off, driven into covers.
26
over
26 | 5 Runs | HH: 110/8
25.6
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, FOUR! Nicely played. Flatter one, wide of off. Motie stays on his back foot and chops it through point for four more.
25.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, Shorter one, turning away. Motie blocks it from inside the crease.
25.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, Fuller one, on off. Motie prods and blocks.
25.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Darted on the pads, Alzarri Joseph nudges it into square leg. One run taken.
25.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Loops it up, on off. Joseph leans in and blocks it out watchfully.
25.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Quicker, down leg. Alzarri Joseph tries to clip it away but misses.
25
over
25 | 13 Runs | HH: 105/8
24.6
1
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, LEG BYE! Good length, sliding down leg. Alzarri Joseph tries to tickle it down to fine leg but misses. Although, the ball still reaches there off the pads. The batters cross for a leg bye.
24.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, Good length, wide of off. Alzarri Joseph smacks it through the line to covers.
24.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, A dot now! Mukesh Kumar nails his yorker, and makes sure another freebie isn't really a freebie. Alzarri Joseph drills it to mid on.
24.4
3
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, NO BALL! Mukesh Kumar oversteps once again. It is a full-length ball, on middle. Joseph clips it through the leg side for a brace. The ummpire signals a Free-Hit for the second time in this over.
24.3
1
Mukesh Kumar to Gudakesh Motie, A length ball, outside off. Motie punches it through the line. The ball rolls through the cover region for one.
24.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, A short ball, on off. Alzarri Joseph goes for the pull again but it catches the top-edge. The ball flies towards mid off. No one puts in an effort to catch it as it is a Free-Hit. The batters take one.
24.2
7
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, SIX! BANG! The fans cheer get loud now. Back of a length, on the body. Alzarri Joseph swivels and smokes it over the square leg fence for a biggie. The umpire signals a no ball as the bowler oversteps. Free-Hit coming up!
24.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, A length ball, jagging in. Alzarri Joseph defends it out from inside the crease.
Mukesh Kumar (5-1-15-3) returns to the attack.
24
over
24 | 10 Runs | HH: 92/8
23.6
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, FOUR! Nicely played. It is fuller, on off. Motie gets low and sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.
23.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Gudakesh Motie, Tosses it up, outside off, the ball grips and turns in. Motie tries to swipe it across the line but misses. Ishan Kishan gathers the ball and takes the bails off, he soon appeals for stumping. The square leg umpire takes it upstairs, but the replays confirm that Motie had his back leg grounded.
Gudakesh Motie comes out to bat.
23.4
W
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, OUT! LBW! This looks plumb. Kuldeep Yadav goes fuller, and on middle. Yannic Cariah tries to sweep it away and try to make the most of the momentum. Although, he does not time it well. The ball sneaks through and pings him on his pads. Kuldeep Yadav appeals and the finger goes up. Yannic Cariah takes the review but this time even the third umpire cannot save him as the Ball Tracking shows THREE REDS. West Indies now 88/8.
23.3
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, FOUR! Edgy! Tosses it up, on middle. Yannic Cariah tries to be aggressive but only manages to get a thick inside edge on it. The ball runs down to fine leg for four runs.
23.2
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Kuldeep Yadav sees the batter come down the wicket and serves it wide of off. Yannic Cariah somehow reaches out and helps it to deep point. They take two runs before the fielder gives it a chase.
23.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Kuldeep Yadav gives it some air, on leg. Yannic Cariah blocks it on his front foot.
23
over
23 | 1 Runs | HH: 82/7
22.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Pushed through quicker, on off. Alzarri Joseph works it to point. Just a single run of the over.
22.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Drifts in a full ball, on off, it turns away sharply. Alzarri Joseph gets beaten on the outside edge.
22.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Quick as a bullet, on a fuller length, Alzarri Joseph blocks it from inside the crease.
22.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alzarri Joseph, Shorter, on middle. Alzarri Joseph eases it back to the bowler.
22.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Yannic Cariah, Floats it up, full and on off. Yannic Cariah flicks it over mid-wicket for a single.
22.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Yannic Cariah, On off, defended back to the bowler.
22
over
22 | 6 Runs | HH: 81/7
21.6
6
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, SIX! HUGE! It is tossed up, full and on middle. Alzarri Joseph clears his front leg and smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum. West Indies fans have something to celebrate for in this wicket-taking over by Kuldeep Yadav.
21.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Another dot now, as Joseph flicks this flat ball to mid on.
21.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Floats it up, around middle. Joseph nudges it to short leg.
21.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Very full, around off. It catches the outside edge but does not carry into the hands of the second slip fielder.
21.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Alzarri Joseph, Pushed through quicker, on middle. Joseph clips it into the leg side.
Alzarri Joseph is the new batter.
21.1
W
Kuldeep Yadav to Alick Athanaze, OUT! TIMBER! Kuldeep Yadav takes some time to get into the wicket's column, but he does so at the start of his third over. West Indies 7 wickets down now. It is tossed up, around off. The ball grips and turns in. Alick Athanaze uses his feet and tries to hit it through the line but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball sneaks through the gap at rattles the sticks.
21
over
21 | 7 Runs | HH: 75/6
20.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Around off, Alick Athanaze shuffles and flicks it into mid-wicket for one more.
20.5
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Quicker and fulller, on off. Alick Athanaze slogs it down to fine leg. The batters take two run.
20.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, On the pads, clipped into mid-wicket.
20.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Looped up, around middle, the ball turns back into the batter. Alick Athanaze gets hit high on his pads.
20.2
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! A confident looking shot. It is fuller, on off. Alick Athanaze gets low and reverse swats it through backward point. The ball races away.
20.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Slower and fuller, outside off. Alick Athanaze steps across and defends.
20
over
20 | 0 Runs | HH: 68/6
19.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Fires it full, and on middle. Yannic Cariah gets his blade down in time and defends it out.
19.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Googly this time, short, on middle, Yannic Cariah reads it well and keeps it out.
19.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Flighted delivery, on middle, Yannic Cariah whips it straight to mid-wicket.
19.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Drifts on the pads, on a full length, Yannic Cariah flicks it to mid-wicket.
19.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Full and at the stumps, blocked out.
19.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, A decent throw and it would have been curtains for Yannic Cariah! Floated up, on middle, Yannic Cariah clips it to the right of mid on and sets off for a single. Alick Athanaze does not respond but Cariah is almost half way through. Shardul Thakur picks the ball cleanly but a wayward throw at the batting end allows Cariah to make his ground comfortably.
19
over
19 | 6 Runs | HH: 68/6
18.6
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Back of a length, on off, Yannic Cariah shuffles across in the crease and eases it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
18.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Edged but short! On a length again, outside off, Yannic Cariah looks to defend from the crease. Gets an outside edge which falls well short of Shubman Gill at first slip.
18.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Bowls it on a length, shaping in, on middle, Yannic Cariah gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad as he tried to defend.
18.3
4
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, FOUR! Nicely clipped! Unadkat drifts on the pads, on a full length, Yannic Cariah brings his wrists into play and clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
18.2
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Lands it on a length, outside off, Alick Athanaze steers it down to third man for a single.
18.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Bowls it full and outside off, Alick Athanaze drives it straight to cover.
18
over
18 | 0 Runs | HH: 62/6
17.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Googly, short and at the stumps, pushed back to the bowler. A maiden by Kuldeep Yadav.
17.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, The technology comes to Yannic Cariah's aid yet again! Kuldeep drops it short and around leg, turning away, Yannic Cariah hangs on the back foot to defend. The ball spins away sharply and catches Cariah right in front of the stumps. The umpire raises his finger and Cariah goes for the review immediately. The UltraEdge shows no bat but the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is pitched outside leg. Yannic Cariah survives and West Indies breathe a sigh of relief.
17.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Googly this time, on middle, Yannic Cariah gets his bat out in front to defend but does not read the googly. Gets rapped on the front pad and India go up in unison. The umpire is unmoved and Hardik Pandya has a word with Kuldeep Yadav and goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat but Ball Tracking shows that the ball is going over the stumps.
17.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Fullish delivery, on middle, Yannic Cariah drives it firmly down the wicket. Kuldeep Yadav gets down low in his follow through and makes a good stop.
17.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Floated up again, on middle, Yannic Cariah gets on the front foot and defends.
India finally bring a spinner into the attack. Kuldeep Yadav picked up 4 wickets in a blink of an eye in the 1st ODI. Can he repeat the heroics here and seal the series for his side?
17.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Yannic Cariah, Starts with a flighted delivery, on middle, Yannic Cariah pushes it back to the bowler.
17
over
17 | 3 Runs | HH: 62/6
16.6
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Around off, on a good length, Yannic Cariah tries to defend from the crease. The ball rolls off the outside edge towards third man for a single.
16.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Serves it on a back of a length, outside off, Yannic Cariah is happy to let the ball go.
16.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Slanting in at the stumps, on a length, Yannic Cariah strokes it straight to mid on.
16.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Honing in on the off stump, Yannic Cariah gets his front foot forward to defend. Gets it off the outer half of the bat towards backward point where Ravindra Jadeja dives to his right and keeps it to a dot.
16.2
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Angling in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
16.1
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Short and on middle, Yannic Cariah swivels and pulls it down to fine leg for one.
16
over
16 | 4 Runs | HH: 59/6
15.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, A dot to end the over with! Shardul Thakur serves a short ball, drifting in. Alick Athanaze sways away from the line of the delivery.
15.5
2
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Short ball, wide of off. Alick Athanaze slaps it to deep point for a brace.
15.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Full and slower, outside off, Alick Athanaze has a push away from the body but misses.
15.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Yannic Cariah, Another delivery on a length, Yannic Cariah works it to deep backward square leg and rotates the strike.
15.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Delivers it on a length, on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze nudges it towards deep backward square leg for a single.
15.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, In the air...but safe! Back of a length, outside off, Alick Athanaze hangs back and chips it a bit uppishly towards mid-wicket.
15
over
15 | 5 Runs | HH: 55/6
14.6
4
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, FOUR! Absolutely glorious! Full and outside off by Unadkat, Yannic Cariah leans forward and creams the drive through extra cover for his first boundary.
14.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Full and angling away, outside off, Yannic Cariah lets it go.
14.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Serves it on a length, on off, Yannic Cariah keeps it out on the leg side.
14.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Full and outside off, a hint of shape in, Yannic Cariah drives and finds cover.
14.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Yannic Cariah, Keeps it full and at the stumps, Yannic Cariah clips it to mid-wicket.
14.1
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Full and around off, Alick Athanaze flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.
Drinks break! India are in front without any doubt. Mukesh Kumar did all the damage with the new ball, and now it is Shardul Thakur working his magic. Only a magicial knock from a lower order batter can take West Indies anywhere near the target. To be realistic, the task looks impossible, but afterall we are talking about cricket. Anything can happen. Yannic Cariah now heads out in the middle.
14
over
14 | 9 Runs | HH: 50/6
13.6
W
Shardul Thakur to Romario Shepherd, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Shardul Thakur has the last laugh! Romario Shepherd does not last long and West Indies lose another. Thakur bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle and leg, Romario Shepherd sees the short ball and tries to take on it. Does not manage to get it off the middle of the bat and holes out to the fielder at fine leg. Jaydev Unadkat stationed there, takes the catch and releases the ball as he seemed to cross the ropes. Settles himself back in and completes the catch. Thakur has his second and India are now 4 wickets away.
13.5
4
Shardul Thakur to Romario Shepherd, FOUR! Not convincing but West Indies will take it! On a good length, at the stumps, Romario Shepherd looks to clip it through mid-wicket. Closes the bat face early and gets a soft leading edge. The ball travels through mid on for a boundary.
13.4
4
Shardul Thakur to Romario Shepherd, FOUR! Romario Shepherd is off the mark in fine fashion! Thakur persists with short length, on middle, Romario Shepherd stands tall and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.
13.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Short of a length, on off, Alick Athanaze whips it off the back foot towards square leg for a single.
13.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, A stifled appeal for caught behind but turned down! Thakur bangs it in short, on middle, Alick Athanaze swivels in the crease to hook it away. Does not manage to make any contact as he fails to get on top of the bounce. Ishan Kishan went up in appeal but not much of an appeal from the rest of the Indian players.
13.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Bowls with a scrambled seam, fraction short, outside off, Alick Athanaze dabs it with soft hands towards point.
13
over
13 | 1 Runs | HH: 41/5
12.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Romario Shepherd, Switches to 'round the wicket and serves it on a good length, just outside off, Romario Shepherd chops it on the bounce towards backward point.
12.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Romario Shepherd, Shortish delivery, on off, Romario Shepherd punches it off the back foot but straight to cover.
12.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Romario Shepherd, Keeps it in the channel on off, on a good length, left alone by Romario Shepherd.
12.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Romario Shepherd, Tailing in sharply, on off, Romario Shepherd gets cramped for room as looks to punch with an angled bat. Gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad.
12.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Romario Shepherd, Hits the length, on off, Romario Shepherd hangs back and pushes it towards point.
12.1
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Delivers it full and around off, Alick Athanaze works it wide of cover and takes a quick single.
Romario Shepherd comes in at number 7.
12
over
12 | 5 Runs | HH: 40/5
11.6
W
Shardul Thakur to Shimron Hetmyer, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Thakur bowls it full and angling away, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer lunges forward and looks to drive it on the up. Does not manage to keep the ball along the ground and finds the cover fielder to perfection. Suryakumar Yadav stationed there makes no mistake and hands Thakur his first wicket. West Indies have now lost half their side.
11.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Shimron Hetmyer, Keeps it on a length, just outside off, Shimron Hetmyer punches sweetly off the back foot but straight to cover.
11.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Shimron Hetmyer, On the pads, clipped straight to square leg.
11.3
4
Shardul Thakur to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Shimron Hetmyer is up and running! Fuller and a bit wide outside off, Shimron Hetmyer frees his arms and drives it through extra cover for a boundary.
11.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Shimron Hetmyer, Delivers it on a length, outside off, pushed back to the bowler.
11.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, A bit fuller and on off, Alick Athanaze goes for the drive. Gets it off the inner half of the bat on the leg side for a single.
11
over
11 | 1 Runs | HH: 35/4
10.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Shimron Hetmyer, In the channel on off, on a length, Shimron Hetmyer looks to defend from the crease. The ball nips away and beats Hetmyer on the outside edge.
Shimron Hetmyer comes in to bat now.
10.5
W
Jaydev Unadkat to Keacy Carty, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Jaydev Unadkat gets into the act now as he strikes in his very first over! A huge blow for West Indies as they lose Keacy Carty now. Comes from over the wicket and bowls it on a back of a length, around off, angling away, Keacy Carty hangs on the back foot and hangs his bat out to defend. Gets an outside edge that travels very low to first slip. Shubman Gill at it again as he dives forward and grabs it inches off the ground. West Indies in all sorts of trouble at 35-4.
10.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Keacy Carty, Angled across, on a length, on off, Keacy Carty shapes to punch it on the off side but mishits it down the wicket.
10.3
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, On a good length, outside off, a hint of away movement, Alick Athanaze opens the bat face and guides it down to third man for a single.
10.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Back of a length, around off, dabbed to point.
10.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Starts with a full delivery, at the stumps, Alick Athanaze looks to clip it away. Gets a soft leading edge towards cover.
Time for Powerplay 2! India can now have a maximum of 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over.
10
over
10 | 6 Runs | HH: 34/3
9.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Keacy Carty, Swing and a miss! On a length, wide outside off. Carty expands his arms, but is unable to get any bat on it.
9.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Keacy Carty, A bit fuller, on off. Carty pushes it to mid on.
9.4
4
Shardul Thakur to Keacy Carty, FOUR! Keacy Carty breaks his shackles now. It is fuller, on leg. Keacy Carty flicks it over mid-wicket. It races away to the fence. A much-needed boundary for Carty. This should settle his nerves.
9.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Much fuller, wide of off. Alick Athanaze reaches out and pushes it to deep point for one.
9.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Keacy Carty, Good length, outside off. Carty punches this into covers for a single.
9.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Keacy Carty, Fuller in length, on off. Carty defends it out.
9
over
9 | 3 Runs | HH: 28/3
8.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, A length ball, outside off. Alick Athanaze helps it into covers.
8.6
1
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, WIDE! Second bumper of the over, and the umpire signals a wide this time. Mukesh Kumar has to reload this one.
8.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Slower ball, wide of off. Alick Athanaze has no shot to offer.
8.5
1
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, WIDE! Back of a length, down the leg side. Alick Athanaze tries to whip it away but does not get any bat on ball. Wide called.
8.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Another dot now! Fuller in length, on fourth stump. Alick Athanaze gets it into the leg side off the inner half.
8.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, A sharp bumper, on leg stump. Alick Athanaze ducks under it.
8.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Keacy Carty, Fuller in length, on the pads. Carty flicks it into mid-wicket for one.
8.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Keacy Carty, Good length, wide of off. Keacy Carty tries to go after it but misses.
8
over
8 | 8 Runs | HH: 25/3
7.6
0
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, Full and on off, pushed to mid on.
7.5
0
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, Good length, on leg stump. Alick Athanaze tries to flick it away but gets hit on his gloves.
7.4
4
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Just past the keeper this time. Consecutive boundaries now. It is fuller, sliding down leg. Alick Athanaze flicks it down to fine leg. Ishan Kishan dives to his left, but could not get his hand on it. The ball races away.
7.3
4
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Short one, on the body. Alick Athanaze pulls it over square leg. The ball races away to the fence.
7.2
0
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, On a length, outside off. Alick Athanaze steps across and drives it into covers.
7.1
0
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, A full-length ball, outside off, angling across. Alick Athanaze hangs his blade away from his body but gets beaten.
7
over
7 | 0 Runs | HH: 17/3
6.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Keacy Carty, A wicket-maiden for Mukesh Kumar now! Back of a length, on top of off. Keacy Carty hops and blocks it out watchfully.
6.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Keacy Carty, Shorter, outside off, left alone.
6.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Keacy Carty, A dot now! A length ball, angled into the body. Keacy Carty flicks it awkwardly. The ball pops up but lands safely.
Keacy Carty is the new man in.
6.3
W
Mukesh Kumar to Shai Hope, OUT! CAUGHT AT SLIPS! Mukesh Kumar is enjoying his time out with the new ball. He picks up his third wicket, in his fourth over. It is a length ball, outside off, nipping away. Shai Hope stays back and throws the blade at it. The ball catches the outside edge and flies to the right of first slip. Shubman Gill takes a sharp catch there. West Indies surely in a spot of bother here.
6.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Shai Hope, A length ball, in the channel. Shai Hope pushes it into the off side.
6.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Shai Hope, A length ball, shaping away outside off. Hope punches it to covers.
6
over
6 | 2 Runs | HH: 17/2
5.6
0
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, Alick Athanaze stays back to this length ball and defends it out watchfully.
5.5
0
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, On a length, around off. Alick Athanaze defends it to point off the outer half.
5.4
1
Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, Full, on the pads. Hope clips it through mid-wicket. They take a single.
5.3
1
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, Fuller in length, sliding down leg. Alick Athanaze flicks it through square leg. They take a single.
5.2
0
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, Back of a length, wide of off. Alick Athanaze chops it to backward point.
5.1
0
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, It is fuller now, on off. The ball stays very low. Alick Athanaze gets his blade down in time and blocks.
5
over
5 | 5 Runs | HH: 15/2
4.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Shai Hope, Length on off, pushed back to the bowler.
4.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Shai Hope, BEATEN! What a comeback from Mukesh Kumar. He has stunned Shai Hope this time. A seam-up delivery, outside off. It is on a length, and later flies off the deck as well. Hope is taken aback by this delivery, and ends up getting beaten on the outside edge as he hangs his blade away from his body.
4.4
4
Mukesh Kumar to Shai Hope, FOUR! Excellent shot from the West Indies skipper. He opens his account with a boundary. It is very full, outside off. Hope leans into it and creams it through covers for a good-looking boundary.
4.3
1
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Back of a length, outside off. Alick Athanaze punches it to deep point. They take a single.
4.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Another dot now! Fuller one, outside off, gets it to swing away after drifting it in. Alick Athanaze tries to go for the booming drive but gets beaten.
4.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Good length, on off, Alick Athanaze tries to defend it out but it catches the inside edge and hits him on his pads.
4
over
4 | 3 Runs | HH: 10/2
3.6
0
Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, Two dots on the trot to end the over! Much fuller, on off. Hope blocks it from inside the crease.
3.5
0
Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, Fuller in length, outside off. Hope knocks it into the off side.
3.4
1
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, Back of a length, on leg. Alick Athanaze heaves it across the line over square leg. The ball lands safely. They take a single.
3.3
0
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, Good length, on middle. Alick Athanaze tucks it into the leg side.
3.2
0
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, A slower length ball, angled across, outside off. Alick Athanaze is unable to put it away.
3.1
2
Hardik Pandya to Alick Athanaze, Much fuller, on off. Alick Athanaze flicks it to deep square leg for two runs.
West Indies skipper Shai Hope comes out to bat.
3
over
3 | 6 Runs | HH: 7/2
2.6
W
Mukesh Kumar to Kyle Mayers, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Mukesh Kumar strikes again and picks up his second wicket in no time. Kyle Mayers, the only batter who got a boundary in this inning so far is send back to the hut. Mukesh Kumar comes 'round the wicket and serves a length ball, on off. Kyle Mayers tries to push it through the line from inside the crease but offers no feet movement. The ball catches the inside edge and crashes into the stumps.
2.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kyle Mayers, On a length, around off. Mayers knocks it into covers.
2.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kyle Mayers, Kyle Mayers now drives this full ball to mid on.
2.3
4
Mukesh Kumar to Kyle Mayers, FOUR! First boundary for West Indies in this chase comes through Mayers. A confident shot as well. Length ball, outside off, angling away. Kyle Mayers stands tall and punches it through the line for four runs.
2.3
1
Mukesh Kumar to Kyle Mayers, WIDE! A fuller one, down leg. Kyle Mayers tries to flick it away but misses. The umpire extends his arms.
2.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Short one, around the hips. Alick Athanaze flicks it behind square on the leg side. They take a single.
2.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Fuller in length, on middle. Alick Athanaze clips it to mid-wicket.
2
over
2 | 0 Runs | HH: 1/1
1.6
0
Hardik Pandya to Kyle Mayers, The stand-in Indian skipper starts with a maiden over. A length ball, on top of off. Mayers nudges it into mid-wicket. West Indies have only got one run on the board so far, which has come from extras.
1.5
0
Hardik Pandya to Kyle Mayers, Five dots in a row now! A slower ball, on a length, on leg, swinging into the batter. Mayers take a hit on his pads, but the impact is clearly outside leg.
1.4
0
Hardik Pandya to Kyle Mayers, On a length, angled across, wide of off. Mayers knocks it into covers off the toe-end.
1.3
0
Hardik Pandya to Kyle Mayers, A bit fuller this time, on off. Mayers blocks it with a straight bat.
1.2
0
Hardik Pandya to Kyle Mayers, A length ball, angled across, outside off. Mayers punches this into covers.
1.1
0
Hardik Pandya to Kyle Mayers, Good length, around the pads. Mayers flicks it into mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 1 Runs | HH: 1/1
0.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, A length ball, on middle. Alick Athanaze tucks it into mid-wicket.
Alick Athanaze walks out to bat.
0.5
W
Mukesh Kumar to Brandon King, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The Ultraedge shows a spike as the ball passes the blade and Brandon King has to walk back on a duck. Mukesh Kumar strikes in the very first over. India off to a bright start. It is a length ball, outside off. King get enticed by the width on offer and tries to go after it. The ball catches the outside edge and Ishan Kishan makes no mistake behind the sticks. The Indian fielders are elated and waste no time in starting their celebration. Although, the umpire takes it upstairs to confirm and makes sure that King has nicked it before raising his finger.
Is that out? Indians are convinced that Brandon King is a goner but the on-field umpires want to be sure that Ishan Kishan has taken it cleanly. And yes, the replays confirm that the fingers were clearly underneath.
0.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Brandon King, An inswinger now, full and on off. King works it to mid on off the inner half.
0.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Brandon King, On a length, in the corridor of uncertainty. Brandon King tries to hit it through the line but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge. Mukesh Kumar has started brilliantly with the new ball.
0.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Brandon King, Good length, outside off. King tries to defend it through the line but gets beaten on the outside edge.
0.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Brandon King, WIDE! A length ball, wide of off, swinging further away. King slashes hard at it but misses. The umpire signals a wide.
0.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Brandon King, Mukesh Kumar starts with a length ball, outside off. Brandon King is happy with a sighter. He leaves it alone.
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We are back for the West Indies reply. The two umpires make their way out to the middle and they are joined by the two West Indies openers. Hardik Pandya gives some final instructions in the Indian huddle before they disperse. Brandon King and Kyle Mayers will open the innings for West Indies. Mukesh Kumar will start the proceedings with the new ball for India. Off we go...
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, India will be pleased with their batting effort and Hardik Pandya will be confident enough that his bowlers can get the job done. On the other hand, West Indies will need to bat out of their skins if they are to clinch an ODI series win against India for the first time in 17 years. Can Shai Hope and Co. rise to the challenge? We shall find out when we return in a bit for the chase...
Sanju Samson is in for a chat. He says that the aggressive intent was kind of deliberate. Mentions the wicket was a bit slow and hence used his feet as well. Adds that being an Indian cricketer is a challenging thing. He has been around the domestic circuit for a long time. States that this wicket looks a bit dry, the ball was coming on nicely early on, but as it got old the ball was holding a bit. Credit to the rest of the batters, we have worked really hard to get 351 on the board. Believes that with the bowlers in the rank, they can certainly get over the line here.
As far as West Indies are concerned, they would be disappointed, having allowed India to get to a huge total. With the new ball, they were unable to get any early breakthrough nor they were able to keep the Indian openers in check. Moreover, the dropped catch of Ishan Kishan when he was on 9 made matters worse for them. They lacked discipline in their bowling and could not find any sort of control in the first 30 overs. However, they pulled things back during the 32-40 overs phase by drying up the boundaries. That said, they were unable to bowl well at the death, conceding 41 runs in the last 3 overs.
Hardik Pandya's late flourish has helped India finish on a high! They have posted a massive 351 on the board in this series decider. After Shai Hope won the coin toss and inserted India into bat, Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill were quick to get off the blocks and got their side off to a flying start. Kishan continued his brilliant run of form and notched up his 4th fifty of the West Indies tour while Gill who was having a lean run, found his touch as well. Coming in at number 4, Sanju Samson made his intentions clear straightaway and took on the bowlers right from ball one before departing shortly after reaching his fifty. After his dismissal, India slowed up a bit which also brought about the downfall of Shubman Gill. That's when India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya stepped up and took India over 350 with his onslaught, scoring an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls.
50
over
50 | 18 Runs |
HH: 351/5
49.6
2
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, It is fuller, on middle. Hardik Pandya flicks it down to long on. The fielder makes a brilliant stop in the deep and keeps it down to two runs.
49.5
0
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Romario Shepherd dishes a wide yorker, on the money. Hardik Pandya is unable to put it away.
49.4
6
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, SIX! Absolute carnage. Hardik Pandya races to 68 runs. It is a length ball, on off. Hardik Pandya stands tall and smokes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
49.3
4
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! Nicely played. It is a short ball, on off. Hardik Pandya rides the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for four run.
49.2
0
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Length ball, outside off. Pandya tries to hit it through the line but misses.
49.1
6
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, SIX! BANG! Pressure on the bowler straight away. It is very full, outside off, in the slot for Pandya. He smacks it inside-out and gets a hold of it. The ball flies over the cover fence.
49
over
49 | 10 Runs |
HH: 333/5
48.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, A dot ball to end the over! A length ball, on leg. Ravindra Jadeja whips it across the line but misses and takes a blow high on his pads.
48.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, Quicker and full, on off. Hardik Pandya works it down to long on for a single now.
48.4
2
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, Two runs taken now! Alzarri Joseph serves a length ball, on off. Hardik Pandya stands tall and slaps it down the park.
48.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, Quicker and full, wide of off. Hardik Pandya tries to work it away but misses.
48.2
6
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, SIX! Magnificent shot. Alzarri Joseph fires it full, into the pads. Hardik Pandya stays back and wrists it over the square leg fence for a maximum.
48.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Ravindra Jadeja now goes back in his crease and punches this length ball into covers for one.
48
over
48 | 13 Runs |
HH: 323/5
47.6
1
Jayden Seales to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches it up, on off. Jadeja pushes it down the park for one.
47.5
2
Jayden Seales to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter, on off. Jadeja pulls it to square leg for a brace.
47.4
1
Jayden Seales to Hardik Pandya, Length ball, around off. Pandya pushes this through covers for one.
47.3
6
Jayden Seales to Hardik Pandya, SIX! BANG! It is a full-length ball, on off. Hardik Pandya gets under it and powers it down the park for a maximum.
47.2
1
Jayden Seales to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on off. Jadeja drives it into covers. They take a single.
47.1
2
Jayden Seales to Ravindra Jadeja, Full, angled across, outside off. Jadeja steers it down to third man. They take two runs.
47
over
47 | 5 Runs |
HH: 310/5
46.6
1
Romario Shepherd to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, on the pads, Jadeja flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja is the new man in.
46.5
W
Romario Shepherd to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT! Romario Shepherd strikes for the second time in this game. It is a length ball, on fourth stump. Suryakumar Yadav tries to go inside-out but only manages to get an outside edge on it. The ball flies to the right of backward point. Yannic Cariah jumps that side and completes a stunning catch.
46.4
1
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, A single now as Pandya drives this full ball into the off side.
46.3
1
Romario Shepherd to Suryakumar Yadav, Slower length ball, wide of off. Yadav works it towards backward point. They cross for one.
46.2
1
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length, on middle. Hardik Pandya miscues his pull over mid-wicket. One taken.
46.1
1
Romario Shepherd to Suryakumar Yadav, Length, outside off. Yadav punches it to deep point for a single.
46
over
46 | 10 Runs |
HH: 305/4
45.6
1
Jayden Seales to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller one, on off. Yadav drives it towards mid off. They take a single.
45.5
6
Jayden Seales to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! Out of here! Jayden Seales serves a full toss, outside off. Suryakumar Yadav stands tall and smokes it over the point fence for a maximum.
45.4
1
Jayden Seales to Hardik Pandya, Short and on off. Hardik Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket for another single.
45.3
0
Jayden Seales to Hardik Pandya, Good length, angled into the batter. Pandya defends it from inside the crease.
45.2
1
Jayden Seales to Suryakumar Yadav, Back of a length, wide of off. Yadav chops it to point and gets to the other end.
45.2
1
Jayden Seales to Suryakumar Yadav, WIDE! A loosener from Seales this time. The umpire signals a wide as this goes down leg.
45.1
0
Jayden Seales to Suryakumar Yadav, Slower one, full and outside off. Suryakumar Yadav tries to smack it through the line but misses.
45
over
45 | 8 Runs |
HH: 295/4
44.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, Swing and a miss! Delivers it on a good length, outside off, Hardik Pandya stays leg side of the ball and has a swipe across the line but connects with thin air.
44.5
4
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! Sheer timing! Pace on this time, on a good length, outside off, Hardik Pandya opens the bat face slightly and punches it through cover-point for a much-needed boundary.
44.4
1
Alzarri Joseph to Suryakumar Yadav, Another slower delivery, fuller, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav rolls his wrists and clips it towards deep mid-wicket for one.
44.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Suryakumar Yadav, Executes the yorker to perfection, on off, Suryakumar Yadav digs it out towards point.
44.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Suryakumar Yadav, A muted appeal for LBW but turned down! Rolls his fingers over the ball and hurls it on a good length, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav gets inside the line to swing it over short fine leg. He fails to connect and wears it on the thigh pad.
44.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, On a yorker length, on leg, Hardik Pandya flicks it off his toes to fine leg and rotates the strike.
44.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Sees the batter make room and bangs it in, on middle, Hardik Pandya sways away and lets the ball go over his head for a wide.
44.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Bowls it short and down leg, Hardik Pandya goes for the pull but misses. Wide called by the umpire.
44
over
44 | 7 Runs |
HH: 287/4
43.6
4
Romario Shepherd to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Suryakumar Yadav gets it in the gap this time! Cutter again, low full toss, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav picks the ball on the full and carves it wide of deep cover for a boundary.
43.5
1
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length, outside off, Hardik Pandya slaps it hard towards cover where Mayers does well to keep it to a single.
43.4
1
Romario Shepherd to Suryakumar Yadav, Slower yorker, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav drops it on the off side and gets across for a single.
43.3
0
Romario Shepherd to Suryakumar Yadav, Hurls it on a good length, around off, Suryakumar Yadav chops this one along the ground towards short third man.
43.2
1
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Nails the yorker, on middle, Hardik Pandya jams it out towards cover. Kyle Mayers has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. There is no one to back up the throw which allows the batters to cross for one.
43.1
0
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Off cutter, on a good length, outside off, Hardik Pandya gets forward and steers it towards backward point.
43
over
43 | 14 Runs |
HH: 280/4
42.6
6
Alzarri Joseph to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! High and handsome! Low full toss, on middle and leg, Suryakumar Yadav shuffles in the crease and picks it up over fine leg fence for a maximum.
42.5
2
Alzarri Joseph to Suryakumar Yadav, Slower and back of a length, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav whips it wide of long on and collects a couple of runs more.
42.4
1
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, Serves it on a good length, on off, Hardik Pandya hangs back to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad. The ball rolls in front of the keeper and the batters run one.
42.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Suryakumar Yadav, Full and at the stumps, Suryakumar Yadav flicks it off the pads and gets it through mid-wicket for one.
42.2
4
Alzarri Joseph to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! A gift by Joseph and Suryakumar Yadav helps himself to a boundary! Loses his radar and sprays a full toss down leg, Suryakumar Yadav gets inside the line and helps it to the fine leg fence for four more runs.
42.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Suryakumar Yadav, Rolls his fingers over the ball and serves it on a length, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav guides with an open bat face towards backward point.
42
over
42 | 9 Runs |
HH: 266/4
41.6
1
Yannic Cariah to Suryakumar Yadav, Shorter and angled in, on leg, Suryakumar Yadav uses the depth of the crease and nudges it through mid-wicket. Retains the strike with a single.
41.5
0
Yannic Cariah to Suryakumar Yadav, Full and slower, on off, Suryakumar Yadav dabs it off the front foot towards cover.
41.4
1
Yannic Cariah to Hardik Pandya, Drops it short and on off, Hardik Pandya goes back in his crease and tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
41.3
6
Yannic Cariah to Hardik Pandya, SIX! Straight as an arrow! Flighted delivery, full and at the stumps, Hardik Pandya is too good a player to miss out as he smokes this one back over the bowler's head for a maximum.
41.2
1
Yannic Cariah to Suryakumar Yadav, Floated, full and turning away, around off, Suryakumar Yadav plays with the turn and strokes it towards wide long off for one.
41.1
0
Yannic Cariah to Suryakumar Yadav, Tossed up, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav takes a stride forward and pushes it back to the bowler.
41
over
41 | 10 Runs |
HH: 257/4
40.6
4
Jayden Seales to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! Powered away by Hardik Pandya! Seales bowls it into the wicket, on middle, Hardik Pandya stands tall and swivels in the crease. Latches onto the pull shot and hits it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
40.6
1
Jayden Seales to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Banged in short and on middle, Hardik Pandya ducks underneath. The ball sails over his head for a wide.
40.5
1
Jayden Seales to Suryakumar Yadav, Looks to go full but ends up bowling a full toss, at the stumps, Suryakumar Yadav knocks it down to long on and rotates the strike.
40.4
1
Jayden Seales to Hardik Pandya, Fullish delivery, slanting onto the pads, Hardik Pandya jams it out through mid on for a single.
40.3
1
Jayden Seales to Suryakumar Yadav, Continues to bowl on the off stump line, on a good length, Suryakumar Yadav drops it in front of point and gets across for a single.
40.2
0
Jayden Seales to Suryakumar Yadav, Keeps it around off, on a good length, Suryakumar Yadav taps it in front of cover for a dot.
40.2
1
Jayden Seales to Suryakumar Yadav, WIDE! Full and sliding down leg, Suryakumar Yadav lets it go for a wide.
40.1
1
Jayden Seales to Hardik Pandya, Angling in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Hardik Pandya looks to clip it away. Gets a leading edge that goes in the gap towards deep cover for a single.
Time for Powerplay 3! West Indies can now have a maximum of 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.
40
over
40 | 2 Runs |
HH: 247/4
39.6
0
Yannic Cariah to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller, on off, blocked out on his front foot.
39.5
0
Yannic Cariah to Suryakumar Yadav, Quicker one, full and outside off. Suryakumar Yadav drives it to covers.
39.4
1
Yannic Cariah to Hardik Pandya, A single now as Hardik Pandya drives this full ball down to long off.
39.3
0
Yannic Cariah to Hardik Pandya, Fuller, around off. Pandya prods and defends it out.
39.2
1
Yannic Cariah to Suryakumar Yadav, Back of a length, on middle. Yadav stands tall and hits it down to long on for a single.
39.1
0
Yannic Cariah to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller one, on middle. Yadav prods and blocks it into the deck.
39
over
39 | 3 Runs |
HH: 245/4
38.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Hardik Pandya, Floated and full, on off. Pandya defends it out solidly.
38.5
1
Gudakesh Motie to Suryakumar Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav gets off the mark instantly. It is full and on off. Yadav pushes it past extra covers. They cross for one.
Suryakumar Yadav comes in at number 6.
38.4
W
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, OUT! CAUGHT! The pressure of the dot balls get the better of Gill here. Gudakesh Motie gets his first wicket in the final over of his spell. It is slightly short, on off. Gill whips it across the line but only finds the fielder there. Yannic Cariah takes a sharp low catch to get rid of a set-batter here.
38.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, on off. Gill taps it into covers.
38.2
1
Gudakesh Motie to Hardik Pandya, A single now as this is driven past the mid off fielder.
38.1
1
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Shubman Gill now flicks this full ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.
38
over
38 | 4 Runs |
HH: 242/3
37.6
0
Yannic Cariah to Hardik Pandya, Very full, on off, defended on the front foot.
37.5
0
Yannic Cariah to Hardik Pandya, Tossed up, around off, it turns away a touch. Hardik Pandya gets forward in hopes to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
37.4
1
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, A single now as Gill punches it down the park.
37.3
2
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Shorter, around off. Gill tries to slap it through the line. The ball catches the outside edge and goes towards third man. They collect a brace.
37.2
0
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Shorter, on leg. Gill flicks it to square leg.
37.1
1
Yannic Cariah to Hardik Pandya, Floated and full, outside off. Pandya dabs it into point and gets to the other end.
37
over
37 | 0 Runs |
HH: 238/3
36.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Very full, on off. Gill works it into covers. A maiden over for Gudakesh Motie.
36.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, On middle and leg, Gill blocks it watchfully.
36.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Tosses it up, on off. The ball turns away. Gill punches it through the line but misses.
36.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Goes full, on off. Gill knocks it into covers.
36.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Fuller, on middle, clipped into mid-wicket.
36.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Quicker and full, down leg. Gill gets low and sweeps it down to short fine.
36
over
36 | 3 Runs |
HH: 238/3
35.6
0
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Hardik Pandya stays back and defends this full ball into the off side. These two batters now focusing on building a stand here.
35.5
1
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Much fuller, on off. Gill pushes it down the park and crosses.
35.4
1
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Back of the hand delivery, on off, full as well. Hardik Pandya clips it in front of mid on. They take one.
35.3
0
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Around off, punched to mid off.
35.2
1
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, A length ball, on off stump. Shubman Gill closes the face and flicks it into mid-wicket. They take a quick run.
35.1
0
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Very full, on off. Gill comes forward and knocks it into mid off.
35
over
35 | 1 Runs |
HH: 235/3
34.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Hardik Pandya, Four dots on the trot! Short, wide of off. Hardik Pandya cuts it to point.
34.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Hardik Pandya, Full, on middle. Pandya defends it watchfully.
34.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Hardik Pandya, Quicker and full, on off. Hardik Pandya blocks it off his front foot.
34.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Hardik Pandya, Flots it up, on leg. Pandya defends it off his front foot.
34.2
1
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Darted on the pads, Gill nudges it into the leg side for a single.
34.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Pushed through quicker, on off. Gill pushes it to point off his back foot.
34
over
34 | 3 Runs |
HH: 234/3
33.6
0
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, On a length, around off, Pandya defends it out.
33.5
1
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Slower and fuller, on off. Gill flicks it into the leg side for a single now.
33.4
1
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Fuller, on middle. Pandya pushes it down to long on and crosses.
33.3
0
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Length and on off, blocked.
33.2
1
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Much fuller, on the pads. Gill flicks it into mid-wicket for a single.
33.1
0
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, An outswinging delivery, full and outside off. Gill knocks it into the off side.
33
over
33 | 7 Runs |
HH: 231/3
32.6
4
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! A strong comeback from the Pandya. A picturesque drive to end the over. It is pitched up, on fourth stump. Hardik Pandya prods and creams it down the park for four runs.
32.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, Swing and a miss! Good-length ball, in the corridor of uncertainty. Hardik Pandya stays back and looks to defend it through the line, but only to get beaten on the outside edge.
32.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Alzarri Joseph serves a bumper, in the channel. It is above the batter's head. The umpire signals a wide.
32.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, A length ball, wide of off. Hardik Pandya tries to defend it out but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge.
32.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, A sharp bouncer, on middle. Hardik Pandya ducks under it.
32.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, Alzarri Joseph serves short ball, on off. Hardik Pandya defends it out from inside the crease.
32.1
2
Alzarri Joseph to Hardik Pandya, Fuller, angled into the pads. Hardik Pandya drives it down to long on. They take a couple.
32
over
32 | 3 Runs |
HH: 224/3
31.6
1
Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Length and on off. Pandya taps it into covers and scampers across for a quick single. The stand-in skipper is off the mark.
India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya walks out to bat.
31.5
W
Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, OUT! CAUGHT! A dagger through the heart of Samson. He is gutted with his shot selection this time, nevertheless there are plenty of positives for him and for the Indian selectors to take from this brisk innings of Sanju Samson. Romario Shepherd is able to break the stand which was hurting the hosts a lot. It is very full, on off. Sanju Samson gets under it and hits it towards mid off. He tries to hit it aerial, but does not get enough height on it to clear the man. Shimron Hetmyer takes a sharp catch there.
31.4
0
Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, On a length, in the channel. Samson guides it to point.
31.3
2
Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, FIFTY FOR SAMSON. He comes into the side and certainly capitalizes on the opportunity handed to him. A length ball, outside off. Samson waits for it and runs it down to third man. They take two runs. This is Samson's third half-century in ODIs.
31.2
0
Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, Full length, wide of off. Samson pushes it into covers, but cannot find the gap this time.
31.1
0
Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, Slower and fuller, on leg. Samson clips it to mid on.
Drinks Break! India are on course here for a mammoth total. It did look like they would lose their way but Sanju Samson with his entertaining innings has offered great support to Shubman Gill. With still 19 overs remaining in the innings, West Indies have their backs against the wall and need quick wickets to gain some control in the game.
31
over
31 | 13 Runs |
HH: 221/2
30.6
1
Yannic Cariah to Sanju Samson, Flatter, on off. Samson punches it through the line for a single this time. He wants to keep on batting here and retains the strike.
30.5
2
Yannic Cariah to Sanju Samson, Incredible running this time! Short, on middle. Samson pulls it over mid-wicket. They take two runs.
30.4
4
Yannic Cariah to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Sanju Samson replies straightaway with a fine boundary. A good contest between these two. It is full, on middle. Sanju Samson gets low and sweeps it behind square leg for four runs.
30.3
0
Yannic Cariah to Sanju Samson, Shorter, turning in from outside off. Samson blocks it awkwardly back to the bowler.
30.2
6
Yannic Cariah to Sanju Samson, SIX! BOOM! Sanju Samson moves to 42 runs off just 32 deliveries. He is on fire. It is tossed up, full and on middle. Samson uses his feet and smokes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
30.1
0
Yannic Cariah to Sanju Samson, Shorter, on off. Samson flicks it into the leg side.
30
over
30 | 1 Runs |
HH: 208/2
29.6
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, A bit slower and short, outside off, Shubman Gill allows the ball to turn and pats it back to Motie.
29.5
1
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Shorter and on off and middle, Sanju Samson uses the depth of the crease and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
29.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Fuller this time, on off, Sanju Samson drives but fails to get it past cover.
29.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Flatter and shorter, on off, the ball keeps a bit low but Sanju Samson still manages to push it towards cover.
29.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Fired in, full and down leg, Sanju Samson goes for the sweep but missses and the ball rolls off his pads to short fine leg.
29.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Tossed up, on middle, Sanju Samson knocks it back to the bowler.
29
over
29 | 12 Runs |
HH: 207/2
28.6
1
Jayden Seales to Sanju Samson, Hurls it on a length, on middle and leg, Sanju Samson flicks this one to deep square leg for a single.
28.5
4
Jayden Seales to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Sanju Samson cuts and cuts well! Slightly short and outside off, Sanju Samson gets the width he needs and pounces on. Cuts it wide of backward point for four more runs.
28.4
2
Jayden Seales to Sanju Samson, Bowls it into the wicket, on middle, the ball does climb on him but Sanju Samson does well to pull it away from the fielder at deep square leg for a couple of runs.
28.3
0
Jayden Seales to Sanju Samson, Serves it on a length again, outside off, Sanju Samson cuts but finds backward point.
28.2
1
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Angles it in, on a length, Shubman Gill works it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.
28.1
4
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Shubman Gill continues to flourish! Seales bowls full and around off, Shubman Gill plants his foot forward and drives through the line. Hits it to the left of mid off and collects a boundary.
28
over
28 | 10 Runs |
HH: 195/2
27.6
1
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, on middle, Shubman Gill drives it down to long on and keeps the strike with one.
27.5
4
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Smart batting by Gill! Short and at the stumps, quicker one as well, Shubman Gill makes room and chops it wide of short third man for yet another boundary.
27.4
4
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Sloppy from Jayden Seales but India won't mind! Floated up, down leg, Shubman Gill tickles it fine past short fine leg. Jayden Seales performs the chase and does manage to get on the end of it. However, he fails to pull the back in despite a couple of attempts and concedes a boundary.
27.3
1
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Offers width and bowls it short, outside off, the ball keeps a bit low but Sanju Samson reaches out and punches it to deep cover for a single.
27.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Short and quicker, on off and middle, Sanju Samson looks to whip this one but mishits it back to the bowler.
27.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Pushed through with the angle, at the stumps, Sanju Samson gets behind the line and keeps it out.
27
over
27 | 7 Runs |
HH: 185/2
26.6
1
Jayden Seales to Sanju Samson, Switches to full length, wide outside off, Sanju Samson shuffles in the crease and knocks it to deep cover for a run.
26.5
0
Jayden Seales to Sanju Samson, Pulls his length back slightly and bowls it outside off, Sanju Samson looks to use the pace and run it down but misses.
26.4
0
Jayden Seales to Sanju Samson, Hurls it on a length, around off, Sanju Samson presents a straight bat and pushes it back to the bowler.
26.3
0
Jayden Seales to Sanju Samson, Keeps it on a good length, on middle, Sanju Samson pats it back to the bowler from the crease.
26.2
0
Jayden Seales to Sanju Samson, Much straighter this time, on a good length, around off, Sanju Samson gets on the front foot and blocks it out.
26.1
6
Jayden Seales to Sanju Samson, SIX! Sanju Samson decides to take on Jayden Seales now! Seales bowls it full and around leg, Sanju Samson picks the length early and nonchalantly flicks it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
26
over
26 | 3 Runs |
HH: 178/2
25.6
1
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Bowls it short and outside off, Sanju Samson goes back in his crease and cuts it through cover for a single.
25.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Fired in, full and on off, Sanju Samson shuffles and defends it down the wicket.
25.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Flighted delivery, on middle and leg, Sanju Samson places it with soft hands to mid-wicket.
25.3
1
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill clips it down to long on for one more run.
25.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Darted in, on middle, Shubman Gill prods forward and defends.
25.1
1
Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, A half-tracker, turning away, outside off, Sanju Samson shapes to pull it hard. Loses his shape and mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket for one.
25
over
25 | 4 Runs |
HH: 175/2
24.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Sanju Samson, Banged in short again, on middle, Sanju Samson pulls it easily through square leg. Keeps the strike with a single.
24.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Sanju Samson, A loud shout for LBW but turned down by the umpire. Joseph serves it full and at the pads, Sanju Samson waits in the crease and goes for the clip. He misses and gets rapped on the front pad. Shai Hope has a word with Alzarri Joseph and goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat but wickets is umpire's call on Ball Tracking. The on-field decision will stand and West Indies keep their review.
24.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Sanju Samson, Continues to bowl on a hard length, on off, Sanju Samson whips it off the back foot towards mid on.
24.3
2
Alzarri Joseph to Sanju Samson, Back of a length and outside off, Sanju Samson allows the ball to come to him and runs it down to third man. A fumble at third man allows Samson to come back for the second.
24.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Into the wicket this time, on middle, Shubman Gill pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
24.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Full and around off, Shubman Gill drives it firmly to mid off.
24
over
24 | 17 Runs |
HH: 171/2
23.6
6
Yannic Cariah to Sanju Samson, SIX! Sanju Samson looks in a different mood today! Cariah gives the ball air and serves it full, on off, Sanju Samson accepts the invitation and smokes it towards long off for six more runs.
23.5
1
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full on middle, Shubman Gill works it towards wide long on for one.
23.4
1
Yannic Cariah to Sanju Samson, Short and turning away, outside off, Sanju Samson cuts it through backward point for a single.
23.3
6
Yannic Cariah to Sanju Samson, SIX! NO half measures from Sanju Samson! Tossed up, full and on off, Sanju Samson gets the ball in his slot and does not miss out. Clears his front leg and thumps it over long on for his first maximum.
23.2
2
Yannic Cariah to Sanju Samson, Short and on middle, Sanju Samson goes back in his crease and pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
23.1
1
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Full and on middle. Shubman Gill flicks it into the leg side for a single.
Sanju Samson comes in at number 4.
23
over
23 | 5 Runs |
HH: 154/2
22.6
W
Alzarri Joseph to Ruturaj Gaikwad, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Alzarri Joseph gets his man and Ruturaj Gaikwad walks back after scoring just 8! Comes from over the wicket and hurls it on a good length, in the channel on off, Ruturaj Gaikwad plants his foot forward and defends away from the body. He pays the price for this loose shot as the ball catches the outside edge and travels straight to Brandon King at first slip who does the rest. West Indies are slowly but steadily starting to find control in the game here.
22.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fuller and on off, Ruturaj Gaikwad gets on the front foot and clips it to mid on.
22.4
4
Alzarri Joseph to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! Ruturaj Gaikwad deals with the bumper nicely! Joseph bends his back and bangs it in short, at the batter, Ruturaj Gaikwad rides on top of the bounce and rolls his wrists to keep the ball along the ground. Pulls it towards deep backward square leg for his first boundary.
22.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Back of a length, around off, Ruturaj Gaikwad stays leg side of the ball and whips it down to mid on.
22.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Rolls his fingers over the ball and serves it full, at the stumps, Shubman Gill clips it through square leg for a single.
22.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Bowls it full and on the off stump line, Shubman Gill pats it back to the bowler.
22
over
22 | 4 Runs |
HH: 149/1
21.6
1
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Quicker this time, short and around off, Shubman Gill works it off the back foot to sweeper cover. Retains the strike with a single.
21.5
1
Yannic Cariah to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Drops it short and outside off, Ruturaj Gaikwad has to stretch and punches it to deep cover for one more run.
21.4
1
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Floated up, full and wide outside off, Shubman Gill reaches out and smacks it towards deep cover. Gets across for a single.
21.3
0
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Flatter and fuller, on middle, Shubman Gill plants his foot forward and defends it down the wicket.
21.2
1
Yannic Cariah to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shortens his length and turning away, on off, Ruturaj Gaikwad makes room and dabs it towards deep cover for a single.
21.1
0
Yannic Cariah to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Beauty! Tossed up, just outside off, Ruturaj Gaikwad prods forward to defend. The ball spins away sharply and beats Gaikwad on the outside edge.
21
over
21 | 1 Runs |
HH: 145/1
20.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Shortish delivery, outside off, Shubman Gill hops and tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket.
20.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ruturaj Gaikwad, A stifled appeal for LBW but turned down! Angling in, on leg, on a good length, Ruturaj Gaikwad looks to clip it fine. Gets an inside edge onto the back leg and the ball rolls on the leg side for a single.
20.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Back of a length, outside off, Ruturaj Gaikwad taps it to the right of the bowler and sets off for a single. Gill says no and sends him back.
20.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ruturaj Gaikwad, On a good length, angling in, on middle, Ruturaj Gaikwad looks to work it across the line. Gets squared up and gets a soft leading edge towards mid off.
20.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Honing in at the stumps, Ruturaj Gaikwad gets his front foot across and strokes it to mid on.
20.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Very full, on off. Ruturaj Gaikwad defends it down to mid off.
20
over
20 | 3 Runs |
HH: 144/1
19.6
1
Yannic Cariah to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fuller one, quick as well, on leg. Ruturaj Gaikwad flicks it into mid-wicket. They take a single.
19.5
0
Yannic Cariah to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Floated and full, on off. Ruturaj Gaikwad pushes it out.
Ruturaj Gaikwad walks out to the middle.
19.4
W
Yannic Cariah to Ishan Kishan, OUT! STUMPED! Sharp work from the West Indies' skipper. A slight error from Ishan Kishan and he has to walk back on 77 runs. It is tossed up, around leg. Ishan Kishan dances down the track, continuing with his aggressive approach, but does not get any bat on ball this time. He is miles down the crease. Shai Hope gathers the ball neatly and clips the bails off.
19.3
0
Yannic Cariah to Ishan Kishan, Short one, on fourth stump. Ishan Kishan punches this to point.
19.2
1
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Shubman Gill flicks this full ball into the leg side for one.
19.1
1
Yannic Cariah to Ishan Kishan, Floated and full, on off. Ishan Kishan smacks it down the park for one.
19
over
19 | 13 Runs |
HH: 141/0
18.6
1
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Ishan Kishan miscues his knock in front of mid off and makes it to the other end. Could've turned into a risky run.
18.5
1
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Length ball, on off. Gill shuffles a bit and flicks it into mid-wicket for one more.
18.4
1
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, A length ball, angled across, outside off. Kishan steers it down to third man for a run.
18.3
0
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Outside off, helped into covers.
18.2
4
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries for Ishan Kishan. This time it comes in a streaky manner. A full-length ball, outside off. Ishan Kishan throws the kitchen sink at it. The ball catches the outside edge and runs down to the third man boundary.
18.1
6
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, SIX! Into the stands. Good-length ball, around the hips. Ishan Kishan swivels on his back foot and smokes it over the square leg fence.
18
over
18 | 6 Runs |
HH: 128/0
17.6
1
Yannic Cariah to Ishan Kishan, Ishan Kishan pulls this short ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.5
1
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, A very poor throw from Shimron Hetmyer, if the throw was accurate then Ishan Kishan could certainly have been in danger. Fuller, on off. Gill pushes it into covers and ventures out looking for a single. Ishan Kishan is a bit late to react and he has to put in a desperate dive at the striker's end, as he planned to take on Shimron Hetmyer's arm. Fortunately, the throw was wayward and the keeper had to collect above his head.
17.4
4
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Shubman Gill gets to his half-century in fine fashion. A sparkling start for India, as both their openers get their fifties. It is a short ball, around the hips. Gill whips it across the line to deep square leg for four runs.
17.3
0
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Three dots on the trot now! Loopy ball, around off. Gill defends it out watchfully.
17.2
0
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Flighted one, on off. Gill drives it into the off side.
17.1
0
Yannic Cariah to Shubman Gill, Yannic Cariah starts his spell with a dot ball! Loops it up, around off, turns in a touch. Shubman Gill gets on his front foot and defends it out.
Yannic Cariah comes into the attack now, replacing Gudakesh Motie.
17
over
17 | 6 Runs |
HH: 122/0
16.6
0
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Two dots in a row to end the over! Fuller one, angled into the batter once again. Kishan clips it into mid-wicket.
16.5
0
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, A dot now! The second one of the over. A length ball, angled in on middle. Ishan Kishan clips it into the leg side.
16.4
1
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, On a length once again, on off. Gill whips it towards mid on. They take a single.
16.3
0
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Length, on fourth stump. Gill stays back and dabs it to point.
16.2
1
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Good length, in the channel. Ishan Kishan gets it to fine leg off the inside edge. They take a single.
16.1
4
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Well, Ishan Kishan might've needed this breather to get his eye-in. The first ball after the restart and he dispatches it into the boundary. A short one, down leg. Ishan Kishan swivels and pulls it down to fine leg for four runs.
Drinks Break! India are off to a flying start here in this series decider. Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill are matching each other shot for shot and are showing no signs whatsoever of slowing down. These are ominous signs for the West Indies who have lacked discipline and they haven't helped their cause by dropping Kishan when he was on 9. Gudakesh Motie has asked a few questions so far in his 3 overs and will hold the key for the hosts in this next passage of play.
16
over
16 | 6 Runs |
HH: 116/0
15.6
1
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, Ishan Kishan punches this length ball down the park for a single.
15.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, Ishan Kishan charges down the wicket but is only able to help it back to the bowler as Gudakesh Motie is able to make a half-stop.
15.4
1
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Quicker and full, on leg. Gill nudges it to wide of mid on for one.
15.3
2
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Pushed through quicker, on off. Gill flays it through the cover region. They take two runs.
15.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Floated and full, on off. Gill prods and blocks it into the deck.
15.1
2
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Shorter, on off. Gill cuts it through the off side. The batters take two runs.
15
over
15 | 8 Runs |
HH: 110/0
14.6
0
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, A rare dot in this over! A one that comes at the very end. A length ball, wide of off. Ishan Kishan looks to cut it away but misses.
14.5
1
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Shubman Gill rotates the strike now as he cuts this length ball to deep point.
14.4
1
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Romario Shepherd dishes a short one, on fifth stump. Ishan Kishan punches it through covers. They take one.
14.3
4
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Smacked. Ishan Kishan continues to rack up boundaries at will. It is a good-length ball, wide outside off. Ishan Kishan reaches out and slashes it through the line for a cracking boundary. He is not here to sit back.
14.2
1
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Length ball, around the hips. Gill flicks it through square leg for one more.
14.1
1
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Short one, wide of off. Kishan slaps hard at it. The ball goes through the gap at covers. One taken.
14
over
14 | 4 Runs |
HH: 102/0
13.6
1
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, Short one, on off. Ishan Kishan goes back and pulls it into mid-wicket. They take a single.
13.5
0
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, Fuller, on middle and leg. Ishan Kishan closes the face of the bat and tucks it into the leg side.
13.4
1
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Shubman Gill leans forward and drives this full ball down the park for one.
13.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Short, on the pads, tucked into the leg side.
13.2
1
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, Here it is! FIFTY FOR KISHAN! Incredible knock from the left-handed batter. He is certainly making the most of the opportunity on offer. It is full, on leg. Ishan Kishan clips it through mid-wicket for a single.
13.1
1
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Shubman Gill rotates the strike away instantly, as he drives this full ball down to long off.
13
over
13 | 7 Runs |
HH: 98/0
12.6
0
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Three dots in a row to end the over! Much fuller, on off. Kishan prods and blocks it into the deck. He needs to wait a bit more for his half-century, but nonetheless, this opening pair has certainly set the tone for this Indian innings.
12.5
0
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Back of a length, wide of off. The bounce is a bit too much now. Kishan taps it out safely.
12.4
0
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, A dot now! Still one run away from fifty is Kishan. A length ball, on off. Kishan bocks it solidly.
12.3
6
Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, SIX! BOOM! Ishan Kishan is on fire. Romario Shepherd comes 'round the wicket and serves a short ball, angled into the batter. Ishan Kishan picks up the length early and dispatches it over the square leg fence. He moves to 49.
12.2
1
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Shortish, on off. Gill shuffles and clips it past mid on. One taken.
12.1
0
Romario Shepherd to Shubman Gill, Swing and a miss! Romario Shepherd asking the right questions straight away. It is a length ball, in the channel. Shubman Gill hangs back and tries to punch it through the line, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
12
over
12 | 6 Runs |
HH: 91/0
11.6
4
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Powerfully driven down the park. Ishan Kishan into his 40s now. It is full, on middle. Kishan makes some room and drills it down the park for a cracking boundary.
11.5
1
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Gill lunges forward to this full ball and gets it into mid-wicket off the inner half. They cross for a single.
11.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, On the pads, tucked into the leg side.
11.3
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, on off. Gill blocks it watchfully from inside the crease.
11.2
1
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, A bit short, on off. Kishan pulls it over mid-wicket. They take a single.
11.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, Flatter and on off. Kishan blocks it off his front foot.
11
over
11 | 12 Runs |
HH: 85/0
10.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, in the channel. Shubman Gill sways away from the line of the delivery.
10.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ishan Kishan, Fuller one, on leg. Kishan clips it through the leg side for one.
10.4
4
Alzarri Joseph to Ishan Kishan, FOUR LEG BYES! Good length, sliding down leg. It hits him on the thigh pads and runs down to the fine leg fence for four runs.
10.3
6
Alzarri Joseph to Ishan Kishan, SIX! BANG! Ishan Kishan continues with his aggressive approach. It is a short ball, on middle, it climbs on the batter. Ishan Kishan goes through with his pull shot and it catches the top edge. Still the ball flies over the square leg fence. The fielder in the deep could do nothing about it.
10.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ishan Kishan, Ishan Kishan stays back to this length ball and knocks it into the off side.
10.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Shorter, on the body. Gill swivels and pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Powerplay 1 comes to an end! Now, 4 players can be placed outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the 40th over.
10
over
10 | 4 Runs |
HH: 73/0
9.6
1
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Flighted delivery, full and on off, Shubman Gill knocks it down to long on and retains the strike with a single.
9.5
2
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Angled in, short and outside off, the ball keeps low and Gill does well to punch it towards cover. A misfield there due to an odd bounce allows the batters to run two.
9.4
0
Gudakesh Motie to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, on middle, Shubman Gill prods forward and blocks it out.
9.3
1
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, Fraction short, on middle, Ishan Kishan tucks it through square leg for a run.
9.2
0
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, Tossed up, full and wide outside off, Ishan Kishan reaches out and drives it firmly to extra cover.
9.1
0
Gudakesh Motie to Ishan Kishan, Starts on a short length, turning in, on off, Ishan Kishan goes back and defends it on the off side.
Change. Time for some spin now as Gudakesh Motie comes into the attack.
9
over
9 | 17 Runs |
HH: 69/0
8.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, A mix-up but no harm done! Lands it on a length, on off, Shubman Gill taps it wide of mid off and sets off for a single. Gill is almost halfway through the run but Ishan Kishan says no and sends him back.
8.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Another short delivery by Joseph, Shubman Gill pulls and finds square leg.
8.4
4
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Gill continues to motor along! Joseph serves it a bit short, just outside off, Shubman Gill gets on top of the bounce and punches it through the inner ring on the off side for yet another boundary.
8.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Joseph continues to bowl it short, on off and middle, Shubman Gill with a short-arm jab hits it towards mid on.
8.3
5
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, FIVE WIDES! Joseph loses his radar and spills it full and way down leg, Shubman Gill lets it go. Shai Hope dives to his left and fingertips on the ball but not enough to prevent the boundary.
8.2
4
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Not convincing but they all count! On a hard length, in the channel on off, Shubman Gill looks to punch it on the off side. Gets an outside edge that flies through the vacant slip region for four more runs.
8.1
4
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Shubman Gill continues to treat short deliveries with disdain! Joseph bowls it short and on middle, Shubman Gill waits on the back foot and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Alzarri Joseph to continue his attack. There is not much movement on offer, can he find some inspiration with his pace?
8
over
8 | 12 Runs |
HH: 52/0
7.6
1
Kyle Mayers to Shubman Gill, On a length, on off, Shubman Gill drives it on the up towards cover and takes a quick single.
7.5
4
Kyle Mayers to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Delicately done! Fraction fuller and outside off, Shubman Gill allows the ball to come to him and chops it with an open bat face. Gets it between backward point and short third man for a boundary.
7.4
0
Kyle Mayers to Shubman Gill, Close! On a good length, on off, Shubman Gill brings his out down a bit late to defend. The ball comes off the bottom part of the bat and bounces over the stumps.
7.3
1
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Keeps it short and at the batter, Ishan Kishan stands tall and pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
7.2
2
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Shaping in, on a good length, just outside off, Ishan Kishan does get cramped for room but still manages to get it past cover for a couple of runs.
7.1
4
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Shot of authority by the southpaw! Mayers comes from 'round the wicket and serves it on a back of a length, Ishan Kishan gets into a good position and hammers it wide of mid-wicket for a boundary.
7
over
7 | 3 Runs |
HH: 40/0
6.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ishan Kishan, Hits the hard length, around leg, Ishan Kishan helps it to fine leg and keeps the strike with a single.
6.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ishan Kishan, Back of a length and outside off by Joseph, Ishan Kishan swings across the line from the crease but misses as the ball sneaks under his bat.
6.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ishan Kishan, At 143 kph, on a good length, angled outside off, Ishan Kishan looks to access the off side but mishits it towards mid on.
6.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, On a good length, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill eases it in front of mid on and takes a quick single.
6.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Joseph loses his radar and sprays it down leg, Shubman Gill swings to work it fine but misses. A wide called by the umpire.
6.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Pulls his length back a bit and down leg, Shubman Gill helps this one towards backward square leg.
6.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Shubman Gill, Starts with a full delivery, around leg, Shubman Gill clips it along the ground but straight to mid-wicket.
6
over
6 | 10 Runs |
HH: 37/0
5.6
1
Kyle Mayers to Shubman Gill, Leg bye! Spills it down leg, on a length, Shubman Gill looks to tickle it fine but misses. The ball rolls off his pads towards fine leg for a leg bye.
5.5
1
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Full and sliding on the pads, Ishan Kishan clips it towards deep square leg and gets across for a single.
5.4
4
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Ishan Kishan uses his feet again and helps himself to another boundary! Fuller this time, outside off, Ishan Kishan gives the charge and whacks it back past the non-striker for four more runs.
5.3
4
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Ishan Kishan goes straight now! Mayers bowls it on a length, around off and middle, Ishan Kishan puts the dancing shoes on and drills it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
5.2
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Drifts on middle and leg, on a length, Ishan Kishan works it towards mid on.
5.1
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Beaten! Angling in, on a hard length, around off, Ishan Kishan pokes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
5
over
5 | 10 Runs |
HH: 27/0
4.6
4
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Lovely shot! Seales goes on a back of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill gets the width he needs and cuts it through cover-point for yet another boundary.
4.5
0
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, On a length and around off, Shubman Gill taps it from the crease towards cover.
4.4
4
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Short and punished by Gill! Seales bowls it back of a length, on off and middle, Shubman Gill waits inside the crease and with his short-arm jab gets it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
4.3
2
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Bowls it full and on middle and leg, Shubman Gill gets on the front foot and clips it between mid-wicket and mid on for a couple of runs.
4.2
0
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Angling in, on middle, fuller as well, Shubman Gill turns this one straight to mid on.
4.1
0
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Lands it on a length, on off, Shubman Gill keeps it out off the front foot.
4
over
4 | 2 Runs |
HH: 17/0
3.6
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Length delivery, angling in, on middle, Ishan Kishan stays on the back foot and pats it down the wicket. Back-to-back quiet overs by Kyle Mayers.
3.5
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Goes full this time and around off, Ishan Kishan knocks it towards cover.
3.4
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, A bit short and outside off, Ishan Kishan cuts well but straight to backward point.
3.3
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Just short! Fuller this time, on middle, Ishan Kishan drives it on the up, back towards the bowler. Luckily for him, the ball falls just short of Mayers in his follow through.
3.2
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Much straighter this time, on a hard length, on middle, Ishan Kishan pushes it back to Mayers.
3.1
2
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Mayers strays on the pads, on a length, Ishan Kishan flicks it wide of deep backward square leg and collects a couple of runs.
3
over
3 | 4 Runs |
HH: 15/0
2.6
0
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Hurls it full and honing in at the stumps, Shubman Gill gets his bat down in time and squeezes it out towards mid on.
2.5
0
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Shortish delivery, outside off, Shubman Gill gets on his toes and punches without much timing. Mishits it towards cover for a dot.
2.4
0
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, A bit fuller, angled in, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill clips it towards mid on.
2.3
0
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, In the channel on off, on a hard length, Shubman Gill punches it from the crease towards cover.
2.2
4
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Shubman Gill is off the mark in fine fashion! Seales goes short and on off and middle, the ball comes at a good height for Gill who pulls it towards deep backward square leg. Romario Shepherd puts in a dive to his left but fails to prevent the boundary.
2.1
0
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Slanting in, on a back of a length, on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards mid on.
2
over
2 | 2 Runs |
HH: 11/0
1.6
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Angled in, on middle and leg, on a full length, Ishan Kishan knocks it towards mid on.
1.5
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Beaten! Lands it on a good length, angling away, outside off, Ishan Kishan has a feel for the delivery and is lucky to not edge this one behind.
1.4
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Width offered again, outside off, short as well, Ishan Kishan cuts hard but straight to cover.
1.3
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Fuller and on off by Mayers, Ishan Kishan presses forward and defends it on the off side.
1.2
2
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, DROPPED! Keacy Carty is the culprit and this is a huge let off for Ishan Kishan! Mayers bowls it slightly short and wide outside off, Ishan Kishan throws his hands at it and hammers it straight to backward point. The ball comes at a regulation height for Carty who lets it through his hands. Two runs taken.
1.1
0
Kyle Mayers to Ishan Kishan, Starts on a good length, in the channel on off, a hint of away movement, Ishan Kishan punches it off the back foot towards point.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Kyle Mayers.
1
over
1 | 9 Runs |
HH: 9/0
0.6
0
Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Bowls it on a hard length, just outside off, Shubman Gill hangs back and taps it in front of cover. A good first over for India, 9 came off it.
0.5
1
Jayden Seales to Ishan Kishan, Drifts on the pads, on a length, Ishan Kishan flicks it down to fine leg for a single.
0.4
2
Jayden Seales to Ishan Kishan, Back of a length and straying down leg, Ishan Kishan flicks it off his hips. Yannic Cariah at fine leg runs around and slides to save a couple of runs for his side.
0.3
0
Jayden Seales to Ishan Kishan, On a good length this time, shaping in, on middle, Ishan Kishan gets cramped for room and keeps it out down the wicket.
0.2
4
Jayden Seales to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Width offered and Ishan Kishan cashes in! Goes full and wide outside off, Ishan Kishan isn't one to miss out as he stretches and creams the drive through covers for his first boundary.
0.1
2
Jayden Seales to Ishan Kishan, Ishan Kishan and India are underway! Seales starts from over the wicket and serves a fullish delivery, swinging in, on middle and leg, Ishan Kishan gets his front leg out of the way and drives it wide of mid on for a couple of runs.
The match is set to begin. The first ever ODI game to be played at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill walk out to open for India. Meanwhile, the West Indies players take the field. It will be Jayden Seales to start with the first new ball. Here we go...
PITCH REPORT - Samuel Badree and Shakera Selman are near the deck. He starts by informing that we are almost at the centre of the ground. Informs that the dimensions are equidistant. Shakera joins him and says that the wicket is dry and hard. Feels that there will be moisture early on and adds that there will be bounce as well. Samuel ends by saying that this is not live grass and feels that this will be an exciting contest.
Hardik Pandya, the stand-in skipper of India, starts by informing that there are two changes in the side. Ruturaj Gaikwad comes in for Axar Patel and Umran Malik makes way for Jaydev Unadkat. Mentions that the boys are quite pumped and excited for the decider. Adds that it is important for the players to feel the pressure. Shares that it is a good surface and reckons that the pitch will not change much.
Shai Hope, the skipper of the West Indies is in for a chat. He informs that they will bowl first and try to extract things from the surface. Informs that they are sticking to the same side. Adds that he expects the ball to come on a bit better on the blade. Mentions that it is all about the process and they need to remain consistent.
India (Playing XI) - Ishan Kishan (WK), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad (In for Axar Patel), Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat (In for Umran Malik), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.
West Indies (Unchanged Playing XI) - Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Romario Shepherd, Yannic Cariah, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales.
TOSS - The two captains are out in the middle. The coin toss lands in the favour of Shai Hope and the West Indies have opted to BOWL first.
Riding high on confidence from a comprehensive victory in the first ODI, India continued their ODI World Cup experimentation and rested Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. It was a collapse of some enormity as India, from a position of strength at 90-0, got rolled over for 181. With not a big total to defend, Indian bowlers gave it their all, but it just was not enough on the day. As India look to salvage pride by avoiding the series loss, will they bring back Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli? That is the big question. We are not that far away from finding out, as the toss and team news is coming up shortly.
In the second ODI, the West Indies did not begin well with the ball but pulled things back exceptionally well. Once the opening stand was broken, they never allowed India to string any partnerships together and skittled them out inside 37 overs. In pursuit of a modest total, the hosts did not find it easy, but Shai Hope and Keacy Carty got together to ensure there were no more hiccups in the chase. As a result, the West Indies find themselves in a position to win their first ODI series against India since 2006.
After India's thumping win in the first ODI, a 3-0 whitewash was looming large over the West Indies, and they needed something special to keep the series alive. Shai Hope's men stunned India with a spirited performance in the second ODI, and by doing so, they have given us a series decider to witness. Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of the 3rd ODI between the West Indies and India at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
... MATCH DAY ...
West Indies
Brandon King
Bat/Bow
Kyle Mayers
Bat/Bow
Alick Athanaze
Bat/Bow
Shai Hope
CAP/KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Shimron Hetmyer
Bat/Bow
Keacy Carty
Bat/Bow
Romario Shepherd
Bat/Bow
Yannic Cariah
Bat/Bow
Alzarri Joseph
Bat/Bow
Gudakesh Motie
Bat/Bow
Jayden Seales
Bat/Bow
India
Ishan Kishan
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Shubman Gill
Bat/Bow
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Bat/Bow
Sanju Samson
Bat/Bow
Hardik Pandya
CAP/Bat/Bow
Suryakumar Yadav
Bat/Bow
Ravindra Jadeja
Bat/Bow
Shardul Thakur
Bat/Bow
Jaydev Unadkat
Bat/Bow
Kuldeep Yadav
Bat/Bow
Mukesh Kumar
Bat/Bow