In the 2nd ODI held at Barbados, West Indies emerged victorious, defeating India by six wickets. The match saw West Indies score 182/4 while chasing India’s total of 181/10, making it a thrilling encounter.
In a thrilling encounter, West Indies managed to level the series 1-1 by beating India by six wickets in the 2nd ODI at Barbados. Skipper Shai Hope and Keacy Carter played crucial roles, adding 91 runs for the fourth wicket and guiding their team to victory. This win marked West Indies’ first victory against India in the ODI format since December 2019.
Romario Shepherd delivered an exceptional performance, achieving his career-best ODI bowling figures, while Gudakesh Motie also shined, claiming three wickets as they restricted India to 181 runs.
At the beginning of the match, West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and chose to bowl first. Stand-in captain Hardik Pandya led the Indian team in this match, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rested. Sanju Samson and Axar Patel took their places in the playing XI. The hosts also made two changes, with Alzarri Joseph and Keacy Carty joining the lineup.
It was an enthralling contest that showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, resulting in a well-deserved victory for the West Indies.
After a comfortable 5-wicket victory against West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is determined to clinch the series as India prepares to face the home team in Bridgetown on 29th July.
In the previous match, Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliant four-wicket haul and Ishan Kishan’s impressive half-century played pivotal roles in India successfully chasing down a target of 115 runs, set by West Indies at Barbados.
This series holds significant importance for India as head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma are utilizing the opportunity to assess and finalize the right combinations ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup events. The team aims to fine-tune their strategies and build a formidable lineup for the major tournaments.
The ODI series between India and West Indies is currently tied at 1-1. India won the first match by five wickets, while West Indies secured a six-wicket victory in the second ODI. Team India has been experimenting quite a bit in this series. In the first ODI, Captain Rohit Sharma came out to bat at number seven. However, in the second ODI, he and Virat Kohli were given some rest. Despite these changes, except for Ishan Kishan, the other batsmen have not been able to perform up to their potential so far.