2nd ODI: Axar Patel 64 not out helps India take 2-0 unassailable lead over West Indies
India tour of West Indies: Axar Patel performed a gem of a knock to assist India chase down a 312-run goal within the second ODI and take a 2-0 unbeatable sequence lead over West Indies on Sunday.
WI vs IND: Axar Patel hit his maiden ODI half-century to assist India take 2-0 lead over WI (AFP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSAxar Patel’s highest ODI rating helped India win a thriller on TuesdayAxar hit his maiden ODI fifty as India got here again from behind in 312 chaseIndia seal unbeatable 2-0 lead in 3-match sequence, closing ODI on West Indies
Axar Patel emerged as India’s unlikely hero with the bat because the left-arm spinner hit an unbeaten 64 to assist the guests gun down a 312-run goal in a thriller within the 2nd ODI of a 3-match sequence in opposition to West Indies in Trinidad on Sunday.
WI vs IND, 2nd ODI: Highlights
Earlier, West Indies rode on opener Shai Hope’s magnificent 115 whereas skipper Nicholas Pooran’s 74-run knock to publish 311 for six in opposition to India within the second ODI on Sunday. Hope, who was dismissed cheaply within the first ODI, added 65 runs off 55 balls for the opening wicket with Kyle Mayers (39), earlier than stitching one other 62-run stand with Shamarh Brooks (35).
After the exit of Mayers and Brooks, Hope discovered his good ally in skipper Pooran, who confirmed his big-hitting prowess throughout his 74 off 77 balls with the assistance of six maximums and one 4. The two shared a 117-run stand off 126 balls.
Hope turned solely the tenth batter to attain 100 in his a centesimal ODI earlier than getting dismissed on 115. Hope stored specializing in constructing partnerships after which exploded ultimately. His 135-ball knock comprised eight fours and three maximums. The spin duo of Axar Patel (1/40) and Deepak Hooda (1/42) had been the most effective bowlers on show, whereas Yuzvendra Chahal (1/69) too scalped one however was costly.WI amassed 93 runs within the final 10 overs.
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