With the three-match sequence degree at 1-1, India went on to hammer the Windies by 200 runs within the third ODI to clinch the sequence 2-1, because of a collective all-round effort that noticed the guests placing up an enormous complete of 351/5 on the board after which bowling out the hosts for simply 151.
Opener Shubman Gill emerged as the highest scorer for India with a formidable 85 runs off 92 balls. Ishan Kishan additionally performed a wonderful innings, contributing 77 runs to the crew’s complete off 64 balls. The 2 openers added 143 runs collectively.
Stand-in captain Hardik Pandya showcased his fiery batting with an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls, whereas Sanju Samson added a precious and swift 51 off 41 balls.
Shardul Thakur then led India’s bowling effort with a spell of 4/37. Mukesh Kumar was equally spectacular along with his 3/30, whereas spinner Kuldeep Yadav bagged 2/25 and Jaydav Unadkat 1/16.
Talking on the post-match presentation ceremony, Pandya mentioned, “It’s a particular win. To be trustworthy, I stay up for these type of video games as a captain the place there’s something on the road. This was greater than a world recreation. Weknew what was at stake and there would have been quite a lot of disappointment if we misplaced.
“The boys confirmed nice character. They loved it as effectively. In strain conditions it’s essential to get pleasure from.”
Pandya additionally shared the truth that Virat Kohli suggested him earlier than the match on his batting.
“I took it deep deliberately, needed to have a while out within the center. Had an excellent chat with Virat earlier than the sport, he needed me to spend a while out within the center and get used to the 50-over format. Actually grateful for him to share that have with me,” Pandya mentioned.
“When you hit one ball and get into rhythm, issues are very totally different. The ball was doing only a bit. Scoring 350 was at all times essential. When you will have a complete like that, batters chase the ball and if the luck is one your aspect, the batters will nick it. Couple of actually good catches by Gill,” he added.
India rested common skipper Rohit Sharma and batting mainstay Kohli for a second consecutive recreation within the sequence.
“Virat and Rohit are integral elements of the crew, however it was essential to relaxation them so that individuals like Ruturaj Gaikwad may get an opportunity,” added Pandya. “It is about giving alternatives to the children.”
West Indies misplaced three wickets within the first powerplay, as Mukesh dismissed openers Brandon King (0), Kyle Mayers (4) and Shai Hope (5) to make it 17/Three in 6.Three overs. It led to a collapse, and the hosts slipped to 88/eight by the 24th over.
“The sport was type of over within the powerplay itself,” mentioned Pandya.
Pandya additionally urged the West Indies cricket board to ramp up “primary requirements” and handle travel-related logistical points.
“Issues will be higher once we come to West Indies the following time, issues like journey. Hopefully the West Indies cricket board can take notice and be sure that there aren’t any hiccups. We don’t ask for luxurious, however we’d like some primary requirements taken care of,” mentioned Pandya.
