With the three-match collection degree at 1-1, India went on to hammer the Windies by 200 runs within the third ODI to clinch the collection 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 advantageous innings, contributing 77 runs to the group’s complete off 64 balls. The two 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 useful 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.
Speaking on the post-match presentation ceremony, Pandya stated, “It’s a special win. To be honest, I look forward to these kind of games as a captain where there is something on the line. This was more than an international game. Weknew what was at stake and there would have been a lot of disappointment if we lost.
“The boys confirmed nice character. They loved it as effectively. In stress conditions it’s essential to take pleasure in.”
Pandya also shared the fact that Virat Kohli advised him before the match on his batting.
“I took it deep deliberately, needed to have a while out within the center. Had an important 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. Really grateful for him to share that have with me,” Pandya said.
“Once you hit one ball and get into rhythm, issues are very completely different. The ball was doing only a bit. Scoring 350 was all the time essential. When you could 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 regular skipper Rohit Sharma and batting mainstay Kohli for a second consecutive game in the series.
“Virat and Rohit are integral elements of the group, but it surely was essential to relaxation them so that individuals like Ruturaj Gaikwad might get an opportunity,” added Pandya. “It’s about giving alternatives to the children.”
West Indies lost three wickets in the first powerplay, as Mukesh dismissed openers Brandon King (0), Kyle Mayers (4) and Shai Hope (5) to make it 17/3 in 6.3 overs. It led to a collapse, and the hosts slipped to 88/8 by the 24th over.
“The recreation was form of over within the powerplay itself,” said Pandya.
Pandya also urged the West Indies cricket board to ramp up “fundamental requirements” and address travel-related logistical issues.
“Things could be higher after we come to West Indies the following time, issues like journey. Hopefully the West Indies cricket board can take word and make sure that there are not any hiccups. We don’t ask for luxurious, however we’d like some fundamental requirements taken care of,” stated Pandya.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com