While experts predicted that the ODI series against Windies will be a one-sided affair, the young batting line-up proved it wrong. The absence of Gayle and Evin Lewis hasn”t hurt as the young gums are clearing ropes easily at Guwahati.
Shimron Hetmyer scored a brilliant century to boost windies to a commendable total on the board. Just 13 ODI”s old to cricket, he brought up his 3rd century which makes him the fastest Caribbean player to do so.
Shami, Chahal and Umesh had the same treatment from the 21-year old in the process of his 106 runs off 76 deliveries. His monstrous knock included 6 boundaries and sixes before getting caught to Pant off Ravindra Jadeja.
Keiron Powell powered the top order as he scored a brilliant 51 off 36. However, Marlon Samuels registered a duck in his 200th ODI.
India will be chasing a total of 323 and an interesting chase is on the cards for the men in blue.
Twitter couldn”t believe what it has just witnessed and couldn”t stop applauding him for his belligerent efforts.
Congratulations to Shimron Hetmyer for making his third century in just 13 ODIs for the Windies! 💯
He reaches his ton off just 74 balls, brought up in style with a six! 👏 #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/U57lw4L6TB
— ICC (@ICC) October 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/fwildecricket/status/1053961130899595264?s=19
Quality knock by Shimron Hetmyer. He is going to be some player. 3 centuries in his first 13 games. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . Best start by any West Indian batsman after so few matches.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 21, 2018
21 year old Shimron Hetmyer going with with the Richie Richardson/Keith Arthurton hybrid floppy hat option at the crease. And with similar swagger. Not sure if he can play, but I've been won over by the look. #INDvWI
— Adam White (@White_Adam) October 21, 2018
Love it when young players arrive on the international scene with a bang … 21 yr old Shimron Hetmyer looks a player … 106 off 78 balls … & what a name … #LoveIt #INDvsWI
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 21, 2018
Another special left hander from the Caribbean. Shimron Hetmyer brings up his 3rd #ODI 💯 in just 13 appearances! #INDvWI
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) October 21, 2018
What an inn by #Hetmyer..he is gonna be a next million dollar baby in the @IPL 2019 #INDvsWI 1st ODI
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 21, 2018
An emphatic 106 from Shimron Hetmyer steers Windies to an excellent 322. #INDvWI
— realricardopowell (@ricardolpowell) October 21, 2018
Brilliant century from Shimron Hetmyer. His 3rd ODI ton came off 74 deliveries.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Eventually holed out in the deep for 106 off 78 balls.#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/n6olEqnbNH— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) October 21, 2018
Another special left hander from the Caribbean. Shimron Hetmyer brings up his 3rd #ODI 💯 in just 13 appearances! #INDvWI
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) October 21, 2018
I hope some IPL franchises have been watching Shimron Hetmyer in action. #gun
— Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) October 21, 2018
Shimron Hetmyer — the Under-19 WC winning captain of 2016 — has hit a fine century against India. His 3rd in ODIs
Replete with Caribbean flair & exhibition of tremendous temperament, he’s surely one of the future stars.
Won’t be surprised if he gets an IPL contract soon#INDvWI— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) October 21, 2018
Fewest inns to make 3 ODI 100s for the Windies…
13 – Shimron Hetmyer
16 – Viv Richards
27 – Gordon Greenidge
41 – Phil Simmons
45 – Brian Lara#IndvWI#IndvsWI— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 21, 2018
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ for Shimron Hetmyer!
Gets to the landmark with a huge six. West Indies marching towards a big total.
Windies- 246/5 (38)#INDvWI #DilDilli #Dhadkega
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 21, 2018
Shimron Hetmyer's fantastic century drives Windies to 322/8 from their 50 overs in Guwahati – will the visitors be able to defend it and take an unexpected series lead?#INDvWI LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/IT7uA5nimO pic.twitter.com/aXU6gzUVQo
— ICC (@ICC) October 21, 2018
Whatttt ann innings by Shimron Hetmyer #Excellent
106 on just 78 balls .
Well played ..#Hetmyer #INDvWI #WellPlayed pic.twitter.com/BxTevU6kSf— Tahir Shabbir (@tahirshabbir92) October 21, 2018
Belated wishes to Sehwag from Shimron Hetmyer…
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 21, 2018
Shimron Hetmyer lofts Shami over covers for a six and gets to his third ODI ton!
He has been a treat to watch today. Well played 👏👏#CricketMeriJaan #INDvWI— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 21, 2018
A century by Shimron Hetmyer helps West Indies to 322/8 in 1st ODI against India. @MdShami11 conceding 81 runs.
Scorecard👇https://t.co/qpw3bVkEqD#bbccricket #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/AeMM7OhktH
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) October 21, 2018
Windies batsmen to hit a hundred v India in India:
Gordon Greenidge
Vivian Richards (2)
Carl Hooper
Phil Simmons
Chris Gayle (3)
Marlon Samuels (3)
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Kieron Pollard
SHIMRON HETMYER#INDvWI— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) October 21, 2018