The Indian Cricket Team began the One-day international with 5 wicket win over a listless West Indies side played at Bridgetown, Barbados on 27th July 2023. After opting to field first, the Indian bowling was brilliant with Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, and debutant Mukesh Kumar picking 1 wicket each.
Kuldeep Yadav took 4 wickets while Ravindra Jadeja grabbed 3 to skittle out West Indies for just 114 in 23 overs. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan opened the innings for India. Kishan was the top scorer in the match with 52 runs while Rohit Sharma came at number 7. India won it comfortably by 5 wickets taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
On the other hand, West Indies struggled with their batting. West Indies captain Shai Hope was the top scorer with 43. The pitch had lots of turns as Yannic Cariah grabbed 2 wickets while Motie took 1 wicket.
West Indies need to seek out their batting if they challenge a strong Indian unit. On the other hand, India will try different combinations keeping in the mind Asia Cup and World Cup 2023. It will be interesting to see if Kuldeep Yadav gets a chance after a match-winning performance in the first ODI.
Match Details
Details– India versus WI, 2nd One-day international
Venue– Bridgetown, Barbados
Date and Time– 29th July, 7.00 PM
Pitch Report
The pitch in the first One-day international was helpful for the spinners. Kuldeep Yadav grabbed 4 wickets giving away just 6 runs in his 3 overs while Ravindra Jadeja took 3 for 37 in 6 overs to skittle West Indies out for a paltry total of 114.
Yannic Cariah and Motie picked up 3 wickets between them in India’s innings. India chased down the target with half of their side gone.
West Indies (WI) vs India (Ind) – Predicted Playing XI
India
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Surykumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Umran Malik, Kuldeep Yadav.
West Indies
Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Alick Athanze, Shai Hope (C, WK), Shimron Hetymer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Dominic Drakes, Yannic Cariah, Motie, Jayden Seales.
Fantasy Team Selection – WI vs India
Team 1– Rohit Sharma (C), Shai Hope (VC), Surykumar Yadav, Brandon King, Ishan Kishan, Shimron Hetymer, Ravindra Jadeja, Yannic Cariah, Shardul Thakur, Jayden Seales, Umran Malik.
Team 2– Shubman Gill, Brandon King (VC), Virat Kohli (C), Alick Athanaze, Hardik Pandya, Rovman Powell, Ravindra Jadeja, Romario Shepherd, Dominic Drakes, Kuldeep Yadav, Motie.
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