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INDIA WIN BY 5 WICKETS; WIN SERIES 2-1
India 266-5 (46.1 overs) vs WI 263-5
Permaul comes on to bowl with a slip in place for Dhoni, who smashes the first ball through the off-side for a boundary to end it in some style.
Dhoni finishes unbeaten on 23 from as many balls, with three boundaries, while Jadeja made two from 11 balls.
India win the match by five wickets with 23 balls to spare to clinch the series 2-1.
This is India's sixth successive ODI series victory including the ICC Champions Trophy since losing to Pakistan last year.
India's next match will be the first ODI against South Africa in Johannesburg on December 5 at 1700 IST.
INDIA WIN BY 5 WICKETS; WIN SERIES 2-1
India 266-5 (46.1 overs) vs WI 263-5
Permaul comes on to bowl with a slip in place for Dhoni, who smashes the first ball through the off-side for a boundary to end it in some style.
Dhoni finishes unbeaten on 23 from as many balls, with three boundaries, while Jadeja made two from 11 balls.
India win the match by five wickets with 23 balls to spare to clinch the series 2-1.
This is India's sixth successive ODI series victory including the ICC Champions Trophy since losing to Pakistan last year.
India's next match will be the first ODI against South Africa in Johannesburg on December 5 at 1700 IST.
16:32
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India 262-5 (46 overs) vs WI 263-5
Part-timer Lendl Simmons comes back. West Indies trying to build some pressure on Jadeja by raking up the pressure with some tight bowling and the field inside the circle.
After three dot balls he nearly succumbs as he gets an inside edge which misses the stumps. He gets one from the fifth ball for one.
Suddenly, it has become very dark at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur.
Dhoni clips the last ball to deep square leg for a single to make it two runs needed for victory.
India 262-5 (46 overs) vs WI 263-5
Part-timer Lendl Simmons comes back. West Indies trying to build some pressure on Jadeja by raking up the pressure with some tight bowling and the field inside the circle.
After three dot balls he nearly succumbs as he gets an inside edge which misses the stumps. He gets one from the fifth ball for one.
Suddenly, it has become very dark at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur.
Dhoni clips the last ball to deep square leg for a single to make it two runs needed for victory.
16:27
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India 260-5 (45 overs) vs WI 263-5
Two slips in place for new batsman Ravindra Jadeja against Dwayne Bravo. Jadeja plays the first two balls to the fielders on the off-side before he is beaten off the third as he tries to cut.
He plays five dot balls in a row before taking a single from the last ball to retain strike.
India need four runs from five overs for victory.
India 260-5 (45 overs) vs WI 263-5
Two slips in place for new batsman Ravindra Jadeja against Dwayne Bravo. Jadeja plays the first two balls to the fielders on the off-side before he is beaten off the third as he tries to cut.
He plays five dot balls in a row before taking a single from the last ball to retain strike.
India need four runs from five overs for victory.
16:24
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India 259-5 (44 overs) vs WI 263-5
Holder to continue as Dhoni gets the fourth ball fine on the leg side beating the fielder inside the circle for a boundary.
India are just a hit away from victory now. Will Dhoni finish off the match in style?
India 259-5 (44 overs) vs WI 263-5
Holder to continue as Dhoni gets the fourth ball fine on the leg side beating the fielder inside the circle for a boundary.
India are just a hit away from victory now. Will Dhoni finish off the match in style?
16:18
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India 255-5 (43 overs) vs WI 263-5
Bravo claims the wicket of Raina, who is caught behind after a steady innings of 34.
India are closing in on the victory with nine runs needed from six overs and five wicket in hand.
India 255-5 (43 overs) vs WI 263-5
Bravo claims the wicket of Raina, who is caught behind after a steady innings of 34.
India are closing in on the victory with nine runs needed from six overs and five wicket in hand.
16:13
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India 251-4 (42 overs) vs WI 263-5
Raina opens the face of the bat and guides a short wide delivery from Holder past point for a boundary and then takes a couple through square leg.
Three more singles as India continue to inch closer to the victory target.
India 251-4 (42 overs) vs WI 263-5
Raina opens the face of the bat and guides a short wide delivery from Holder past point for a boundary and then takes a couple through square leg.
Three more singles as India continue to inch closer to the victory target.
16:09
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India 242-4 (41 overs) vs WI 263-5
Raina steers Rampaul to thirdman for a single to take his score to 22. Dhoni then pulls a short ball over square leg for a boundary and flicks the next ball to fine leg for a single.
A single each to the two batsmen from the remaining four deliveries as Rampaul finishes with two for 55 in 10 overs.
India 242-4 (41 overs) vs WI 263-5
Raina steers Rampaul to thirdman for a single to take his score to 22. Dhoni then pulls a short ball over square leg for a boundary and flicks the next ball to fine leg for a single.
A single each to the two batsmen from the remaining four deliveries as Rampaul finishes with two for 55 in 10 overs.
16:04
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India 235-4 (40 overs) vs WI 263-5
We are into the final over the Batting Powerplay as Holder comes back. Dhoni plays two dot balls before taking a single on the leg side and Raina does the same from the fifth ball.
India scored 28 runs for the loss of one wicket in the five overs of Powerplay.
They are 235 for four in 40 overs, needing 29 runs from 10 overs for victory.
India 235-4 (40 overs) vs WI 263-5
We are into the final over the Batting Powerplay as Holder comes back. Dhoni plays two dot balls before taking a single on the leg side and Raina does the same from the fifth ball.
India scored 28 runs for the loss of one wicket in the five overs of Powerplay.
They are 235 for four in 40 overs, needing 29 runs from 10 overs for victory.
16:00
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India 230-4 (39 overs) vs WI 263-5
Rampaul will come back, to bowl his ninth over. Dhoni and Raina content to deal in singles as six runs come from that over as India opt to take a steady approach and avoid any dramas at the end.
India 230-4 (39 overs) vs WI 263-5
Rampaul will come back, to bowl his ninth over. Dhoni and Raina content to deal in singles as six runs come from that over as India opt to take a steady approach and avoid any dramas at the end.
15:51
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India 224-4 (38 overs) vs WI 263-5
Bravo strikes with the big wicket of Dhawan, who is caught and bowled for 119, hitting 20 boundaries in his 95-ball knock.
That is a big wicket for West Indies but India are firmly in control.
Raina flicks the fifth ball flick on the leg side for a four before the bowlers sends down a wide.
India 224-4 (38 overs) vs WI 263-5
Bravo strikes with the big wicket of Dhawan, who is caught and bowled for 119, hitting 20 boundaries in his 95-ball knock.
That is a big wicket for West Indies but India are firmly in control.
Raina flicks the fifth ball flick on the leg side for a four before the bowlers sends down a wide.
15:48
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India 218-3 (37 overs) vs WI 263-5
Permaul bowls a quiet over despite the fielding restrictions conceding just three singles as India prefer to play it safe.
India 218-3 (37 overs) vs WI 263-5
Permaul bowls a quiet over despite the fielding restrictions conceding just three singles as India prefer to play it safe.
15:39
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India 215-3 (36 overs) vs WI 263-5
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect as Bravo continues with the ball.
Raina flicks the first ball on the leg side for a single. The second ball is a full toss which Dhawan hits through the covers for a boundary, his 20th of the innings.
Two singles from the next two balls before Dhawan gets a leading edge and it falls safely wide of the bowler for one to move to 177 and register his highest score in ODIs.
India 215-3 (36 overs) vs WI 263-5
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect as Bravo continues with the ball.
Raina flicks the first ball on the leg side for a single. The second ball is a full toss which Dhawan hits through the covers for a boundary, his 20th of the innings.
Two singles from the next two balls before Dhawan gets a leading edge and it falls safely wide of the bowler for one to move to 177 and register his highest score in ODIs.
15:36
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India 207-3 (35 overs) vs WI 263-5
Permaul gifts Raina a full toss which he drives through the covers for a boundary before taking one to point.
India are 207 for three in 35 overs, with 57 needed from 15 overs for victory.
Dhawan is on 111 from 87 balls, while Raina has made 11 from 17 balls.
India 207-3 (35 overs) vs WI 263-5
Permaul gifts Raina a full toss which he drives through the covers for a boundary before taking one to point.
India are 207 for three in 35 overs, with 57 needed from 15 overs for victory.
Dhawan is on 111 from 87 balls, while Raina has made 11 from 17 balls.
15:34
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India 201-3 (34 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan and Raina taking it easy as they pick three singles from Bravo's sixth over. With the required run rate in control, there is no need for them to take any undue risks as India need 63 runs from 16 overs for victory.
India 201-3 (34 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan and Raina taking it easy as they pick three singles from Bravo's sixth over. With the required run rate in control, there is no need for them to take any undue risks as India need 63 runs from 16 overs for victory.
15:27
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India 198-3 (33 overs) vs WI 263-5
With Narine having bowled out his overs, left-arm spinner Permaul comes into the attack.
Raina drives the first ball to long-on and Dhawan comes down the track to the third delivery and hits it to long-off for a single.
Two more singles as India continue to milk the bowling.
India 198-3 (33 overs) vs WI 263-5
With Narine having bowled out his overs, left-arm spinner Permaul comes into the attack.
Raina drives the first ball to long-on and Dhawan comes down the track to the third delivery and hits it to long-off for a single.
Two more singles as India continue to milk the bowling.
15:21
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India 194-3 (32 overs) vs WI 263-5
Bravo tries a short ball to Raina who hits it to point before steering the third ball to thirdman for one. Dhawan gives Bravo but gets a thick outside edge for a single to the thirdman region.
Raina flicks the last ball to fine leg region for a single.
India are 194 for three in 32 overs, needing 70 runs from 18 overs for victory with seven wickets in hand.
India 194-3 (32 overs) vs WI 263-5
Bravo tries a short ball to Raina who hits it to point before steering the third ball to thirdman for one. Dhawan gives Bravo but gets a thick outside edge for a single to the thirdman region.
Raina flicks the last ball to fine leg region for a single.
India are 194 for three in 32 overs, needing 70 runs from 18 overs for victory with seven wickets in hand.
15:16
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India 191-3 (31 overs) vs WI 263-5
Narine finally gets the edge of Yuvraj's bat and he is caught by Bravo at first slip after a good innings of 55 from 74 balls, having hit seven fours.
He put India firmly in control with a good partnership of 129 runs in 21.3 overs for the third wicket with Dhawan.
Out walks the birthday boy Suresh Raina to a huge reception from his home fans.
He plays four dot balls before taking a single from the last ball.
Narine finishes with wonderful figures of one for 32 in 10 overs.
India 191-3 (31 overs) vs WI 263-5
Narine finally gets the edge of Yuvraj's bat and he is caught by Bravo at first slip after a good innings of 55 from 74 balls, having hit seven fours.
He put India firmly in control with a good partnership of 129 runs in 21.3 overs for the third wicket with Dhawan.
Out walks the birthday boy Suresh Raina to a huge reception from his home fans.
He plays four dot balls before taking a single from the last ball.
Narine finishes with wonderful figures of one for 32 in 10 overs.
15:11
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India 190-2 (30 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj plays three dot balls from Bravo before he cuts a short ball past point for a boundary. He then takes a single on the off-side before Dhawan edges the last ball and it goes past the wicketkeeper for another boundary.
India 190-2 (30 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj plays three dot balls from Bravo before he cuts a short ball past point for a boundary. He then takes a single on the off-side before Dhawan edges the last ball and it goes past the wicketkeeper for another boundary.
15:06
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India 181-2 (29 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj completes his half-century from 68 balls with a single on the leg side, a much needed innings to end his run of low scores.
Dhawan comes down the track and drives Narine through the covers for two runs to inch closer to his century.
He edges the fifth delivery past first slip for a four to bring up his century from just 73 balls, having hit 18 fours in total.
The required run rate is below four runs per over with 83 needed from 21 overs for victory.
India 181-2 (29 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj completes his half-century from 68 balls with a single on the leg side, a much needed innings to end his run of low scores.
Dhawan comes down the track and drives Narine through the covers for two runs to inch closer to his century.
He edges the fifth delivery past first slip for a four to bring up his century from just 73 balls, having hit 18 fours in total.
The required run rate is below four runs per over with 83 needed from 21 overs for victory.
15:01
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India 173-2 (28 overs) vs WI 263-5
Captain Dwayne Bravo bring himself into the attack now. Dhawan drives the first ball to the covers for one and Yuvraj takes two runs wide of the long-off region.
Yuvraj drives the next ball through the covers for another couple to take his score to 49.
However, he is unable to get a single from the last two deliveries.
India 173-2 (28 overs) vs WI 263-5
Captain Dwayne Bravo bring himself into the attack now. Dhawan drives the first ball to the covers for one and Yuvraj takes two runs wide of the long-off region.
Yuvraj drives the next ball through the covers for another couple to take his score to 49.
However, he is unable to get a single from the last two deliveries.
14:59
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India 168-2 (27 overs) vs WI 263-5
Narine bowls another quiet over as Yuvraj and Dhawan pick a single each and decide against doing anything fancy against him.
Narine has good with the ball, bowling his eight overs for 23 runs.
Dhawan has closed in on his century, hitting 93 from 68 balls.
India 168-2 (27 overs) vs WI 263-5
Narine bowls another quiet over as Yuvraj and Dhawan pick a single each and decide against doing anything fancy against him.
Narine has good with the ball, bowling his eight overs for 23 runs.
Dhawan has closed in on his century, hitting 93 from 68 balls.
14:57
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India 166-2 (26 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj getting into the attack. He crashes a full delivery from Rampaul through midwicket for a boundary and then takes a single.
Dhawan then punches one through the covers for a boundary to bring up the 100-run partnership.
He gives Rampaul the charge off the last ball and hammers it through the covers for the third boundary of the over.
India looking comfortable on 166 for two in 26 overs, scoring at 6.38 runs per over to take charge of the match.
India 166-2 (26 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj getting into the attack. He crashes a full delivery from Rampaul through midwicket for a boundary and then takes a single.
Dhawan then punches one through the covers for a boundary to bring up the 100-run partnership.
He gives Rampaul the charge off the last ball and hammers it through the covers for the third boundary of the over.
India looking comfortable on 166 for two in 26 overs, scoring at 6.38 runs per over to take charge of the match.
14:51
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India 153-2 (25 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj is feeling a lot more confident now as he slog sweeps Narine over midwicket for a four. He is struck on the pads off the third ball but the LBW appeal is turned down as the umpire feels it is a bit high on the pads.
Yuvraj picks a single from the fifth ball while Dhawan defends the last ball.
At the halfway stage, India are 153 for two, needing 111 from 25 overs for victory.
Dhawan has stroked his way to 84 from 63 balls, with the help of 15 fours, while Yuvraj is on 39 from 55 balls.
India 153-2 (25 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj is feeling a lot more confident now as he slog sweeps Narine over midwicket for a four. He is struck on the pads off the third ball but the LBW appeal is turned down as the umpire feels it is a bit high on the pads.
Yuvraj picks a single from the fifth ball while Dhawan defends the last ball.
At the halfway stage, India are 153 for two, needing 111 from 25 overs for victory.
Dhawan has stroked his way to 84 from 63 balls, with the help of 15 fours, while Yuvraj is on 39 from 55 balls.
14:49
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India 147-2 (24 overs) vs WI 263-5
India need 123 runs in 27 overs at 4.5 runs per over forcing Bravo to bring back his wicket taker Rampaul back into the attack to make a breakthrough.
Two singles from the first four balls before Dhawan pulls the fifth ball through midwicket for a boundary.
India 147-2 (24 overs) vs WI 263-5
India need 123 runs in 27 overs at 4.5 runs per over forcing Bravo to bring back his wicket taker Rampaul back into the attack to make a breakthrough.
Two singles from the first four balls before Dhawan pulls the fifth ball through midwicket for a boundary.
14:40
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India 141-2 (23 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj picks a single and hands the strike back to Dhawan. The left-hander plays the inside out lofted shot over the covers for a four and then sweeps the next ball fine on the leg side for the same result.
Two singles from the last two balls as India continue to lift the tempo.
India have made 40 runs from the last five overs to take the score to 141 for two in 23 overs.
India 141-2 (23 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj picks a single and hands the strike back to Dhawan. The left-hander plays the inside out lofted shot over the covers for a four and then sweeps the next ball fine on the leg side for the same result.
Two singles from the last two balls as India continue to lift the tempo.
India have made 40 runs from the last five overs to take the score to 141 for two in 23 overs.
14:37
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India 130-2 (22 overs) vs WI 263-5
Left-arm spinner Veersammy Permaul comes into the attack. Dhawan slaps the first ball past point for three runs before Yuvraj sweeps the next to fine leg region for one.
Two more singles before Dhawan makes room and hits it through the off-side a bit square for a boundary.
The next ball is full and Dhawan comes down and crashes it through the covers for another boundary as Permaul is hit for 14 runs in his first over.
Dhawan is looking in a rush as he races to 70 from 55 balls, while Yuvraj has made 30 from 45 balls.
India 130-2 (22 overs) vs WI 263-5
Left-arm spinner Veersammy Permaul comes into the attack. Dhawan slaps the first ball past point for three runs before Yuvraj sweeps the next to fine leg region for one.
Two more singles before Dhawan makes room and hits it through the off-side a bit square for a boundary.
The next ball is full and Dhawan comes down and crashes it through the covers for another boundary as Permaul is hit for 14 runs in his first over.
Dhawan is looking in a rush as he races to 70 from 55 balls, while Yuvraj has made 30 from 45 balls.
14:32
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India 116-2 (21 overs) vs WI 263-5
West Indies are desperate for a wicket as they take a surprise gamble with part-timer Lendl Simmons.
Dhawan drives the first ball to long-off for a single before Yuvraj does the same from the third delivery.
Dhawan repeats the shot for the same result before Yuvraj plays out the last two deliveries of that over.
India 116-2 (21 overs) vs WI 263-5
West Indies are desperate for a wicket as they take a surprise gamble with part-timer Lendl Simmons.
Dhawan drives the first ball to long-off for a single before Yuvraj does the same from the third delivery.
Dhawan repeats the shot for the same result before Yuvraj plays out the last two deliveries of that over.
14:28
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India 112-2 (20 overs) vs WI 263-5
Narine continues to torment Yuvraj who has been lucky to survive against him. He is beaten off the first delivery and then defends the next three before he is again beaten off the last two deliveries of that over which slant across him.
India are 112 for one in 20 overs, needing 152 runs in 30 overs for victory.
Dhawan has hit way to 56 from 49 balls, having hit 10 fours in total, while Yuvraj has made 27 from 39 balls despite struggling against Narine.
India 112-2 (20 overs) vs WI 263-5
Narine continues to torment Yuvraj who has been lucky to survive against him. He is beaten off the first delivery and then defends the next three before he is again beaten off the last two deliveries of that over which slant across him.
India are 112 for one in 20 overs, needing 152 runs in 30 overs for victory.
Dhawan has hit way to 56 from 49 balls, having hit 10 fours in total, while Yuvraj has made 27 from 39 balls despite struggling against Narine.
14:26
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India 112-2 (19 overs) vs WI 263-5
Sammy tries a short delivery at Yuvraj but his medium pace is hardly a problem for the left-hander, who pulls it through midwicket for a boundary.
He flicks the next ball square on the leg side for two runs before heaving the next through midwicket for another four. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
India 112-2 (19 overs) vs WI 263-5
Sammy tries a short delivery at Yuvraj but his medium pace is hardly a problem for the left-hander, who pulls it through midwicket for a boundary.
He flicks the next ball square on the leg side for two runs before heaving the next through midwicket for another four. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
14:21
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India 101-2 (18 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan cuts Narine and gets a thick outside edge which flies past Sammy at first slip for a boundary. He slaps the fourth ball through the covers for a single and Yuvraj taps it to point for the same result.
India 101-2 (18 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan cuts Narine and gets a thick outside edge which flies past Sammy at first slip for a boundary. He slaps the fourth ball through the covers for a single and Yuvraj taps it to point for the same result.
14:13
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India 95-2 (17 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan inside edges the first ball from Sammy for a single and Yuvraj gets one to midwicket.
Dhawan drives the fifth ball through the covers for a couple to bring up his fifty from 43 balls, hitting nine boundaries.
India 95-2 (17 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan inside edges the first ball from Sammy for a single and Yuvraj gets one to midwicket.
Dhawan drives the fifth ball through the covers for a couple to bring up his fifty from 43 balls, hitting nine boundaries.
14:09
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India 90-2 (16 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj is struck on the pads by Narine as West Indies make a huge appeal for LBW but it is turned down. That looked mighty close!
Yuvraj then slaps the third ball through the covers for two runs and then clips the fourth ball fine on the leg side for a four. That should boost his confidence.
India 90-2 (16 overs) vs WI 263-5
Yuvraj is struck on the pads by Narine as West Indies make a huge appeal for LBW but it is turned down. That looked mighty close!
Yuvraj then slaps the third ball through the covers for two runs and then clips the fourth ball fine on the leg side for a four. That should boost his confidence.
14:07
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India 84-2 (15 overs) vs WI 263-5
Holder is taken off after just one over and he makes way for Darren Sammy. The first ball is sliding down the leg side as Dhawan nudges it fine on the leg side for a boundary.
He takes a single to long-off before Yuvraj drives the fourth ball to the cover region for one.
India 84-2 (15 overs) vs WI 263-5
Holder is taken off after just one over and he makes way for Darren Sammy. The first ball is sliding down the leg side as Dhawan nudges it fine on the leg side for a boundary.
He takes a single to long-off before Yuvraj drives the fourth ball to the cover region for one.
14:04
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India 78-2 (14 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan hits Narine on the leg side for a single. Yuvraj watchfully defends the next five deliveries as the spinner ends another good over.
Narine has excellent figures of four runs from three overs.
India 78-2 (14 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan hits Narine on the leg side for a single. Yuvraj watchfully defends the next five deliveries as the spinner ends another good over.
Narine has excellent figures of four runs from three overs.
13:59
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India 77-2 (13 overs) vs WI 263-5
Holder comes back into the attack. Dhawan steers the third ball past point for a single and Yuvraj guides the next to thirdman for another single.
Dhawan then pulls a short ball through midwicket for a boundary before he gets a single from the last ball as the fielder at point fails to stop it cleanly.
India 77-2 (13 overs) vs WI 263-5
Holder comes back into the attack. Dhawan steers the third ball past point for a single and Yuvraj guides the next to thirdman for another single.
Dhawan then pulls a short ball through midwicket for a boundary before he gets a single from the last ball as the fielder at point fails to stop it cleanly.
13:54
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India 70-2 (12 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan struggling to pick up Narine as the first two balls hit him on the pads before he defends the next two with utmost caution.
He hits the fifth ball to sweeper cover for a single from the fifth ball. Yuvraj comes forward to defend but is struck on the pads as Narine makes an appeal for LBW but is turned down.
Just a single from that over.
India 70-2 (12 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan struggling to pick up Narine as the first two balls hit him on the pads before he defends the next two with utmost caution.
He hits the fifth ball to sweeper cover for a single from the fifth ball. Yuvraj comes forward to defend but is struck on the pads as Narine makes an appeal for LBW but is turned down.
Just a single from that over.
13:50
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India 69-2 (11 overs) vs WI 263-5
Rampaul will continue as he comes on to bowl his sixth over. The first ball is defended by Yuvraj while he clips the next on the leg side for one.
Dhawan pulls the fourth delivery for a single to deep midwicket.
Rampaul bowls a short ball to Yuvraj who pulls it awkwardly behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
India 69-2 (11 overs) vs WI 263-5
Rampaul will continue as he comes on to bowl his sixth over. The first ball is defended by Yuvraj while he clips the next on the leg side for one.
Dhawan pulls the fourth delivery for a single to deep midwicket.
Rampaul bowls a short ball to Yuvraj who pulls it awkwardly behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
13:48
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India 64-2 (10 overs) vs WI 263-5
With Yuvraj out in the middle, West Indies bring in mystery spinner Sunil Narine early into the attack. The left-hander looked all at sea against him in the first ODI in Kochi.
Dhawan picks a single from the first ball on the leg side and Yuvraj does the same from the third delivery.
Dhawan plays two dot balls before taking a single from the last ball.
India are 64 for two in 10 overs with Dhawan on 34 from 24 balls and Yuvraj on one.
India 64-2 (10 overs) vs WI 263-5
With Yuvraj out in the middle, West Indies bring in mystery spinner Sunil Narine early into the attack. The left-hander looked all at sea against him in the first ODI in Kochi.
Dhawan picks a single from the first ball on the leg side and Yuvraj does the same from the third delivery.
Dhawan plays two dot balls before taking a single from the last ball.
India are 64 for two in 10 overs with Dhawan on 34 from 24 balls and Yuvraj on one.
13:44
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India 61-2 (9 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan has claimed his second wicket to check India's charge. Kohli, who hit 19 from 18 balls, looked to leave the away going delivery but was late in executing it as he ended up steering it straight into the hands of the wicketkeeper.
A big match for No. 4 Yuvraj, who has been under the fire for his string of poor scores in recent matches. If he can play a big knock, it will serve as a big boost ahead of the tour of South Africa.
The first ball is a short ball which rises up to his chest as Yuvraj defends it on the backfoot. The next one is a bit quicker 141kph, which he ducks under.
Rampaul has been excellent with the new ball, taking two for 16 in five overs including a maiden.
India 61-2 (9 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dhawan has claimed his second wicket to check India's charge. Kohli, who hit 19 from 18 balls, looked to leave the away going delivery but was late in executing it as he ended up steering it straight into the hands of the wicketkeeper.
A big match for No. 4 Yuvraj, who has been under the fire for his string of poor scores in recent matches. If he can play a big knock, it will serve as a big boost ahead of the tour of South Africa.
The first ball is a short ball which rises up to his chest as Yuvraj defends it on the backfoot. The next one is a bit quicker 141kph, which he ducks under.
Rampaul has been excellent with the new ball, taking two for 16 in five overs including a maiden.
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India 54-1 (8 overs) vs WI 263-5
Kohli, who fell for 99 in the previous match, is looking in good touch right from the start. He hits Bravo through the point region for a boundary to race to 16 from 15 balls.
Two balls later Dhawan drives it through the off-side but Lendl Simmons lets one go through his legs at sweeper cover to give away a boundary.
India in control at 54 for one in eight overs. Dhawan has smashed his way to 31 from 18 balls, while Kohli has made 17 from 16 balls.
India 54-1 (8 overs) vs WI 263-5
Kohli, who fell for 99 in the previous match, is looking in good touch right from the start. He hits Bravo through the point region for a boundary to race to 16 from 15 balls.
Two balls later Dhawan drives it through the off-side but Lendl Simmons lets one go through his legs at sweeper cover to give away a boundary.
India in control at 54 for one in eight overs. Dhawan has smashed his way to 31 from 18 balls, while Kohli has made 17 from 16 balls.
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India 43-1 (7 overs) vs WI 263-5
Kohli slashes at a wide delivery from Rampaul but gets an edge which flies over the slip region for a boundary.
He punches the fifth ball through the covers where the fielder makes a good stop on the boundary to keep it down to two runs as six runs come from that over by Rampaul.
India 43-1 (7 overs) vs WI 263-5
Kohli slashes at a wide delivery from Rampaul but gets an edge which flies over the slip region for a boundary.
He punches the fifth ball through the covers where the fielder makes a good stop on the boundary to keep it down to two runs as six runs come from that over by Rampaul.
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India 37-1 (6 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dwayne Bravo brings himself into the attack in place of Holder, who has been hit for 22 runs in two overs.
Three runs from the first five balls before Virat Kohli punches it past point for a four and then takes one from the last ball to retain strike.
India 37-1 (6 overs) vs WI 263-5
Dwayne Bravo brings himself into the attack in place of Holder, who has been hit for 22 runs in two overs.
Three runs from the first five balls before Virat Kohli punches it past point for a four and then takes one from the last ball to retain strike.
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India 29-1 (5 overs) vs WI 263-5
Back to back failures for Rohit Sharma, who edges Rampaul and is caught at first slip for four from 14 balls.
At the other end Dhawan is looking in good touch as he raced to 24 from 12 deliveries with all his runs coming in boundaries.
A wicket maiden for Rampaul, whose figures read one for seven in three overs.
India 29-1 (5 overs) vs WI 263-5
Back to back failures for Rohit Sharma, who edges Rampaul and is caught at first slip for four from 14 balls.
At the other end Dhawan is looking in good touch as he raced to 24 from 12 deliveries with all his runs coming in boundaries.
A wicket maiden for Rampaul, whose figures read one for seven in three overs.
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India 15-0 (2 overs) vs WI 263-5
Rohit taps Jason Holder on the off-side and takes a quick single. Dhawan flicks the second ball fine on the leg side for the first boundary of the innings.
The fourth ball is again on the pads as Dhawan clips it square this time for the same result.
The next delivery is full and wide and Dhawan gets down on one knee and crashes it through the covers for the same result.
India 15-0 (2 overs) vs WI 263-5
Rohit taps Jason Holder on the off-side and takes a quick single. Dhawan flicks the second ball fine on the leg side for the first boundary of the innings.
The fourth ball is again on the pads as Dhawan clips it square this time for the same result.
The next delivery is full and wide and Dhawan gets down on one knee and crashes it through the covers for the same result.
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India 2-0 (1 over) vs WI 263-5
Ravi Rampaul to bowl the first over as Rohit Sharma will face him with Shikhar Dhawan at the other end.
Rampaul starts with a wide outside the off-stump before he is beaten off the third ball as the ball moves away. He gets off the mark with a single on the off-side.
Dhawan watchfully defends the last two balls as just two runs come from the first over.
India 2-0 (1 over) vs WI 263-5
Ravi Rampaul to bowl the first over as Rohit Sharma will face him with Shikhar Dhawan at the other end.
Rampaul starts with a wide outside the off-stump before he is beaten off the third ball as the ball moves away. He gets off the mark with a single on the off-side.
Dhawan watchfully defends the last two balls as just two runs come from the first over.
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WI 263-5 (50 overs) vs India
Ashwin was India's best bowler, claiming two for 45, while Jadeja took one for 49 as Dhoni decided to introduce spin quite late in the match.
Shami was excellent in his first spell but went for a few runs in the end to finish with one for 49, while Bhuvneshwar claimed one for 42 in eight overs.
India will need a good batting effort to overhaul this target on a pitch which is expected to get better for batsmen in the second half of the match.
WI 263-5 (50 overs) vs India
Ashwin was India's best bowler, claiming two for 45, while Jadeja took one for 49 as Dhoni decided to introduce spin quite late in the match.
Shami was excellent in his first spell but went for a few runs in the end to finish with one for 49, while Bhuvneshwar claimed one for 42 in eight overs.
India will need a good batting effort to overhaul this target on a pitch which is expected to get better for batsmen in the second half of the match.
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WI 263-5 (50 overs) vs India
Shami starts the last over with a full toss which Bravo hits through midwicket for a four and then takes one from the next ball.
The third ball is again a full toss which Sammy heaves but gets it to deep midwicket for just one.
Bravo then hits a wide half volley straight to the fielder at cover and gets only one. He is angry after failing to make most of that delivery.
Bravo gets his fifty from 53 balls from the last delivery with a couple on the off-side.
West Indies finish on a competitive 263 for five in their 50 overs, having scored 41 runs from the last three overs.
Sammy provided the boost at the end with his blazing innings of 37 from 29 balls, while Bravo smashed 51 from 53 balls. The duo put on an unbroken stand of 67 from 49 balls for the sixth wicket as they went after the Indian bowlers in the final overs.
Kieran Powell (70) and Marlon Samuels (71) also hit half-centuries, putting on 117 from 147 balls for the second wicket to lay a solid foundation for the middle and lower order.
WI 263-5 (50 overs) vs India
Shami starts the last over with a full toss which Bravo hits through midwicket for a four and then takes one from the next ball.
The third ball is again a full toss which Sammy heaves but gets it to deep midwicket for just one.
Bravo then hits a wide half volley straight to the fielder at cover and gets only one. He is angry after failing to make most of that delivery.
Bravo gets his fifty from 53 balls from the last delivery with a couple on the off-side.
West Indies finish on a competitive 263 for five in their 50 overs, having scored 41 runs from the last three overs.
Sammy provided the boost at the end with his blazing innings of 37 from 29 balls, while Bravo smashed 51 from 53 balls. The duo put on an unbroken stand of 67 from 49 balls for the sixth wicket as they went after the Indian bowlers in the final overs.
Kieran Powell (70) and Marlon Samuels (71) also hit half-centuries, putting on 117 from 147 balls for the second wicket to lay a solid foundation for the middle and lower order.
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WI 253-5 (49 overs) vs India
Dhoni continues to juggle his pacers around as Mohit comes into the attack. He starts with a slower ball but Sammy smacks it over midwicket for another six to race to 30 from 24 balls.
He drives the next ball down to long-on where Rohit misfields to give away two runs as Dhoni is angry with that effort. Sammy inside edges the next ball for a single to short fine leg.
Bravo hammers the fourth delivery through the covers for a boundary as WI got on an all-out attack.
The next ball is a full toss which Bravo can't get away and gets just a single to the covers.
The last ball is again a full toss as Rohit makes a superb stop, running to his left and saving a certain boundary.
17 runs from the over as WI continue their good progress with 31 runs coming from the last two overs.
WI 253-5 (49 overs) vs India
Dhoni continues to juggle his pacers around as Mohit comes into the attack. He starts with a slower ball but Sammy smacks it over midwicket for another six to race to 30 from 24 balls.
He drives the next ball down to long-on where Rohit misfields to give away two runs as Dhoni is angry with that effort. Sammy inside edges the next ball for a single to short fine leg.
Bravo hammers the fourth delivery through the covers for a boundary as WI got on an all-out attack.
The next ball is a full toss which Bravo can't get away and gets just a single to the covers.
The last ball is again a full toss as Rohit makes a superb stop, running to his left and saving a certain boundary.
17 runs from the over as WI continue their good progress with 31 runs coming from the last two overs.
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WI 236-5 (48 overs) vs India
Shami replaces Bhuvneshwar. Bravo lofts the first ball over long-on for a six. There is a huge appeal for caught behind off the next ball as Bravo is beaten by one that slants across him but the umpire has turned it down.
He drives the next ball to sweeper cover for a single.
Sammy joins the party as he lofts a full delivery back over the bowler's head for the second six of the over.
He gets a single from the last ball to get 14 runs from that over, making it the most expensive of the innings.
WI 236-5 (48 overs) vs India
Shami replaces Bhuvneshwar. Bravo lofts the first ball over long-on for a six. There is a huge appeal for caught behind off the next ball as Bravo is beaten by one that slants across him but the umpire has turned it down.
He drives the next ball to sweeper cover for a single.
Sammy joins the party as he lofts a full delivery back over the bowler's head for the second six of the over.
He gets a single from the last ball to get 14 runs from that over, making it the most expensive of the innings.
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WI 222-5 (47 overs) vs India
Jadeja to bowl his final over. Sammy hits the first ball back the bowler before taking one to midwicket.
Bravo takes one from the next ball before Sammy clips it fine on the leg side for two runs.
Interestingly, Dhoni has a slip fielder for Sammy but Jadeja is bowling it on the pads as Sammy chips it over midwicket for a couple.
Sammy defends the last ball as Jadeja finishes with one for 49 in 10 overs.
Just two boundaries conceded in the last five overs as WI reach 222 for five in 47 overs.
WI 222-5 (47 overs) vs India
Jadeja to bowl his final over. Sammy hits the first ball back the bowler before taking one to midwicket.
Bravo takes one from the next ball before Sammy clips it fine on the leg side for two runs.
Interestingly, Dhoni has a slip fielder for Sammy but Jadeja is bowling it on the pads as Sammy chips it over midwicket for a couple.
Sammy defends the last ball as Jadeja finishes with one for 49 in 10 overs.
Just two boundaries conceded in the last five overs as WI reach 222 for five in 47 overs.
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WI 216-5 (46 overs) vs India
Bhuvneshwar comes back, replacing Shami, who has bowled eight overs for 25 runs while picking up a wicket so far.
Sammy hits the first ball to deep midwicket for a single and Bravo gets one on the leg side.
Sammy then crashes the third delivery through the off-side for two runs before he gets a boundary from the next as the fielder at sweeper cover lets one go through.
Nine runs from the over as WI reach 216 for five in 46 overs.
WI 216-5 (46 overs) vs India
Bhuvneshwar comes back, replacing Shami, who has bowled eight overs for 25 runs while picking up a wicket so far.
Sammy hits the first ball to deep midwicket for a single and Bravo gets one on the leg side.
Sammy then crashes the third delivery through the off-side for two runs before he gets a boundary from the next as the fielder at sweeper cover lets one go through.
Nine runs from the over as WI reach 216 for five in 46 overs.
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WI 207-5 (45 overs) vs India
Bravo breaks the shackles as he rocks back and cuts a short ball from Jadeja past point for a boundary.
He clips the next delivery on the leg side for a single before Sammy gets one from the last ball to retain strike.
WI 207-5 (45 overs) vs India
Bravo breaks the shackles as he rocks back and cuts a short ball from Jadeja past point for a boundary.
He clips the next delivery on the leg side for a single before Sammy gets one from the last ball to retain strike.
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WI 201-5 (44 overs) vs India
Jadeja makes a good diving stop at point as Bravo cut Shami before he gets one from the next ball.
Shami then beats Sammy with an incoming delivery which goes right through him. The right-hander drives the last ball through the covers for a couple to bring up the 200 for West Indies.
In the last five overs, West Indies have scored just 12 runs while losing a wicket.
WI 201-5 (44 overs) vs India
Jadeja makes a good diving stop at point as Bravo cut Shami before he gets one from the next ball.
Shami then beats Sammy with an incoming delivery which goes right through him. The right-hander drives the last ball through the covers for a couple to bring up the 200 for West Indies.
In the last five overs, West Indies have scored just 12 runs while losing a wicket.
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WI 198-5 (43 overs) vs India
Darren Sammy gets off the mark with a single to long-off and Bravo takes one from the third delivery.
Sammy is beaten off the fifth ball as Jadeja gets it turn past the face of the bat before he blocks the last ball.
WI 198-5 (43 overs) vs India
Darren Sammy gets off the mark with a single to long-off and Bravo takes one from the third delivery.
Sammy is beaten off the fifth ball as Jadeja gets it turn past the face of the bat before he blocks the last ball.
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WI 196-5 (42 overs) vs India
West Indies continue to stumble as captain Dwayne Bravo throws his wicket away with a reckless shot.
He tried to loft Shami over the off-side but ended up holing out to Ashwin at sweeper cover.
Bravo falls for four as WI slip to 196 for five after 42 overs, losing wickets at regular intervals in the last few overs.
WI 196-5 (42 overs) vs India
West Indies continue to stumble as captain Dwayne Bravo throws his wicket away with a reckless shot.
He tried to loft Shami over the off-side but ended up holing out to Ashwin at sweeper cover.
Bravo falls for four as WI slip to 196 for five after 42 overs, losing wickets at regular intervals in the last few overs.
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WI 194-4 (41 overs) vs India
Dwayne Bravo drives Jadeja down to long-on for one before Darren hits the third ball to midwicket for a single.
Two singles from the last two balls take WI to 194 for four in 41 overs.
WI 194-4 (41 overs) vs India
Dwayne Bravo drives Jadeja down to long-on for one before Darren hits the third ball to midwicket for a single.
Two singles from the last two balls take WI to 194 for four in 41 overs.
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WI 190-4 (40 overs) vs India
Pacer Shami is back as Dwayne Bravo joins his brother Darren out in the middle.
Darren steers the first ball to thirdman for one. Dwayne plays three dot balls before he pulls a short ball to deep midwicket for a single before his brother does the same from the last ball.
WI are 190 for four in 40 overs, having made just 26 runs in the five overs of Batting Powerplay, losing two wickets.
WI 190-4 (40 overs) vs India
Pacer Shami is back as Dwayne Bravo joins his brother Darren out in the middle.
Darren steers the first ball to thirdman for one. Dwayne plays three dot balls before he pulls a short ball to deep midwicket for a single before his brother does the same from the last ball.
WI are 190 for four in 40 overs, having made just 26 runs in the five overs of Batting Powerplay, losing two wickets.
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WI 187-4 (39 overs) vs India
Simmons lofts Jadeja over long-on for a boundary and then cuts the third ball through the cover region for another four.
But the bowler gets revenge as the right-hander tries to cut but gets an edge and is caught by Dhoni for 13.
West Indies lose another wicket at a crucial juncture to be reduced to 187 for four after 39 overs.
WI 187-4 (39 overs) vs India
Simmons lofts Jadeja over long-on for a boundary and then cuts the third ball through the cover region for another four.
But the bowler gets revenge as the right-hander tries to cut but gets an edge and is caught by Dhoni for 13.
West Indies lose another wicket at a crucial juncture to be reduced to 187 for four after 39 overs.
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WI 179-3 (38 overs) vs India
Ashwin comes on to bowl his final over. Simmons flicks the first ball to midwicket for one before the spinner bowls a wide.
Bravo gets the bottom edge but Raina makes a good stop at first slip on the bounce. He gets an inside edge off the next ball which beats Dhoni for two runs.
WI 179-3 (38 overs) vs India
Ashwin comes on to bowl his final over. Simmons flicks the first ball to midwicket for one before the spinner bowls a wide.
Bravo gets the bottom edge but Raina makes a good stop at first slip on the bounce. He gets an inside edge off the next ball which beats Dhoni for two runs.
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WI 172-3 (37 overs) vs India
Simmons takes a single from Jadeja's first delivery on the off-side and Bravo does the same from the next delivery.
Simmons plays three dots before taking a single from the last ball as just three runs come from that over.
The Batting Powerplay has not started well for WI as just eight runs have come from the first two overs.
WI 172-3 (37 overs) vs India
Simmons takes a single from Jadeja's first delivery on the off-side and Bravo does the same from the next delivery.
Simmons plays three dots before taking a single from the last ball as just three runs come from that over.
The Batting Powerplay has not started well for WI as just eight runs have come from the first two overs.
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WI 169-3 (36 overs) vs India
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect as Ashwin continues. The first ball is short and Samuels pulls it midwicket for a boundary.
However, he falls two deliveries later as Ashwin bowls him through the gate for 71, hitting seven fours and a six in his 93-ball knock.
Lendl Simmons gets off the mark with a single before Darren Bravo plays out the last two balls.
WI 169-3 (36 overs) vs India
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect as Ashwin continues. The first ball is short and Samuels pulls it midwicket for a boundary.
However, he falls two deliveries later as Ashwin bowls him through the gate for 71, hitting seven fours and a six in his 93-ball knock.
Lendl Simmons gets off the mark with a single before Darren Bravo plays out the last two balls.
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WI 164-2 (35 overs) vs India
Dhawan makes a good stop on the long-off boundary to stop a certain boundary from Samuels and keep it down to one.
Three runs from the over as WI reach 164 for two in 35 overs with Samuels on 67 and Bravo on 14.
India need a few quick wickets to stop the charge of the West Indies batsmen or else they will be chasing a huge score for victory.
WI 164-2 (35 overs) vs India
Dhawan makes a good stop on the long-off boundary to stop a certain boundary from Samuels and keep it down to one.
Three runs from the over as WI reach 164 for two in 35 overs with Samuels on 67 and Bravo on 14.
India need a few quick wickets to stop the charge of the West Indies batsmen or else they will be chasing a huge score for victory.
11:19
Interestingly, West Indies have never lost a match at this ground, having won two Test matches and two ODIs. The way they are batting out in the middle, they are looking nicely set up for a huge score which will put a lot of pressure on the Indians in this series decider.
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WI 161-2 (34 overs) vs India
Bravo lofts Jadeja over long-off for a six as the ball sails over Yuvraj who is on the edge of the ropes and makes a very casual effort to take the catch. That was poor from Yuvraj as he barely made an attempt to catch it.
The next ball is short which Bravo pulls through midwicket for a four before WI get two more singles to get 12 runs from the over.
WI 161-2 (34 overs) vs India
Bravo lofts Jadeja over long-off for a six as the ball sails over Yuvraj who is on the edge of the ropes and makes a very casual effort to take the catch. That was poor from Yuvraj as he barely made an attempt to catch it.
The next ball is short which Bravo pulls through midwicket for a four before WI get two more singles to get 12 runs from the over.
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WI 149-2 (33 overs) vs India
Dropped! Virat Kohli has put down a sitter at first slip to give Samuels (60) a lifeline who tried to steer Jadeja fine on the off-side.
"For his talent, he keeps dropping many," exclaims Ravi Shastri on commentary.
That dropped catch could make a big difference as Samuels was batting well on 60 and he is capable of turning it on in the final overs.
Samuels gets two runs as the fielder at short thirdman comes in charging but fails to collect and gives an extra run in the process. He steers the next ball behind point for another couple.
WI 149-2 (33 overs) vs India
Dropped! Virat Kohli has put down a sitter at first slip to give Samuels (60) a lifeline who tried to steer Jadeja fine on the off-side.
"For his talent, he keeps dropping many," exclaims Ravi Shastri on commentary.
That dropped catch could make a big difference as Samuels was batting well on 60 and he is capable of turning it on in the final overs.
Samuels gets two runs as the fielder at short thirdman comes in charging but fails to collect and gives an extra run in the process. He steers the next ball behind point for another couple.
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WI 145-2 (32 overs) vs India
Samuels goes back and hits Ashwin through the off-side for one before Bravo defends the next three deliveries.
He is beaten off the last ball as Ashwin gets one to leave the left-hander.
Excellent over from Ashwin, who is in the midst of a good spell.
WI 145-2 (32 overs) vs India
Samuels goes back and hits Ashwin through the off-side for one before Bravo defends the next three deliveries.
He is beaten off the last ball as Ashwin gets one to leave the left-hander.
Excellent over from Ashwin, who is in the midst of a good spell.
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WI 144-2 (31 overs) vs India
Bravo takes a single from the third ball to hand the strike back to Samuels. The right-hander nudges Jadeja fine on the off-side beating the fielder at short thirdman for a four before taking one to sweeper cover.
WI 144-2 (31 overs) vs India
Bravo takes a single from the third ball to hand the strike back to Samuels. The right-hander nudges Jadeja fine on the off-side beating the fielder at short thirdman for a four before taking one to sweeper cover.
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WI 138-2 (30 overs) vs India
Change of ends for Ashwin, who takes over from Raina after he bowled five overs for 29 runs.
Powell was looking to break free and once again ends up throwing his wicket away after hitting a half-century. The left-hander tried to sweep Ashwin but ended up getting a top edge and was caught at short fine leg.
He played a good innings of 70 from 81 balls, having put on 117 runs from 24.3 overs for the second wicket with Samuels to lay a solid foundation for the middle order.
Dwayne Bravo defends three balls in a row before taking a single from the last ball to get off the mark.
WI 138-2 (30 overs) vs India
Change of ends for Ashwin, who takes over from Raina after he bowled five overs for 29 runs.
Powell was looking to break free and once again ends up throwing his wicket away after hitting a half-century. The left-hander tried to sweep Ashwin but ended up getting a top edge and was caught at short fine leg.
He played a good innings of 70 from 81 balls, having put on 117 runs from 24.3 overs for the second wicket with Samuels to lay a solid foundation for the middle order.
Dwayne Bravo defends three balls in a row before taking a single from the last ball to get off the mark.
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WI 137-1 (29 overs) vs India
Ravindra Jadeja finally gets a bowl, replacing Ashwin, who bowled five overs for 20 runs.
Jadeja has a huge appeal for LBW turned down against Powell who came forward to defend but missed and was hit on the pads. The second ball is swept on the leg side for a single.
Samuels mishits the next delivery and it falls safely on the off-side for two runs to bring up his half-century, from 73 balls. He gets a couple from the next ball too on the off-side.
Two singles from the last two deliveries as Jadeja gives away seven runs in his first over.
WI 137-1 (29 overs) vs India
Ravindra Jadeja finally gets a bowl, replacing Ashwin, who bowled five overs for 20 runs.
Jadeja has a huge appeal for LBW turned down against Powell who came forward to defend but missed and was hit on the pads. The second ball is swept on the leg side for a single.
Samuels mishits the next delivery and it falls safely on the off-side for two runs to bring up his half-century, from 73 balls. He gets a couple from the next ball too on the off-side.
Two singles from the last two deliveries as Jadeja gives away seven runs in his first over.
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WI 130-1 (28 overs) vs India
Powell tries to paddle Raina but gets a top edge which flies over Dhoni for a boundary. Three balls later he steps down the track and lofts it over Yuvraj at cover for the second four of the over before taking one.
11 runs from that over as West Indies continue their good showing with the bat.
WI 130-1 (28 overs) vs India
Powell tries to paddle Raina but gets a top edge which flies over Dhoni for a boundary. Three balls later he steps down the track and lofts it over Yuvraj at cover for the second four of the over before taking one.
11 runs from that over as West Indies continue their good showing with the bat.
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WI 119-1 (27 overs) vs India
Powell flicks Ashwin to the leg side for one before Samuels drive the third ball to sweeper cover for one and Powell does the same from the next delivery.
Samuels is unable to find the gap off the last two deliveries as Ashwin concedes just three runs in that over.
WI 119-1 (27 overs) vs India
Powell flicks Ashwin to the leg side for one before Samuels drive the third ball to sweeper cover for one and Powell does the same from the next delivery.
Samuels is unable to find the gap off the last two deliveries as Ashwin concedes just three runs in that over.
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WI 116-1 (26 overs) vs India
Powell steps down the track to Raina and plays the inside out chip shot over the covers for a boundary to break the shackles.
He takes a single from the second ball before Samuels flicks the fourth ball on the leg side for two runs as seven runs come from that over.
WI 116-1 (26 overs) vs India
Powell steps down the track to Raina and plays the inside out chip shot over the covers for a boundary to break the shackles.
He takes a single from the second ball before Samuels flicks the fourth ball on the leg side for two runs as seven runs come from that over.
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WI 109-1 (25 overs) vs India
Powell hits Ashwin through the covers for a single to bring up his fifty from 66 balls, his fifth in ODIs.
Samuels clips the next ball on the leg side for another single before Powell ends the over with a single to the covers.
West Indies are 109 for one at the halfway stage.
WI 109-1 (25 overs) vs India
Powell hits Ashwin through the covers for a single to bring up his fifty from 66 balls, his fifth in ODIs.
Samuels clips the next ball on the leg side for another single before Powell ends the over with a single to the covers.
West Indies are 109 for one at the halfway stage.
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WI 106-1 (24 overs) vs India
Powell drives Raina down the ground for one before Powell comes down and tries a big shot but can only hit it down the long-on for a single.
Powell defends the next two deliveries and then takes one to long-on before Samuels is struck on the pads but is outside the line as the appeal is turned down.
Just eight runs from the last four overs as the Indian spinners continue to build the pressure with some tight bowling.
WI 106-1 (24 overs) vs India
Powell drives Raina down the ground for one before Powell comes down and tries a big shot but can only hit it down the long-on for a single.
Powell defends the next two deliveries and then takes one to long-on before Samuels is struck on the pads but is outside the line as the appeal is turned down.
Just eight runs from the last four overs as the Indian spinners continue to build the pressure with some tight bowling.
10:43
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WI 103-1 (23 overs) vs India
Ashwin continues as Powell tries to smash a short delivery which turns away but mistimes it on the off-side for one, from the third ball.
Samuels trying to wind up for a big shot but decides to defend as just a single comes from Ashwin's third over, who has made a good comeback after going for 11 in his first over.
WI 103-1 (23 overs) vs India
Ashwin continues as Powell tries to smash a short delivery which turns away but mistimes it on the off-side for one, from the third ball.
Samuels trying to wind up for a big shot but decides to defend as just a single comes from Ashwin's third over, who has made a good comeback after going for 11 in his first over.
10:41
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WI 102-1 (22 overs) vs India
Raina strikes Powell on the pads as debutant umpire Anil Chaudhary turns it down and replays show he had got an inside edge.
The left-hander takes one from the next ball to bring up the 100 for West Indies, in the 22nd over.
Two singles from the last two deliveries as Raina gives away three runs in that over.
WI 102-1 (22 overs) vs India
Raina strikes Powell on the pads as debutant umpire Anil Chaudhary turns it down and replays show he had got an inside edge.
The left-hander takes one from the next ball to bring up the 100 for West Indies, in the 22nd over.
Two singles from the last two deliveries as Raina gives away three runs in that over.
10:38
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WI 99-1 (21 overs) vs India
Samuels drives Ashwin to long-on for one before Powell nearly chips one back to the bowler but again it has fallen short.
He defends the next three deliveries before taking one from the last ball as Ashwin concedes just two runs in that over.
WI 99-1 (21 overs) vs India
Samuels drives Ashwin to long-on for one before Powell nearly chips one back to the bowler but again it has fallen short.
He defends the next three deliveries before taking one from the last ball as Ashwin concedes just two runs in that over.
10:36
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WI 97-1 (20 overs) vs India
Birthday boy Suresh Raina comes into the attack at his home ground. Powell hits the first ball down to long-off for one before Samuels crashes a long hop past point for a boundary.
Raina then gifts away an overthrow as he tries to hit the stumps at the non-striker's end after collecting the ball on his follow through but gives away a run.
WI sitting pretty on 97 for one in 20 overs. Powell on 43 from 48 balls and Samuels on 42 from 52 balls with the duo having put on 77 runs from 15.1 overs so far.
WI 97-1 (20 overs) vs India
Birthday boy Suresh Raina comes into the attack at his home ground. Powell hits the first ball down to long-off for one before Samuels crashes a long hop past point for a boundary.
Raina then gifts away an overthrow as he tries to hit the stumps at the non-striker's end after collecting the ball on his follow through but gives away a run.
WI sitting pretty on 97 for one in 20 overs. Powell on 43 from 48 balls and Samuels on 42 from 52 balls with the duo having put on 77 runs from 15.1 overs so far.
10:32
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WI 91-1 (19 overs) vs India
So finally, we have spin in form of off-spinner R Ashwin. He starts from round the wicket and Samuels takes no time to get after him as he comes down and lofts him over long-on for a six.
He switches to over the wicket and bowls a wide down the leg side.
The last ball is short as Samuels rocks back and slaps it through the covers for a boundary.
A poor start from Ashwin as he is hit for 11 runs in his first over.
WI 91-1 (19 overs) vs India
So finally, we have spin in form of off-spinner R Ashwin. He starts from round the wicket and Samuels takes no time to get after him as he comes down and lofts him over long-on for a six.
He switches to over the wicket and bowls a wide down the leg side.
The last ball is short as Samuels rocks back and slaps it through the covers for a boundary.
A poor start from Ashwin as he is hit for 11 runs in his first over.
10:29
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WI 80-1 (18 overs) vs India
Still no signs of spin as Mohit continues. The first ball is short and down the leg side as Powell pulls it past the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
The left-hander takes a single from the second ball to take his score to 42.
Samuels gets the fourth ball to thirdman for a single before Powell gets an inside edge off the last ball but again it falls way short of Dhoni.
WI 80-1 (18 overs) vs India
Still no signs of spin as Mohit continues. The first ball is short and down the leg side as Powell pulls it past the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
The left-hander takes a single from the second ball to take his score to 42.
Samuels gets the fourth ball to thirdman for a single before Powell gets an inside edge off the last ball but again it falls way short of Dhoni.
10:26
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WI 74-1 (17 overs) vs India
Shami beats Samuels with a lovely delivery which moves away after pitching goes past the edge of the bat as the right-hander goes back and defends.
The next ball also beats him before he defends the third.
West Indies are lucky not to lose a wicket from the last delivery as Samuels taps it to point but his partner Powell is halfway down the pitch before he has to scamper but Yuvraj misses with the direct hit.
A maiden over from Shami, the first of the match. The pacer has shown good control to bowl five overs for 17 runs.
WI 74-1 (17 overs) vs India
Shami beats Samuels with a lovely delivery which moves away after pitching goes past the edge of the bat as the right-hander goes back and defends.
The next ball also beats him before he defends the third.
West Indies are lucky not to lose a wicket from the last delivery as Samuels taps it to point but his partner Powell is halfway down the pitch before he has to scamper but Yuvraj misses with the direct hit.
A maiden over from Shami, the first of the match. The pacer has shown good control to bowl five overs for 17 runs.
10:21
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WI 74-1 (16 overs) vs India
Powell taps Mohit to the covers for one before Samuels defends the next three balls and then gets one to the thirdman region.
There is no help for the pacers as Dhoni continues to hold back his spinners trying to finish off as many overs as possible from his pace bowlers with the pitch getting slower.
WI 74-1 (16 overs) vs India
Powell taps Mohit to the covers for one before Samuels defends the next three balls and then gets one to the thirdman region.
There is no help for the pacers as Dhoni continues to hold back his spinners trying to finish off as many overs as possible from his pace bowlers with the pitch getting slower.
10:15
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WI 72-1 (15 overs) vs India
Change of ends for Shami. Powell drives the first ball, which is pitched up, down the ground past mid-off for a four as the runs continue to flow.
He steers the next delivery past point for a boundary as Samuels sees out the rest of the over.
WI are looking good on 72 for one 15 overs. Powell is looking comfortable on 37 from 40 balls, while Samuels has made 25 from 31 balls with the duo putting on 53 runs from 10.2 overs.
WI 72-1 (15 overs) vs India
Change of ends for Shami. Powell drives the first ball, which is pitched up, down the ground past mid-off for a four as the runs continue to flow.
He steers the next delivery past point for a boundary as Samuels sees out the rest of the over.
WI are looking good on 72 for one 15 overs. Powell is looking comfortable on 37 from 40 balls, while Samuels has made 25 from 31 balls with the duo putting on 53 runs from 10.2 overs.
10:07
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WI 67-1 (14 overs) vs India
Mohit comes back, replacing Shami after he bowled three overs for 12 runs.
Samuels edges the first ball and it flies past second slip for a boundary followed by a single each to the two batsmen.
The last ball is full as Samuels drives it down the ground and gets another four as WI continue to make good progress.
WI 67-1 (14 overs) vs India
Mohit comes back, replacing Shami after he bowled three overs for 12 runs.
Samuels edges the first ball and it flies past second slip for a boundary followed by a single each to the two batsmen.
The last ball is full as Samuels drives it down the ground and gets another four as WI continue to make good progress.
10:06
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WI 57-1 (13 overs) vs India
Powell is looking set for a big innings today. Having played out the difficult overs from the pacers with the new ball he is now looking quite comfortable.
A long first spell for Kumar, who comes on to bowl his seventh over. Powell defends the first four deliveries before taking one from the fifth ball.
Kumar gives away five overthrows from the last ball as he runs across on his follow through and tries a direct hit at the non-striker's end but gives away four extra runs in addition to the single.
WI 57-1 (13 overs) vs India
Powell is looking set for a big innings today. Having played out the difficult overs from the pacers with the new ball he is now looking quite comfortable.
A long first spell for Kumar, who comes on to bowl his seventh over. Powell defends the first four deliveries before taking one from the fifth ball.
Kumar gives away five overthrows from the last ball as he runs across on his follow through and tries a direct hit at the non-striker's end but gives away four extra runs in addition to the single.
09:56
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WI 51-1 (12 overs) vs India
Samuels hits Shami on the off-side for a single before Powell flicks one on the pads through square leg for a boundary to take his score to 28 from as many balls.
That boundary also brought up the 50-run mark for the West Indies as they continue to grow in confidence.
WI 51-1 (12 overs) vs India
Samuels hits Shami on the off-side for a single before Powell flicks one on the pads through square leg for a boundary to take his score to 28 from as many balls.
That boundary also brought up the 50-run mark for the West Indies as they continue to grow in confidence.
09:53
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WI 45-1 (11 overs) vs India
Kumar will continue as he comes on to bowl his sixth over. Powell hits the second ball to mid-on for one before Samuels is beaten by the incoming delivery. The next ball again comes in but this he hits it on the leg side for one.
Powell gets the fifth ball through the gap on the off-side past point for a boundary. The left-hander is beaten off the last ball as he flashes at a wide delivery which moves away.
WI 45-1 (11 overs) vs India
Kumar will continue as he comes on to bowl his sixth over. Powell hits the second ball to mid-on for one before Samuels is beaten by the incoming delivery. The next ball again comes in but this he hits it on the leg side for one.
Powell gets the fifth ball through the gap on the off-side past point for a boundary. The left-hander is beaten off the last ball as he flashes at a wide delivery which moves away.
09:48
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WI 39-1 (10 overs) vs India
Samuels taps Shami on the leg side and sets off for a quick single as Powell flicks the next delivery to fine leg region for another single.
Samuels lets the next delivery go through before carefully defending the last two deliveries of that over.
West Indies are 39 for one in 10 overs with Powell on 19 from 23 balls and Samuels on nine.
WI 39-1 (10 overs) vs India
Samuels taps Shami on the leg side and sets off for a quick single as Powell flicks the next delivery to fine leg region for another single.
Samuels lets the next delivery go through before carefully defending the last two deliveries of that over.
West Indies are 39 for one in 10 overs with Powell on 19 from 23 balls and Samuels on nine.
09:43
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WI 37-1 (9 overs) vs India
Samuels steers Kumar to thirdman region for a single before Powell takes a quick single on the off-side from the next delivery.
Samuels pulls the last delivery as he beats a diving Rohit at midwicket, who got his hands to it, as the batsman gets three runs in the process.
WI 37-1 (9 overs) vs India
Samuels steers Kumar to thirdman region for a single before Powell takes a quick single on the off-side from the next delivery.
Samuels pulls the last delivery as he beats a diving Rohit at midwicket, who got his hands to it, as the batsman gets three runs in the process.
09:37
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WI 32-1 (8 overs) vs India
Mohammed Shami replaces Mohit, who bowled three overs for 12 runs.
He starts with a bang as the first ball bounces and moves away as Powell is beaten. The left-hander goes after the wide delivery but is beaten again as the ball swings away.
The fourth ball is short and wide as Powell lofts it over point for a boundary before he defends the last two balls.
WI 32-1 (8 overs) vs India
Mohammed Shami replaces Mohit, who bowled three overs for 12 runs.
He starts with a bang as the first ball bounces and moves away as Powell is beaten. The left-hander goes after the wide delivery but is beaten again as the ball swings away.
The fourth ball is short and wide as Powell lofts it over point for a boundary before he defends the last two balls.
09:33
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WI 28-1 (7 overs) vs India
Marlon Samuels gets off the mark with a four as he edges Kumar but it goes on the bounce to Rohit at third slip, who is unable to stop it.
Samuels is then foxed by the incoming delivery as he offers no shot but it hits him high on the pads.
The last ball leaves the right-hander, who is unsure of which way it will swing as he makes a late decision of letting it go.
Bhuvneshwar has made most of the early help, taking one for 16 in four overs so far.
WI 28-1 (7 overs) vs India
Marlon Samuels gets off the mark with a four as he edges Kumar but it goes on the bounce to Rohit at third slip, who is unable to stop it.
Samuels is then foxed by the incoming delivery as he offers no shot but it hits him high on the pads.
The last ball leaves the right-hander, who is unsure of which way it will swing as he makes a late decision of letting it go.
Bhuvneshwar has made most of the early help, taking one for 16 in four overs so far.
09:30
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WI 24-1 (6 overs) vs India
Powell is looking quite solid out in the middle. He watchfully defends the first four deliveries on the off-side before Mohit Sharma beats him.
However, the left-hander drives the last ball through the covers for a boundary to take his score to 13.
WI 24-1 (6 overs) vs India
Powell is looking quite solid out in the middle. He watchfully defends the first four deliveries on the off-side before Mohit Sharma beats him.
However, the left-hander drives the last ball through the covers for a boundary to take his score to 13.
09:25
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WI 20-1 (5 overs) vs India
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has struck with the early wicket of Johnson Charles, who is bowled for 11.
The right-hander lofted the fourth delivery over the cover region for a boundary before the pacer got his revenge.
Kumar got one to come in sharply as Charles played down the wrong line and was bowled for 11. The opener was expecting the ball to leave him as Kumar bowled a few outswingers at the start of the over before foxing him with the surprise delivery. Excellent bowling from the young pace bowler!
WI 20-1 (5 overs) vs India
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has struck with the early wicket of Johnson Charles, who is bowled for 11.
The right-hander lofted the fourth delivery over the cover region for a boundary before the pacer got his revenge.
Kumar got one to come in sharply as Charles played down the wrong line and was bowled for 11. The opener was expecting the ball to leave him as Kumar bowled a few outswingers at the start of the over before foxing him with the surprise delivery. Excellent bowling from the young pace bowler!
09:19
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WI 16-0 (4 overs) vs India
Powell content to defend as he blocks the first two balls from Mohit to mid-off before clipping the third to fine leg for two runs.
He edges the fourth delivery and again it falls short, as it goes on the bounce to R Ashwin at first slip.
Charles takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
WI 16-0 (4 overs) vs India
Powell content to defend as he blocks the first two balls from Mohit to mid-off before clipping the third to fine leg for two runs.
He edges the fourth delivery and again it falls short, as it goes on the bounce to R Ashwin at first slip.
Charles takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
09:14
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WI 12-0 (3 overs) vs India
Charles defends the first three balls before he hits the fourth ball to thirdman for a single.
Powell repeats his shot from the previous over as he clips Kumar square on the leg side for three more runs.
Charles edges the last ball but it bounces a few times before going to wicketkeeper Dhoni. Already, the pitch giving signs of having no carry, it might get slower as the match progresses.
WI 12-0 (3 overs) vs India
Charles defends the first three balls before he hits the fourth ball to thirdman for a single.
Powell repeats his shot from the previous over as he clips Kumar square on the leg side for three more runs.
Charles edges the last ball but it bounces a few times before going to wicketkeeper Dhoni. Already, the pitch giving signs of having no carry, it might get slower as the match progresses.
09:10
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WI 8-0 (2 overs) vs India
Young Mohit Sharma to bowl the second over. Powell defends the first ball before he clips the next on the leg side for three runs.
Charles taps the fourth ball on the leg side but gets just a single.
Powell is beaten by the last two deliveries as Mohit gets the ball to slant across the left-hander.
WI 8-0 (2 overs) vs India
Young Mohit Sharma to bowl the second over. Powell defends the first ball before he clips the next on the leg side for three runs.
Charles taps the fourth ball on the leg side but gets just a single.
Powell is beaten by the last two deliveries as Mohit gets the ball to slant across the left-hander.
09:03
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WI 4-0 (1 over) vs India
Kieran Powell and Johnson Charles walk out to open the batting as local lad Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets ready to bowl the first over.
The first ball is on the mark as Charles defends on the off-side and is beaten off the next as he throws his bat at a wide delivery which moves away slightly.
The third ball is a bit fuller as Charles edges it but it falls short of the fielder at third slip as Rohit does well to take it on the bounce.
The next ball again shapes away as the right-hander is beaten yet again.
The fifth ball is a half volley which Charles smashes through the covers for a boundary to get West Indies off the mark. The last ball is short and wide as Charles plays the cut shot but Virat Kohli makes a brilliant diving save in the covers to stop a certain boundary.
WI 4-0 (1 over) vs India
Kieran Powell and Johnson Charles walk out to open the batting as local lad Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets ready to bowl the first over.
The first ball is on the mark as Charles defends on the off-side and is beaten off the next as he throws his bat at a wide delivery which moves away slightly.
The third ball is a bit fuller as Charles edges it but it falls short of the fielder at third slip as Rohit does well to take it on the bounce.
The next ball again shapes away as the right-hander is beaten yet again.
The fifth ball is a half volley which Charles smashes through the covers for a boundary to get West Indies off the mark. The last ball is short and wide as Charles plays the cut shot but Virat Kohli makes a brilliant diving save in the covers to stop a certain boundary.
08:48
Both teams have decided against making any changes to their team from the previous game.
India: MS Dhoni (captain), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma.
West Indies: Dwayne Bravo (captain), Kieran Powell, Johnson Charles, Marlon Samuels, Darren Bravo, Lendl Simmons, Darren Sammy, Sunil Narine, Veerasammy Permaul, Jason Holder, Ravi Rampaul.
India: MS Dhoni (captain), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma.
West Indies: Dwayne Bravo (captain), Kieran Powell, Johnson Charles, Marlon Samuels, Darren Bravo, Lendl Simmons, Darren Sammy, Sunil Narine, Veerasammy Permaul, Jason Holder, Ravi Rampaul.
08:44
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bowl against West Indies in the third and final One-Day International in Kanpur, on Wednesday.
This match will decide the winner of the series with both teams winning a game each.
World champions India will look to bounce back after their shock defeat in the second match after they had eased to victory in the first ODI.
This match will decide the winner of the series with both teams winning a game each.
World champions India will look to bounce back after their shock defeat in the second match after they had eased to victory in the first ODI.
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