India vs West Indies: Visitors beat West Indies in a last over thriller

India vs West Indies: Visitors beat West Indies in a last over thriller

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India vs West Indies: Visitors beat West Indies in a last over thriller
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Indian Top order stared with the bat and bowlers combined to help India win the first ODI against West Indies in a last over thriller. West Indies fought hard but lost by a whisker. AP Photo

 

Captain Shikhar Dhawan missed out on a well-deserved century by 3 runs, while Shubman Gill scored a brilliant half century. The two registered an opening partnership of 119 runs. AP Photo

 

Shreyas Iyer as well batted well for his run-a-ball half century, but got out as Windies skipper Nicholas Pooran managed a one-handed blinder. AP Photo

 

India struggled to score freely after the top order was sent back to pavilion. Windies bowlers pulled back the Indian juggernaut brilliantly as India crawled to 300 which looked a walk in the park till 35th over. AP Photo

 

West Indies batters came hard at Indian bowlers despite of losing wickets. Kyle Mayers and Brandon King both scored half-centuries before lower order chipped in with some vital runs to continue the run chase. AP Photo

 

Indian bowlers kept coming back with regular wickets as Siraj, Shardul Thakur and Chahal picked up 2 wickets each at vitals moments in the match. AP Photo

 

West Indies needed 15 runs were in the final over but Siraj made sure to defend, while a super over seemed right on the cards. AP Photo

 

Mohammed Siraj gave 11 runs in the final over against requirement of 15. India won the first match by 3 runs. AP Photo
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