IND vs WI 2023: India defeated West Indies by a massive 200 runs in the third and final ODI of the series to clinch the series 2-1. After being invited to bat first, India posted a challenging 351/5 in 50 overs, thanks to a fine half-century from Shubman Gill (85) and an unbeaten 70 from Hardik Pandya.
The West Indies’ batting, however, was a complete disaster as they were bundled out for just 151 in 36.1 overs. Mukesh Kumar was the pick of the bowlers for India, taking 3 wickets for 23 runs.
This was India’s first ODI series win in West Indies since 2013.
Key Highlights
- India’s top order batted well, with Gill and Pandya scoring half-centuries.
- West Indies’ batting collapsed after the early dismissals of Brandon King and Kyle Mayers.
- Mukesh Kumar was the star of the show with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 23 runs.
- India won the match by 200 runs to clinch the series 2-1.
Man of the Match
Mukesh Kumar was named the Man of the Match for his excellent bowling performance. He took 3 wickets for 23 runs and was instrumental in restricting the West Indies to a low score.
The India vs West Indies ODI series 2023 was a three-match series that took place in Trinidad and Tobago from July 27 to August 1. India won the series 3-0, with Hardik Pandya being named the Player of the Series.
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The first ODI was played at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. India won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 307-5 in their 50 overs. Rohit Sharma top-scored with 102, while Virat Kohli scored 66. West Indies were bowled out for 176 in reply, with Mukesh Kumar taking 3-33.
The second ODI was also played at the Kensington Oval. India again won the toss and batted first, scoring 288-5 in their 50 overs. Ishan Kishan top-scored with 77, while Shreyas Iyer scored 62. West Indies were bowled out for 182 in reply, with Shardul Thakur taking 3-23.
The third and final ODI was played at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. India won the toss and batted first, scoring 351-5 in their 50 overs. Hardik Pandya top-scored with 70, while Shubman Gill scored 85. West Indies were bowled out for 193 in reply, with Yuzvendra Chahal taking 3-34.
India’s victory in the ODI series was their first in the West Indies since 2013. They will now look to continue their good form in the upcoming T20I series.
Here are the key takeaways from the ODI series:
- India’s batting was in top form, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ishan Kishan all scoring centuries.
- Hardik Pandya was the star with the ball, taking 7 wickets in the series.
- West Indies’ batting struggled, and they were unable to put up a big score in any of the matches.
The ODI series was a good warm-up for India ahead of the T20I series. They will be hoping to carry their momentum into the shorter format of the game.