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India seem to be making a habit of finishing matches in quick time. Whether it was those mammoth run chases against Australia in the recent ODI series or the Tests against West Indies, India romped home in style with plenty of time left in the game.
India seem to be making a habit of finishing matches in quick time. Whether it was those mammoth run chases against Australia in the recent ODI series or the Tests against West Indies, India romped home in style with plenty of time left in the game. (BCCL)See more of :
Virat Kohli,
Rohit SharmaVirat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
India seem to be making a habit of finishing matches in quick time. Whether it was those mammoth run chases against Australia in the recent ODI series or the Tests against West Indies, India romped home in style with plenty of time left in the game. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/india-cruise-to-six-wicket-win-against-west-indies/eventshow/26186372.cms02
And it was no different in the first ODI of their three-match series against West Indies at Nehru stadium on Thursday. They put in a clinical performance to cruise to victory in just 35.2 overs with six wickets in hand.
And it was no different in the first ODI of their three-match series against West Indies at Nehru stadium on Thursday. They put in a clinical performance to cruise to victory in just 35.2 overs with six wickets in hand. (BCCL)See more of :
Yuvraj Singh,
MS DhoniYuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni
And it was no different in the first ODI of their three-match series against West Indies at Nehru stadium on Thursday. They put in a clinical performance to cruise to victory in just 35.2 overs with six wickets in hand. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/india-cruise-to-six-wicket-win-against-west-indies/eventshow/26186364.cms03
And it was only right that the win was scripted quickly as the heavens opened soon after the presentation ceremony.
And it was only right that the win was scripted quickly as the heavens opened soon after the presentation ceremony. (BCCL)See more of :
Virat Kohli,
Bhuvaneshwar KumarVirat Kohli, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar
And it was only right that the win was scripted quickly as the heavens opened soon after the presentation ceremony. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/india-cruise-to-six-wicket-win-against-west-indies/eventshow/26186359.cms04
Though the target was just 212, it didn't look that easy given how West Indies batsmen struggled when they batted on a pitch which was keeping low and slow. Though the target was just 212, it didn't look that easy given how West Indies batsmen struggled when they batted on a pitch which was keeping low and slow.
Though the target was just 212, it didn't look that easy given how West Indies batsmen struggled when they batted on a pitch which was keeping low and slow. (BCCL)See more of :
Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma
Though the target was just 212, it didn't look that easy given how West Indies batsmen struggled when they batted on a pitch which was keeping low and slow. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/india-cruise-to-six-wicket-win-against-west-indies/eventshow/26186356.cms05
But two men, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who can do no wrong of late, turned on the style against an insipid West Indian attack. Kohli stroked his way to a majestic 86 from 84 balls while Rohit hit an equally sublime 72 from 81 balls to inflict yet another demoralising defeat on the visitors.
But two men, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who can do no wrong of late, turned on the style against an insipid West Indian attack. Kohli stroked his way to a majestic 86 from 84 balls while Rohit hit an equally sublime 72 from 81 balls to inflict yet another demoralising defeat on the visitors. (BCCL)See more of :
Virat Kohli,
Rohit SharmaVirat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
But two men, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who can do no wrong of late, turned on the style against an insipid West Indian attack. Kohli stroked his way to a majestic 86 from 84 balls while Rohit hit an equally sublime 72 from 81 balls to inflict yet another demoralising defeat on the visitors. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/india-cruise-to-six-wicket-win-against-west-indies/eventshow/26186352.cms06
Both of them also looked good for a ton but missed out. Rohit was caught in the deep attempting a pull off Jason Holder after hitting eight fours and a six in his knock. Kohli on the other hand, lost his wicket in an attempt to get to a century, holing out to Narine at long-off. Virat found the ropes on nine occasions and hit two sixes too.
Both of them also looked good for a ton but missed out. Rohit was caught in the deep attempting a pull off Jason Holder after hitting eight fours and a six in his knock. Kohli on the other hand, lost his wicket in an attempt to get to a century, holing out to Narine at long-off. Virat found the ropes on nine occasions and hit two sixes too. (BCCL)See more of :
Virat KohliVirat Kohli
Both of them also looked good for a ton but missed out. Rohit was caught in the deep attempting a pull off Jason Holder after hitting eight fours and a six in his knock. Kohli on the other hand, lost his wicket in an attempt to get to a century, holing out to Narine at long-off. Virat found the ropes on nine occasions and hit two sixes too. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/india-cruise-to-six-wicket-win-against-west-indies/eventshow/26186347.cms07
Though India lost Raina cheaply, Yuvraj Singh (16 not out) and MS Dhoni (13 not out) ensured India reached the target easily.
Though India lost Raina cheaply, Yuvraj Singh (16 not out) and MS Dhoni (13 not out) ensured India reached the target easily. (BCCL)See more of :
Yuvraj Singh,
Dwayne BravoYuvraj Singh, Dwayne Bravo
Though India lost Raina cheaply, Yuvraj Singh (16 not out) and MS Dhoni (13 not out) ensured India reached the target easily. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/india-cruise-to-six-wicket-win-against-west-indies/eventshow/26186336.cms08
Earlier, West Indies got off to a dreadful start after opting to bat. They lost Gayle off the second ball to a run out. What's worse, they could lose him for the next two games too.
Earlier, West Indies got off to a dreadful start after opting to bat. They lost Gayle off the second ball to a run out. What's worse, they could lose him for the next two games too. (BCCL)See more of :
Indian cricket team,
Chris GayleIndian cricket team, Chris Gayle
Earlier, West Indies got off to a dreadful start after opting to bat. They lost Gayle off the second ball to a run out. What's worse, they could lose him for the next two games too. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/india-cruise-to-six-wicket-win-against-west-indies/eventshow/26186325.cms09
The dashing opener attempted a sharp single off pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, but the bowler was quick to react and hit the stumps at the non-striker's end with Gayle short of the mark.
The dashing opener attempted a sharp single off pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, but the bowler was quick to react and hit the stumps at the non-striker's end with Gayle short of the mark. (BCCL)See more of :
Chris GayleChris Gayle
The dashing opener attempted a sharp single off pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, but the bowler was quick to react and hit the stumps at the non-striker's end with Gayle short of the mark. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/india-cruise-to-six-wicket-win-against-west-indies/eventshow/26186315.cms10
That was just the start of their troubles as barring Darren Bravo (59), none of the other batsmen applied themselves on a wicket that afforded generous turn and indifferent bounce and they were bowled out for 211 in 48.5 overs.
That was just the start of their troubles as barring Darren Bravo (59), none of the other batsmen applied themselves on a wicket that afforded generous turn and indifferent bounce and they were bowled out for 211 in 48.5 overs. Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja grabbed three wickets each. (PTI)See more of :
Ravindra JadejaRavindra Jadeja
That was just the start of their troubles as barring Darren Bravo (59), none of the other batsmen applied themselves on a wicket that afforded generous turn and indifferent bounce and they were bowled out for 211 in 48.5 overs. Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja grabbed three wickets each. (PTI) 
