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India vs West Indies, LIVE Cricket Score, 2nd ODI at Trinidad , Latest Updates: Shami bowls out what turns out to be the final over. Cottrell lofts the ball over mid off for a boundary off the second delivery, but is dismissed next ball, thanks to a terrific catch by Jadeja running in the wrong direction near fine leg. The match comes to an end after Shami traps Thomas lbw for a golden duck, with India emerging victors by 59 runs after the target was revised to 270 from 46 overs. Preview: Shreyas Iyer will be auditioning for the still vacant number four slot as India would pray for some bright sunshine while taking on West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday. Iyer, who didn’t get game time during the T20 series, was in the playing XI during the rain-affected first game, which was abandoned after 13 overs in Guyana. There is very little chance that India will tinker with their batting order so the Mumbaikar has a better chance of getting into action during the second game. Two matches will never be enough to cement his place but a couple of decent outings will surely reduce the pressure on the young shoulders and provide a bit of security to express himself. He has had a good series with the A team in this part of the world, having hit two half centuries against the West Indies A. He has now got a measure of the tracks. The team combination for the first game is an indicator that after a good World Cup at the top of the order post Shikhar Dhawan’s injury, KL Rahul is being looked at as a specialist opener who will only come in place of Dhawan or Rohit Sharma in case of an injury to any one of the two. The series is also important for Kedar Jadhav, who is next in line to get a permanent boot from the national side after Dinesh Karthik. For the hosts, Evin Lewis got some runs in the rain abandoned first ODI while ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle couldn’t fire. The Jamaican was in wretched form during his 31-ball-knock that yielded only four runs. With the West Indies selection committee not paying heed to his request for a farewell Test match at his home ground, the next two games could well be the last of an eventful and colourful character. Full Team Squads **India Team Players:** Rohit Sharma , Shikhar Dhawan , Virat Kohli (c), Kedar Jadhav , Ravindra Jadeja , Mohammed Shami , Bhuvneshwar Kumar , Lokesh Rahul , Kuldeep Yadav , Yuzvendra Chahal . Shreyas Iyer , Manish Pandey , Navdeep Saini , Khaleel Ahmed . Rishabh Pant (wk). West Indies Team Players: Chris Gayle , Evin Lewis , Shimron Hetmyer , Nicholas Pooran (wk), Jason Holder (c), Carlos Brathwaite , Shai Hope , Fabian Allen , Kemar Roach , Oshane Thomas , Shannon Gabriel , Sheldon Cottrell , Roston Chase , John Cambell , Keemo Paul . (with PTI inputs)
Hightlights, India vs West Indies, Full Cricket Score, 2nd ODI match result at Trinidad: Bhuvneshwar stars with 4 wickets as visitors clinch win to lead 1-0
India vs West Indies, LIVE Cricket Score, 2nd ODI at Trinidad, Latest Updates: Shami bowls out what turns out to be the final over. Cottrell lofts the ball over mid off for a boundary off the second delivery, but is dismissed next ball, thanks to a terrific catch by Jadeja running in the wrong direction near fine leg. The match comes to an end after Shami traps Thomas lbw for a golden duck, with India emerging victors by 59 runs after the target was revised to 270 from 46 overs.
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And that brings us to the close of our coverage of the second one-dayer between West Indies and India at Port of Spain, and boy is it late here in India at the moment! India have ensured they won’t lose this series with just one game to go after this, and will hope to carry their momentum into the series finale, which takes place at the same venue on Wednesday.
Time for us to bid you all good night! Hope you enjoyed our coverage.
After 42 overs,West Indies 210/10 ( Jason Holder (C) 13 , )
Shami bowls out what turns out to be the final over. Cottrell lofts the ball over mid off for a boundary off the second delivery, but is dismissed next ball, thanks to a terrific catch by Jadeja running in the wrong direction near fine leg. The match comes to an end after Shami traps Thomas lbw for a golden duck, with India emerging victors by 59 runs after the target was revised to 270 from 46 overs.
OUT! Shami grabs the final wicket as India go 1-0 up in the three-match series with a 59-run win (DLS method). Thomas is pinged what looked plumb to the naked eye. Umpire Brathwaite took a couple of seconds, moving forward before slowly raising his finger. WI 210 all out
Thomas lbw Shami 0(1)
OUT! Cottrell’s little cameo comes to an end as Jadeja takes a well-judged catch near fine leg while running in the wrong direction — a feat that is actually tougher than it appears. Was a short one from Shami, and Cottrell got a thick edge while attempting a pull. WI 209/9
Cottrell c Jadeja b Shami 17(18)
After 41 overs,West Indies 204/8 ( Jason Holder (C) 11 , Sheldon Cottrell 13)
Bhuvi brought back in place of Shami, and he starts off with a knuckle ball, beating Holder’s bat-swing. Holder tries to slog a knuckle ball three balls later, but is unable to clear the midwicket fence on this occasion, this time collecting two. Three off the over. West Indies need 66 to win off 30 balls.
After 40 overs,West Indies 201/8 ( Jason Holder (C) 8 , Sheldon Cottrell 13)
Now Khaleel replaces Jadeja. Nine off the over, including a six to Cottrell over the square leg-fence off the penultimate delivery that brings up the 200 for the hosts. West Indies need 69 to win off 36 balls.
After 39 overs,West Indies 192/8 ( Jason Holder (C) 6 , Sheldon Cottrell 6)
Shami returns to the attack in place of Bhuvneshwar. Holder and Cottrell opt to rotate the strike between themselves, with three singles coming off the over. West Indies need 78 off 42.
After 38 overs,West Indies 189/8 ( Jason Holder (C) 4 , Sheldon Cottrell 5)
Seven runs off Jadeja’s fourth over, including a boundary to Cottrell off the penultimate delivery. West Indies need 81 off 48.
After 37 overs,West Indies 182/8 ( Jason Holder (C) 2 , Sheldon Cottrell 0)
Holder grabs a single off the first delivery, before Roach chops the ball onto the stumps to depart for a three-ball duck off the next delivery, bringing Cottrell to the crease. Huge appeal for caught-behind against the West Indies No 10, which is turned down by umpire Llong. India don’t have a review left, which they rue when they see UltraEdge confirming a nick off the gloves on the giant screen. Another superb over from the pacer, with just a run and a wicket coming off it. West Indies need 88 off 54.
OUT! West Indies are fast tumbling towards a defeat now! Roach ends up chopping the ball onto his stumps to depart for a three-ball duck as Bhuvi grabs his fourth wicket of the innings. WI 182/8
Roach b Bhuvneshwar 0(3)
After 36 overs,West Indies 181/7 ( Jason Holder (C) 1 , Kemar Roach 0)
Jadeja returns to the attack. Holder gets off the mark with a single off the third delivery. Brathwaite falls two balls later, edging to Shami at short fine while looking to smash the ball down the ground. Kemar Roach arrives at the crease and is facing a free hit after a no-ball by Jadeja off the final delivery, though he ends up missing the ball completely despite a wild swing of the bat. Two runs and a wicket from the over. West Indies need 89 off 60.
OUT! Brathwaite looks to go big over long on, but ends up edging it to Shami at short fine! Wickets falling in a heap for the Windies now! WI 180/7
Brathwaite c Shami b Jadeja 0(3)
After 35 overs,West Indies 179/6 ( Jason Holder (C) 0 , Carlos Brathwaite 0)
Bhuvneshwar returns to the attack in place of Khaleel, and turns the game on its head by dismissing Pooran and Chase in a space of four deliveries! Holder and Brathwaite yet to get off the mark, and suddenly the target looks all the steeper. West Indies need 91 off 66.
OUT! WHAT A CATCH! Outstanding reflexes from the pacer! Chase lobs the ball in the direction of the bowler, and Bhuvi dives to his left, the ball sticking to his left hand like glue. WI 179/6
Chase c and b Bhuvneshwar 18(23)
OUT! Bhuvneshwar returns to the attack, and delivers in his second spell right away! Sees Pooran charging down the pitch and shortens his length a tad, resulting in the batsman lobbing the ball high in the air towards midwicket. Kohli gobbles this up just outside the circle. WI 179/5
Pooran c Kohli b Bhuvneshwar 42(52)
After 34 overs,West Indies 178/4 ( Nicholas Pooran 42 , Roston Chase 17)
Tidy over from Khaleel, with just three singles coming off it. Thankfully for Kohli, no lapses from his fielders in this over. West Indies need 92 off 72.
After 33 overs,West Indies 175/4 ( Nicholas Pooran 41 , Roston Chase 15)
Change from both ends, with Shami replacing Jadeja. Dropped chance for Shami off the second delivery after Chase hits the ball straight back at the bowler, the ball then deflecting off his arm. Iyer attempts a direct hit at the striker’s end off the next ball, only for the ball to run away to the extra cover fence for four overthrows, inducing a deathly stare from his captain. More fielding errors, with the ball running away to the fine leg fence after a fumble by Bhuvneshwar inside the circle. 10 runs off the over. West Indies need 95 off 78.
After 32 overs,West Indies 165/4 ( Nicholas Pooran 37 , Roston Chase 10)
Pace brought back into play with Khaleel returning in place of Kuldeep. Jadeja pulls off a fine stop at backward point off the last ball to save at least a couple of runs, potentially even a boundary. Three off the over. West Indies need 105 off 84.
After 31 overs,West Indies 162/4 ( Nicholas Pooran 36 , Roston Chase 9)
Second consecutive three-run over from Jadeja. Pooran’s become slightly more cautious since Lewis’ exit, knowing he will likely have to anchor the remainder of the chase, in which West Indies are left with an equation of 108 from 90 balls.
After 30 overs,West Indies 159/4 ( Nicholas Pooran 35 , Roston Chase 7)
Kuldeep bowls out his quota, conceding five singles off his final over to finish with figures of 2/59. Another 111 needed for West Indies to grab the series lead with 96 balls left.
After 29 overs,West Indies 154/4 ( Nicholas Pooran 33 , Roston Chase 4)
Jadeja finally brought into the attack after the arrival of right-handed Roston Chase at the crease. And gets done with his over within the blink of an eye, conceding three singles off it. West Indies need 116 to win from 102 balls.
After 28 overs,West Indies 151/4 ( Nicholas Pooran 32 , Roston Chase 2)
Kuldeep breaks another dangerous-looking partnership, this time removing Lewis, who cuts the ball to Kohli at extra cover. Drinks taken after the dismissal, with Roston Chase finding himself at the striker’s end after the dismissal, and gets off the mark with a single off the first delivery he faces. Four runs and a wicket from the over. West Indies need 119 to win off 108 balls.
OUT! Massive blow for the West Indians, as Evin Lewis holes out to Virat Kohli at extra cover to depart after making 65 in quick time. Cuts the ball hard, and the catch is a wee bit high for Kohli, requiring the Indian skipper to time his jump perfectly to pull off a one-handed catch in the end. Kuldeep strikes for the second time in this innings in his penultimate over. WI 148/4
Lewis c Kuldeep b Kohli 65(80)
After 27 overs,West Indies 147/3 ( Evin Lewis 65 , Nicholas Pooran 30)
Jadhav starts the over with a wide outside off. Lewis then smacks the ball towards the extra cover fence for a boundary off the second delivery to bring up fifty of the partnership with Pooran. Nine off the over, West Indies need another 123 to win from 114 balls.
After 26 overs,West Indies 138/3 ( Evin Lewis 58 , Nicholas Pooran 29)
Kuldeep looks a touch jaded as he bowls out his eighth over, which adds eight runs to the West Indian total, including a boundary to Lewis off the third delivery. WI need 132 to win from 120 balls.
After 25 overs,West Indies 130/3 ( Evin Lewis 51 , Nicholas Pooran 28)
Tidy over from Jadhav, just a single coming off it. Loud appeal for caught-behind against Lewis off the last ball, which is turned down by umpire Llong. No reviews left for the Indians. West Indies need 140 to win from 126 balls.
After 24 overs,West Indies 129/3 ( Evin Lewis 51 , Nicholas Pooran 27)
Nine off Kuldeep’s seventh over, including a six over midwicket off a loopy full toss from the chinaman spinner. Whatever advantage India had gained after Hetmyer’s dismissal has been nullified by the start Pooran has got so far in the innings, racing away to 27 off 22 balls. West Indies need another 141 to win from 132 balls.
Evin Lewis’ last five ODI scores:
50* (Today), 40*, 58, 0, 70
After 23 overs,West Indies 120/3 ( Evin Lewis 50 , Nicholas Pooran 19)
More extras conceded by the Indians with four byes being added to the West Indian total off the second delivery. Lewis brings up his sixth ODI half-century with a single, before Pooran cuts the ball behind point for a boundary off the fourth delivery. 10 off the over. West Indies need another 150 to win from 138 balls.