Windies won by 11 runs
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : Jason Holder
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Bowler
Dhoni's finishing skills are done and dusted? I will leave with you that cheeky question. But when would Jadhav, Pandya and others start doing it? India though have been shocked to say the least. But they themselves had a hand in it as if they threw the oxygen cylinder along their way to the mini cliff of 190. A target that should have been an amateur trek seemed like a bumpy ride. The series stands at 1-2 for the Windies with one to play. And India stands with questions staring at them, on the face, intent in the middle overs while batting is an elephant of a question. WI can draw level if they show the stomach to fight as they did today. The decider coming up in a few days on the 6th but more on offer before that. Buhbye from Kumar Abhisekh Das on behalf of Raju Peethala, Vineet Anantharaman, Akshay Maanay and Naga.
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A field day for our statsman, Deepu Narayanan. Here's a round up. Do scroll down through the commentary for plenty more..
* Most dots in an ODI innings for MS Dhoni:
70 v WI, North Sound *
69 v WI, Kingston, 2009
68 v SL, Jaipur, 2005
61 v Eng, Jamshedpur, 2006
* Best figures by WI captains in ODIs:
6/41 V Richards v Ind, Delhi, 1989
6/43 Dwayne Bravo v Zim, POS, 2013
5/27 J HOLDER v Ind *
* Smallest totals defended by WI vs Ind in ODIs:
187/7 Guwahati, 1987
189/9 NORTH SOUND, 2017 *
190/6 Toronto, 1999
* This is only the second ODI since 2010 India have both scored and conceded at less than four an over. The other: vs Pak, Delhi, Jan 2013
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Jason Holder, Man of the Match: Extremely pleased with the guys. Obviously a few heads had dropped at the halfway stage. It took a big effort and credit to all the bowlers. Everyone came in and gave it their all. The fielding was also supportive. It shows if we believe, we can compete. Throughout the series we have spoken about getting wickets with the new ball, India's top-order has done the scoring; removing Shikhar Dhawan and Rahane was important as their middle-order has done very less work. In his second game, Williams showed a lot of maturity; came in and showed a lot of heart. It (batting) is an area of concern. 250 is a par score, but we have another game to turn it around. The good thing is that the series is still alive. I always believe in myself. I have been bowling well so far, the only criticism is with my back end bowling. We have to show heart. We have to show fight. If we put our minds, we give it all, we can get a good result.
Virat Kohli: Not really. We bowled really well to restrict them to 189. But our shot selection was not up to the mark. Even losing crucial wickets at crucial times; low scoring games can be tricky to chase. Credit to Windies bowlers, bowled tight lines and put pressure on our batsmen to commit those mistakes. It felt a bit two-paced. The new ball was fine, but it was slow after that. I don't think there was much in the pitch. Definitely the batting and shot selection is something that will have to look into going into the final game. I am sure the boys will want to come back strong and fresh and see how things go. We need a complete performance and today wasn't one. The bowlers were right up to the mark and the fielders as well. The intensity was really good. We just have to put it behind us and come back stronger.
Earlier in the day, Windies stumbled to 189. It looked a canter from the outset but not to be! India lost a couple of wickets early and then despite a painstakingly slow resurrection from Rahane and Dhoni, India were never threatening to take it away from the Windies. In the end, the game was about nerves and Windies held it better to steal a big win and keep the series alive. Of course, they can't win but can level it, after the spirited show today. Presentations coming up in a while. Would be interesting to see, what would Kohli's answers be
Kohli stood emotionless in the dressing room. Dhoni is seen still sitting with no emotion at all. India have snatched defeat from the huge jaws of win. There not wanting to add pace to the innings in the middle overs pegging them back. Dhoni's 54 off 114 would be a huge debating issue and so would be Jadeja's mindless slog to long-on. The top and the middle order also came a cropper to add to India's woes. A chase of 190 has been goofed up in a theatrical manner.
Holder to Shami, out Caught by Roston Chase!! That is it. Windies win by 11 runs. A full toss and cracked straight to the man at cover. The Windies fans go delirious. This is a major upset. India only have themselves to blame. A fifer for Holder. His first in ODIs and what a time to do it. Shami c Roston Chase b Holder 1(2)
Holder to Shami, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Holder to Kuldeep Yadav, 1 run, steals a single to short fine leg as the yorker was dug out into the on-side. 12 needed off 3 balls.
PetiP: "Is it only me or this getting familiar with Dhoni lately?"
Holder to Shami, 1 run, drags a full ball down to long-on. Only a single. 13 needed!!
Mohammed Shami, right handed bat, comes to the crease
Holder to U Yadav, out Bowled!! This was brilliant. Right up there, the batsman looks to slog and misses. India lose #9. In dire straits, they have contrived to lose here. Holder has been the man. The leader leading from the front. An inch perfect yorker, that is what confidence does to you. India need a miracle from here. U Yadav b Holder 0(1)
Holder to U Yadav, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
Umesh Yadav, right handed bat, comes to the crease