India defeats West Indies by 200 runs in the third one-day international to win the series 2-1

In the third ODI, which would decide the series, India came back impressively to destroy West Indies by a huge 200 runs. India knocked out West Indies for 151 in 35.3 overs to win the series 2-1 after West Indies scored a massive 351/5 at the Brian Lara Stadium.

It was India’s 13th consecutive victory against the West Indies in a bilateral OI series, breaking the previous record.

After starting the onslaught, Mukesh Kumar maintained his impressive play by sending the hosts reeling with a blistering strike. He dismissed both of the Windies’ openers in his first two overs before Shai Hope edged one and was caught at slip, dealing him a significant blow.

After his triple strike, West Indies never recovered. Jaydev Unadkat, playing in his first ODI match since 2013, struck with his fifth ball to dismiss Keacy Carty, and then Shardul Thakur dismissed Shimron Hetmyer. As a result, West Indies lost half of their team in only 12 overs.

West Indies were destined to fall short of the three-figure mark at one point, but Gudakesh Motie (39*) and Alzarri Joseph (26), who combined 55 runs for the ninth wicket, saved their side from the humiliation.

Thakur, who finished with four wickets, ultimately ended the exasperating partnership.

India has previously dominated the West Indies with the bat as well.

After a scorching start, Shubman Gill slowed down, but Ishan Kishan’s stellar run of form and Sanju Samson’s significant fifty helped India to a dominant total.

With four boundaries and five sixes, India’s skipper Hardik Pandya put the final touches on the innings by slamming 70 off 52 balls to help India surpass the 350-run threshold.

With 85 off 92 balls, Gill, who has had a rather quiet trip to the Caribbean thus far, finally found some rhythm. However, the way he slowed down after a strong start in the power-play did affect India between overs 30 and 40.

To lay the groundwork, Kishan (77 off 64 balls) and Gill accumulated 143 runs for the first wicket. Kishan should have turned his third straight fifty into a hundred. To set the tone, the pair struck 11 boundaries in the opening Powerplay.

While Kishan’s performance in this series will maintain him in good standing going into the Asia Cup, the greater issue concerning his batting position in the event that KL Rahul isn’t healthy for the competition still has to be answered. It seems unlikely that Rohit Sharma would give up his position at the top of the order to make room for Kishan.

Then, if Kishan is asked to bat at No. 4 or 5, would it be fair to expect him to start out there right away?

Samson, one of the candidates for the No. 4 spot in the event that Shreyas Iyer is unable to recover in time for the World Cup, impressed his millions of social media fans by showcasing his skill.

He smashed three sixes against leg-spinner Yannic Cariah, when he moved out front to strike some beautiful inside-out strokes, for four big sixes in his innings.

But despite having plenty of time at his disposal, he was unable to turn his fourth half-century into a large one, just as it had been Samson’s curse.

India did surpass the 300-run barrier because to the captain’s T20-style stroke-play in the last overs.

Suryakumar Yadav (35) did make his trademark pick-up shot, a six behind square with little room for maneuver, as well as a sliced six off Jayden Seals, but he once again blew a great chance to leave his imprint.

A beautiful off-drive from Hardik signaled his presence, and Cariah’s straight six was also beautiful. For the fifth wicket, Hardik and Suryakumar contributed 65 runs in 8.1 overs.