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West Indies vs India, 2nd ODI: Visitors Aim To Clinch Series With Better Batting Effort

The Indian team will be expected to return to its set batting order as it aims to put up a much-improved show with the willow and take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI in Barbados on Saturday. Skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid did face a minor hiccup while trying out the middle-order batters upfront on a track that became a raging turner during the second session but a meager target of 115 meant that things were smooth for the better part.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Teases Kuldeep Yadav For His Hairstyle, Gets Epic Response

The Indian cricket team created a new spin-bowling pair in the form of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, with the duo picking up 7 wickets between them in the first ODI against West Indies on Thursday. Their performance earned India a 5-wicket win after the hosts were bowled out for just 114. As Kuldeep and Jadeja sat down for a chat after the match, the latter poked fun at the former for his hairstyle. But Kuldeep, in return, gave a terrific response to Jadeja.

"Main Har Baar Pakadta Hun...": Ravindra Jadeja's Witty Take On Virat Kohli's Stunning Catch

Ravindra Jadeja was all praise for Virat Kohli after the former India captain took a stunning one-handed catch off his bowling in the first ODI against West Indies on Thursday. After conceding 20 runs in his first two overs, Jadeja made a strong comeback to dismiss Shimron Hetmyer and Romario Shepherd in quick succession. Jadeja cleaned up Hetmyer before Kohli's stunner saw him get his second wicket of the match. Kohli showed excellent reflexes as he dived towards his right to pluck the ball at second slip.

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First Time In 49 Years! Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav Achieve Rare Feat In ODI Cricket

India stars Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav became the first pair of Indian left-arm spinners to take seven wickets or more in an ODI encounter. The duo achieved the feat during India's five-wicket win over West Indies in Barbados on Thursday. Kuldeep was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 4/6 in just three overs while Jadeja took three wickets for 37 runs. "I thought it will be a seaming paradise, we are happy we got 7 wickets from our side. It was spinning a bit, and there was bounce as well. It's always good to have competition, we just try to work together," Kuldeep said after the match.

Watch: Hardik Pandya's Bizarre Run-Out Dismissal Against West Indies Sparks Debate On Social Media

Hardik Pandya's dismissal during the first ODI encounter between India and West Indies in Barbados has resulted in a massive debate on social media. Ishan Kishan slammed the ball straight towards the bowler Yannic Cariah but he was not able to complete the catch. However, the ball bounced out of his hands and crashed directly into the stumps with Pandya out of his crease on the non-striker's end. While the replays clearly showed that Pandya's bat was in the air when the bails were dislodged, fans on social media believed that he should have been given not out according to the new rules. The users pointed out that the bat was grounded and it bounced when he tried to return to the crease. No such observation was made by the third umpire who gave the decision in West Indies' favour.

Yadav, Jadeja lead India to five-wicket romp over abject West Indies

Left-arm spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja masterminded the rout of an abject West Indies team as India romped to a five-wicket victory with more than 27 overs to spare in the opening One-Day International of a three-match series at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

Kishan and spinners shine as India cruise to ODI win over Windies

Ishan Kishan's half-century and some excellent bowling by spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja helped India secure a five-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first one-day international at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

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West Indies vs India, 2nd ODI: Visitors Aim To Clinch Series With Better Batting Effort

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Teases Kuldeep Yadav For His Hairstyle, Gets Epic Response

"Main Har Baar Pakadta Hun...": Ravindra Jadeja's Witty Take On Virat Kohli's Stunning Catch

LIVE | Netball World Cup

First Time In 49 Years! Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav Achieve Rare Feat In ODI Cricket

Watch: Hardik Pandya's Bizarre Run-Out Dismissal Against West Indies Sparks Debate On Social Media

Yadav, Jadeja lead India to five-wicket romp over abject West Indies

Kishan and spinners shine as India cruise to ODI win over Windies