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2nd ODI: Prasidh Krishna stars as India take unbeatable series lead against West Indies

Bowlers shine as India defend 237 to pocket one-day series 2-0Let's have more of things please. A 50-50 pitch with bounce and grass. A side losing the toss and struggling to score 237. The other trying to make the most of it to chase it down but falling short. The fielding captain using attacking and imaginative fields, manoeuvring his bowlers and protecting his part-timer. SCORECARD | AS IT HAPPENEDThe monotonous ODI game, so influenced by T20 cricket and tall scores, got a booster in the form of the second ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. For the record, India won the contest by 44 runs, thanks to an inspired spell of 4/12 in nine overs from the tall Prasidh Krishna. To use an abused cliché, cricket was the real winner.

West Indies All-Rounder Odean Smith Excited For IPL 2022 Mega Auction

With his tearaway pace bowling and batting exploits down the order, West Indies allrounder Odean Smith is hoping to land a handsome deal from one of the franchises during the upcoming IPL mega auction. Priced in the highest bracket of Rs 2 crore for the IPL mega auction on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru, Smith is expected to spark a bidding war among the franchises. "Quite excited going to the auction, I would say. If I get selected, that will be good. My hopes are high on getting selected," the 28-year-old said in a virtual media interaction after the second ODI in Ahmedabad.

Nicholas Pooran Rues Loss In 2nd ODI, Says West Indies "Need To Continue To Be Aggressive"

West Indies stand-in skipper Nicholas Pooran expressed disappointment after his side was defeated by India in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Prasidh Krishna's four-wicket haul helped India defend 237 and defeat West Indies by 44 runs in the second ODI. "With the bat, we didn't build partnerships. We kept losing wickets at regular intervals. In the 39th over, we lost Fabian first and then Hosein in the very next. We need to continue to be aggressive. Pollard is a tough and big guy and should be back. Smith is a strong guy. He is a little inexperienced but sky is the limit for him. We did a good job with the ball and hopefully we can do the same in the final game. And also do better with the bat," Pooran said after the game.

Prasidh Krishna's four-wicket haul helps India win West Indies ODI series

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna produced career-best figures of 4-12 from nine overs as India defeated the West Indies by 44 runs in a low-scoring encounter in the second OD in Ahmedabad to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series.

Krishna takes four as India claim series win over Windies

India clinched a series win over the West Indies after pacer Prasidh Krishna tore through the tourists' top order on Wednesday, taking four wickets to lead India to a 44-run victory in the second one-day international in Ahmedabad.

"Have Been Putting In The Hard Yards": Prasidh Krishna Reacts To His Match-Winning Performance vs West Indies In 2nd ODI

India pacer Prasidh Krishna on Wednesday said that receiving a compliment from skipper Rohit Sharma after taking a four-wicket haul was quite flattering. India registered a 44-run win in the second ODI to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Prasidh Krishna's four-wicket haul helped India defend 237 and defeat West Indies by 44 runs in the second ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. After the game, Rohit at the post-match presentation praised Prasidh, saying the pacer's spell was the best he has seen in India for a very long time.

"Never Seen A Spell Like That In India": Rohit Sharma Hails Prasidh Krishna After India Beat West Indies In 2nd ODI

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday hailed Prasidh Krishna's impact in the second ODI of the three-match series against West Indies. Rohit also said that Shikhar Dhawan should be back for the third and final ODI. Before the series started, Dhawan along with Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Navdeep Saini tested positive for COVID-19. Rohit's remarks came after India registered a 44-run win in the second ODI to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Prasidh Krishna's four-wicket haul helped India defend 237 and defeat West Indies by 44 runs in the second ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

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2nd ODI: Prasidh Krishna stars as India take unbeatable series lead against West Indies

West Indies All-Rounder Odean Smith Excited For IPL 2022 Mega Auction

Nicholas Pooran Rues Loss In 2nd ODI, Says West Indies "Need To Continue To Be Aggressive"

Prasidh Krishna's four-wicket haul helps India win West Indies ODI series

Krishna takes four as India claim series win over Windies

"Have Been Putting In The Hard Yards": Prasidh Krishna Reacts To His Match-Winning Performance vs West Indies In 2nd ODI

"Never Seen A Spell Like That In India": Rohit Sharma Hails Prasidh Krishna After India Beat West Indies In 2nd ODI

IPL welcomes Ahmedabad's Gujarat Titans