Krishna stars as India down West Indies to clinch ODI series
Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna led India's inspired bowling to outplay West Indies by 44 runs in the second one-day international and clinch the series on Wednesday.
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Prasidh Krishna Stars As India Beat West Indies By 44 runs In 2nd ODI To Clinch Three-Match Series
India defeated West Indies by 44 runs in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Invited to bat, India posted 237 for nine and then returned to dismiss the West Indies for 193 in 46 overs. Shamarh Brooks (44) was the top-scorer for WI as Prasidh Krishna (4/12) and Shardul Thakur (2/41) emerged as the most successful bowlers for the hosts. Earlier, Suryakumar Yadav scored a 64-run knock while vice captain KL Rahul missed his half-century by one run after being run out as India posted 237 for 9.
Watch: Prasidh Krishna's Fiery Spell Puts West Indies On The Back Foot In 2nd ODI
Prasidh Krishna showed Indian cricket fans what he is capable of with a sensational spell against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. With India having posted a total of 237/9, Krishna led the team's response with the ball with a fiery spell that saw him bag three wickets in five overs while giving away just four runs. Krishna also bowled two maiden overs in the spell. The Indian pace bowler first removed Windies opener Brandon King, before bagging the wicket of Darren Bravo. Krishna then removed Nicholas Pooran to put India in control.
Yash Dhull named in Delhi Ranji squad, Ishant Sharma makes himself unavailable for selection
Yash Dhull, the captain of India's victorious U-19 World Cup squad, was on Wednesday included in the Delhi side for the Ranji Trophy, beginning February 17, while senior Indian pacer Ishant Sharma has made himself unavailable for selection. The Dhull-led India U-19 side was felicitated by BCCI in Ahmedabad on Wednesday during the second ODI against West Indies. Since he could not play the domestic red-ball tournament at U-19 level due to his white ball commitments with the Indian team, Dhull will get a taste of red cherry at the much tougher first-class level.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Score: Deepak Hooda Removes Shamarh Brooks As India Take Control vs West Indies
IND vs WI 2nd ODI Live Score: Deepak Hooda took his first wicket in international cricket as India edged closer to a win over the West Indies in the ongoing second ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing a target of 238, West Indies are six wickets down despite starting of well in the first powerplay. Prasidh has taken three wickets so far while Yuzvendra Chahal and Shardul Thakur have also picked a wicket each so far. Earlier, Suryakumar Yadav's knock of 64 had guided India to a total of 237 for nine in 50 overs. He and KL Rahul added 91 runs for the fourth wicket after India's top-order failure. Deepak Hooda played a decent cameo down the order as India managed to reach a respectable total. Initially, West Indies had won the toss and stand-in skipper Nicholas Poora elected to bowl. India lead the three-match series 1-0. KL Rahul returned to the team to replace Ishan Kishan, while Kieron Pollard is out for the West Indies due to a niggle. Nicholas Pooran was given the responsibility to lead the side. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Yash Dhull Named In Delhi Ranji Trophy Squad, Ishant Sharma Makes Himself Unavailable For Selection
Yash Dhull, the captain of India's victorious U19 World Cup squad, was on Wednesday included in the Delhi side for the Ranji Trophy, beginning February 17, while senior India pacer Ishant Sharma has made himself unavailable for selection. The Dhull-led India U-19 side was felicitated by BCCI in Ahmedabad on Wednesday during the second ODI against West Indies. Since he could not play the domestic red-ball tournament at U-19 level due to his white ball commitments with the Indian team, Dhull will get taste of red cherry at the much tougher first-class level.
Sunil Gavaskar Not Pleased With Team India's Batting Order Experiment
Indian cricket great Sunil Gavaskar didn't seem pleased with Team India's decision to go ahead with Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant as the pair of opening batters in the 2nd ODI against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Skipper Rohit and Pant, who is a middle-order batter, surprising fans by opening India's batting but failed to give the side a good start. Rohit departed for a score of 5 while Pant could only muster 18. India ended with a total of 237/9 from their 50 overs, with Suryakumar Yadav top-scoring with a knock of 64.
India U-19 heroes feted on the sidelines of second ODI
U-19 World Cup winning squad was on Wednesday felicitated by the BCCI on the sidelines of the second ODI on Wednesday. The U-19 heroes, wearing blazers, first watched the second ODI at the Narendra Modi stadium from the stands, as they had a joyous time seeing their stars in presence of head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar and other members of the support staff.