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India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: With clean sweep on mind, Team India might not tinker too much with batting line-up

India created a world record on Sunday by sealing their 12th consecutive series win in the ODI format against the West Indies -- the most against a team. In this backdrop, head coach Rahul Dravid might be tempted to try out some of his reserve players but he will have to maintain a fine balance between keeping the momentum and testing his bench strength. In the batting department, it is unlikely that Ruturaj Gaikwad would be preferred over Shubman Gill, who after two innings of 64 and 43 would not like to sit out.

India vs West Indies: Axar Patel stakes claim for regular Team India berth

Playing one-dayers after almost five years, allrounder stakes claim for regular berth by powering India to series win against Windies"Signed, sealed and delivered by Axar Patel." Former West Indies fast bowler-turned commentator Ian Bishop couldn't have chosen better words, soon after Axar smashed a full toss from Kyle Mayers down the ground - when six was needed off three balls - to pull off a thrilling two-wicket win for India in the second ODI against West Indies at Port-of-Spain. The left-arm spinning allrounder's match-winning effort with the bat - 64 not out (35b, 4x4, 5x6) - which came on the top of an economical spell with the ball (1-40 in 9 overs in a high-scoring game) - helped India clinched the series 2-0. The third ODI at the same venue on Wednesday is now a dead rubber.

Rahul Dravid "Was Getting Tensed": Shreyas Iyer On Dressing Room Mood During 2nd ODI vs West Indies

The second ODI between India and West Indies went down to the wire and it was Axar Patel who held his nerve as he struck a six on the fourth ball of the final over to help Shikhar Dhawan-led side chase down 312 runs to gain a 2-0 unassailable lead in the series. Shreyas Iyer also played a 63-run knock and after the game, he talked about the mood within the Indian dressing room and how head coach Rahul Dravid was "getting tensed".

"Emotions Were Running...": Mohammed Siraj After India's Thrilling Win In Second ODI vs West Indies

Left-handed batter Axar Patel was at his best in the second ODI against West Indies as he played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off just 35 balls to help India win the match by two wickets to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. In the final over, India needed 8 runs to win with Axar and Mohammed Siraj at the crease, and Kyle Mayers had the ball in his hand. On the fourth ball of the over, Axar hit a six, winning the match for India.

Watch: Shubman Gill Attempts Scoop, Gets Dismissed In Bizarre Fashion vs West Indies

India scripted a memorable win in the second ODI against West Indies on Sunday, as they chased down a 312-run target in 49.4 overs. The win ensured that the Shikhar Dhawan-led side took an unassailable 2-0 win in the three-match series. Set a stiff target, the visitors were down to 205 for five in 38.4 overs but Axar Patel (64*, 35 balls) revived India's chase with his six-hitting prowess to take the visitors home with two balls to spare. Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson also scored half-centuries. Opener Shubman Gill also looked poised for a fifty-plus score but while on 43, he got out to Kyle Mayers in bizarre fashion.

Lost Game In Last Six Overs, Reckons WI Skipper Nicholas Pooran After Loss Against India

After facing a defeat against India in the second ODI, West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran expressed his eagerness to win the next game. Half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Axar Patel helped Team India win the second ODI of the three-match series against West Indies by two wickets at Queens Park Oval stadium in Port of Spain on Sunday. "Definitely, last couple of overs we didn't hold our nerves. Last 6 overs, we lost the game. We felt a spinner was easier to hit. We just needed one wicket to seal the game but Axar played really well," said Pooran in a post-match presentation. "His (Hope's) 100th ODI, he was exceptional to get a hundred. We did an exceptional job with the batting group. We tried to compete really hard. We want to win really bad," he added.

Axar Patel's 64 fuels India in series clinching win over West Indies

Axar Patel's career-best 64 not out lifted India to a series-clinching two-wicket win with two balls to spare over the West Indies in the second One-Day International of a three-match series at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Sunday.

"This Is A Special One": Axar Patel After Match-Winning Knock For India vs West Indies In 2nd ODI

India all-rounder Axar Patel, whose 64-run knock helped the Men in Blue defeat West Indies in the second ODI, said that he just remained calm and composed while playing his spectacular innings. Half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Axar Patel helped Team India win the second ODI of the three-match series against West Indies by two wickets at Queens Park Oval stadium in Port of Spain on Sunday. "I think this is a special one. It came at a crucial time and also helped the team to win the series. We have done the same in the IPL. We just needed to remain calm and keep the intensity up," said Axar in a post-match presentation.

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India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: With clean sweep on mind, Team India might not tinker too much with batting line-up

India vs West Indies: Axar Patel stakes claim for regular Team India berth

Rahul Dravid "Was Getting Tensed": Shreyas Iyer On Dressing Room Mood During 2nd ODI vs West Indies

"Emotions Were Running...": Mohammed Siraj After India's Thrilling Win In Second ODI vs West Indies

Watch: Shubman Gill Attempts Scoop, Gets Dismissed In Bizarre Fashion vs West Indies

Lost Game In Last Six Overs, Reckons WI Skipper Nicholas Pooran After Loss Against India

Axar Patel's 64 fuels India in series clinching win over West Indies

"This Is A Special One": Axar Patel After Match-Winning Knock For India vs West Indies In 2nd ODI