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"It's Happening Continuously": Ex-Pakistan Captain Points Out Flaw In Shubman Gill's Batting

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt pointed out that Indian opener Shubman Gill needs to take his innings deep. Butt added that the player should score big runs as he has got a lot of talent. The ex-international batter's comments came after Gill missed his half-century by seven runs in the second ODI of India's three-match series against West Indies on Sunday. Notably, Gill got a bottom edge of his bat on the delivery of Kyle Mayers while he was trying to play a scoop shot. Mayers comfortably completed the catch on the follow up to claim his wicket.

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.

Axar Patel, Avesh Khan Recreate Yuzvendra Chahal's Pose. Picture Goes Viral

Team India on Sunday put up a spirited show to edge past West Indies by two wickets in a last-over thriller. Chasing a 312-run target against West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series at Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad, India got home with just two balls to spare. Axar Patel played an unbeaten 64-run knock off 35 balls to take the side home despite the required run rate rising to 10 runs per over towards the end of the game.

Rohit Sharma Praises Axar Patel In Gujarati After Match Winning Knock In 2nd ODI vs West Indies, All-Rounder Responds

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Monday took to Twitter and posted a message in Gijarati for Axar Patel, who guided India to a thrilling win over West Indies in the second ODI. Axar scored an unbeaten 64 off 35 balls to guide the team to victory, which at one point looked almost impossible.

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.

Watch: India Needed Six Off Three Balls vs West Indies, Then Axar Patel Did This For A Win

Axar Patel turned out to be India's unlikely hero with the bat as he scored an unbeaten 64 off just 35 balls to help India chase down a big 312-run target against West Indies in the second ODI in Port of Spain. The win ensured that the Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian cricket team takes an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Patel's innings included five sixes and three fours. Set a stiff target of 312, the visitors were tottering at 205 for five in 38.4 overs but Patel rescued India with his six-hitting prowess, taking the visitors home with two balls to spare on Sunday. Needing six runs off last three balls, Patel clobbered Kyle Mayers straight over his head for a six

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"It's Happening Continuously": Ex-Pakistan Captain Points Out Flaw In Shubman Gill's Batting

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

Axar Patel, Avesh Khan Recreate Yuzvendra Chahal's Pose. Picture Goes Viral

Rohit Sharma Praises Axar Patel In Gujarati After Match Winning Knock In 2nd ODI vs West Indies, All-Rounder Responds

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

Watch: India Needed Six Off Three Balls vs West Indies, Then Axar Patel Did This For A Win