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India Predicted XI vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: Will India Persist With Avesh Khan or Go With Arshdeep Singh?

Having already sealed the series, India will be facing West Indies in the third and final ODI at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad. The guests won both the first two games by narrow margins. While the first one saw them clinching a three-run win on the last ball of the match, the second game saw them winning by two wickets with as many balls to spare. In the second ODI, India had dropped Prasidh Krishna but his replacement Avesh Khan, who made his ODI debut, also went wicketless and leaked runs at a higher economy.

"Has Stayed For 50 For Too Long": Ravi Shastri's Radical Suggestion For ODIs

Ever since the retirement of England all-rounder Ben Stokes from ODIs, many are speculating about the future of the 50-over format. A lot of former cricketers have also expressed their concern with the growing cricket calendar and how players need to stay fresh. Now, former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed calls for reducing the number of overs in ODIs, saying ODIs have been played for 50 overs for far too long.

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

Shai Hope Becomes Tenth Player To Hit Century In 100th ODI

West Indies batter Shai Hope on Sunday became the tenth batter to score a century in his 100th ODI. The stylish West Indies opener achieved this accomplishment during the second ODI against India at Queens' Park Oval at Port of Spain. He is also the fourth West Indies batter to do so. A six on the fourth delivery of 45th over bowled by spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took the batter to this memorable century.

"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.

India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: India skipper Shikhar Dhawan hails team's performance after win

Shikhar Dhawan praised his team's performance after India registered a two-wicket win over West Indies in the second ODI here on Sunday. Half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Axar Patel helped the visitors to a series-clinching win in the three-match series at the Queens Park Oval stadium, while chasing a mammoth 312 to win. "It was a great team performance. Boys didn't lose the self-belief, that is amazing. Iyer, Sanju, Axar everyone was amazing, Even Avesh came out in his debut game and scored those 11 important runs. Thanks to IPL, they perform on a huge stage. I felt that we bowled nicely," said Dhawan in a post-match presentation.

India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: Axar Patel says IPL experience helped him produce match-winning knock

West Indies on Sunday. Chasing 312 to go 2-0 up in the three-match series, India needed 100 runs from the last 10 overs with five wickets in hand. Patel smashed 64 not out off 35 balls, as his fifth six sealed India's thrilling victory with two balls to spare.

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India Predicted XI vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: Will India Persist With Avesh Khan or Go With Arshdeep Singh?

"Has Stayed For 50 For Too Long": Ravi Shastri's Radical Suggestion For ODIs

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

Shai Hope Becomes Tenth Player To Hit Century In 100th ODI

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

India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: India skipper Shikhar Dhawan hails team's performance after win

India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: Axar Patel says IPL experience helped him produce match-winning knock