West Indies give India huge scare in first ODI

West Indies put up a brave fight but fell three runs short in a high-scoring first ODI against a depleted Indian side in Port of Spain on Friday.

Shikhar Dhawan top-scored for India with a fine knock of 97 as they made 308-7. In the second innings, the West Indies top order came good to keep the home team in the hunt.

They needed 15 runs off the last over but excellent yorkers from fast bowler Mohammed Siraj limited Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hossain to 11.

Earlier, a 117-run stand for the second wicket between opener Kyle Mayers (75) and Shamarh Brooks (46) gave West Indies the ideal launch.

All-rounder Shardul Thakur got Brooks to pull straight to a fielder on 46, and got Mayers in his next over giving a thick edge behind. Mayers hit 75 off 68 balls.

No shortage of action & emotions!