Shai Hope Leads West Indies To Victory Over India
· Sports · Sportstar, The Hindu
West Indies captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 to guide his team to a five-wicket win against India in the third and final ODI at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. Chasing a target of 352, Hope anchored the innings with his second consecutive century of the series, supported by Amir Jangoo’s 67. India had posted 351 for seven earlier, led by K.L. Rahul’s unbeaten 129 and Rohit Sharma’s 92. The West Indies secured the win with 10 balls to spare, successfully avoiding a series whitewash. Indian bowlers struggled to create opportunities against the Caribbean side in dewy conditions.
Why it matters
The victory provides the West Indies team with a morale boost amidst ongoing financial challenges, while India concludes the series with a loss despite a strong batting performance.
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