Shikhar Dhawan won the man of the match award for his brilliant innings of 97 runs.
FirstCricket Staff
July 23, 2022 09:44:13 IST
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Indian Top order stared with the bat and bowlers combined to help India win the first ODI against West Indies in a last-over thriller. West Indies fought hard but lost by a whisker. AP Photo
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Captain Shikhar Dhawan missed out on a well-deserved century by 3 runs, while Shubman Gill scored a brilliant half-century. The two registered an opening partnership of 119 runs. AP Photo
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Shreyas Iyer as well batted well for his run-a-ball half-century, but got out as Windies skipper Nicholas Pooran managed a one-handed blinder. AP Photo
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India struggled to score freely after the top order was sent back to the pavilion. Windies bowlers pulled back the Indian juggernaut brilliantly as India crawled to 300 which looked a walk in the park till 35th over. AP Photo
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West Indies batters came hard at Indian bowlers despite of losing wickets. Kyle Mayers and Brandon King both scored half-centuries before lower order chipped in with some vital runs to continue the run chase. AP Photo
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Indian bowlers kept coming back with regular wickets as Siraj, Shardul Thakur and Chahal picked up 2 wickets each at vitals moments in the match. AP Photo
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West Indies needed 15 runs were in the final over but Siraj made sure to defend, while a super over seemed right on the cards. AP Photo
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Mohammed Siraj gave 11 runs in the final over against requirement of 15. India won the first match by 3 runs. AP Photo