• West Indies made a strong comeback in the three-match ODI series.

  • Captain Shai Hope guided West Indies to six-wicket win over India in the second ODI.

WI vs IND [Twitter reactions]: Shai Hopes’s captains knock take West Indies home in the 2nd ODI
West Indies beat India by 6 wickets in 2nd ODI (Photo Source: Twitter)

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In the ongoing India tour of West Indies 2023, the second One Day International (ODI) between West Indies and India proved to be a low scoring contest at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The West Indies team won the toss and elected to bowl first.

India put up a total of 181 runs in their innings, losing all their wickets in 40.5 overs. Ishan Kishan was the top scorer for India with 55 runs off 55 balls, followed by Shubman Gill, who contributed 34 runs. The West Indies bowlers put up a good show, with Gudakesh Motie being the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for 36 runs in 9.5 overs. All-rounder Romario Shepherd also claimed three scalps for 37 runs in his 8 overs.

In response, the West Indies team chased down the target with ease, scoring 182 runs for the loss of four wickets in 36.4 overs. Captain Shai Hope was the standout performer for his team, scoring an impressive 63 runs off 80 balls. Keacy Carty also played a crucial role, contributing 48 runs to the team’s total. Shardul Thakur was the most successful bowler for India, taking three wickets for 42 runs in his eight overs.

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The victory in the second ODI gave West Indies a 1-1 series score, with the first ODI being won by India.

So far in the series,  Hope has been in fine form, making a significant impact on the matches. With one more ODI remaining in the series, scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, cricket fans can expect another thrilling encounter between these two competitive sides.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the West Indies win:

https://twitter.com/AyushRaGenius/status/1685395928470163456

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