India vs West Indies Live Score, 1st ODI: Ishan Kishan removed after scoring fifty, IND four down chasing 115

680

The spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav (4/6) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/37) shared seven wickets between them as India bundled West Indies out for 114 in the first ODI at Barbados. Debutant Mukesh Kumar, Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur would also nab a wicket each.

Earlier, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to field first as India began the white-ball leg of their tour of the West Indies.

On the other hand, hosts West Indies who failed to qualify for the World Cup will be looking to give opportunities to a few youngsters to rebuild for the next cycle. Without experienced campaigners like Jason Holder and Nicholas Pooran, it would be an ideal opportunity for a few youngsters to make the most of their chances and prove themselves.

Nah, this isn't one of your regulation 115-to-win drubbing. India have looked complacent in their approach of what should have been a cakewalk. Despite having scored a fifty and having gotten used to the conditions, Ishan Kishan plays against the wind off Gudakesh Motie and hands his catch straight to Rovman Powell at deep-mid wicket. India lose their fourth wicket. Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still a no-show as Shardul Thakur walks in. 96/4 after 17 overs.

A fourth fifty in the ODIs for Ishan Kishan, a second consecutive during this tour. That'd give him a lot of confidence and the Indian side, more reason to continue with him as we move closer to the ODI World Cup. 93/3 after 16 overs.

More brute force on offer from India's southpaw opener in this game. Advances down the track to meet the line of a ball pitched outside off from Gudakesh Motie. Gets a boundary down long off. Follows it with a low pull that was hit hard and straight to mid-wicket, who's unable to latch onto it. 86/3 after 15.

(With inputs from agencies)

 

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