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:
West Indies beat India by 6 Wicket in the 2nd ODI.
West Indies chase 181 runs & they get the target in 36.4 Overs.Captain Shai Hope played match winning knock unbeaten on 63*
Keacy Carty also contribute valueable unbeaten 48*#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/UDPXi4kiKA
— Surinder (@navsurani) July 29, 2023
Classy ability OF taking Singles Win Second ODI. Well Done West Indies and Shai Hope. #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/IoWKyec0Lj
— Ayush Ranjan (@AyushRaGenius) July 29, 2023
West Indies keep the series alive, well played 👏🏽 This loss will sting. Now will we see Rohit and Virat back for the decider? And if so, what answers did team management get from just one game? #WIvIND
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 29, 2023
Captain Hope, leading from the front! 5️⃣0️⃣#WIvIND | @shaidhope pic.twitter.com/leB4nmgOxa
— Trinbago Knight Riders (@TKRiders) July 29, 2023
#IndvWI Surya drops Shai Hope.. pic.twitter.com/qAjnX9VHew
— Anurag Sinha (@anuragsinha1992) July 29, 2023
Shai Hope 24th ODI half century.
We salute!#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/kGw1lLJTBt
— Caribbean Cricket Podcast (@CaribCricket) July 29, 2023
Our CG United Player of the Match, @shaidhope.🏆#WIvIND #WIHome #RallywithWI pic.twitter.com/r26EblBWcd
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 29, 2023
Tough day in the office.
Windies do well to negotiate the chase. 👏
Onto the series decider for a chance at redemption. ⚔⏭#PlayBold #TeamIndia #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/NU47gBiCcb
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) July 29, 2023
They couldn’t handle Romario Shepherd how can they handle the quality bowling in the Asia Cup & World Cup. #INDvWI
— Noyan Flicks (@_noyan_bey) July 29, 2023
What has cause to #TeamIndia to suffer a big loss, Overconfidence???#INDvsWI @BCCI pic.twitter.com/a9OL7NNZl4
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) July 30, 2023
#Twitter #reactions #Shai #Hopess #captains #knock #West #Indies #home #2nd #ODI
