TAROUBA, Trinidad (AP) — The West Indies lost their first three wickets by 17 runs and never recovered as India won the final one-day international by the huge margin of 200 runs to clinch the three-match series 2-1. on Tuesday.
Up to bat, India came to 351-5 with captain Hardik Pandya breaking 18 in the final over for a 70 from 52 balls not out. West Indies responded with everything for 151 in 35.3 overs. Shardul Thakar took 4-37 while Mukesh Kumar 3-30 included West Indies openers Brandon King (0) and Kyle Mayers (4).
The hosts were looking for their first ODI series win against India since 2006, but faced a tough challenge after Ishan Kishan (77) and Shubman Gill (85) got India off to a flying start, scoring 143 in 19.4 overs.
Sanju Samson (51) and Hardik added more quick runs at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Cricinfo.com said it was India’s highest ever ODI total against the West Indies in the West Indies.
In response, the West Indies went 1-1, 7-2 then 17-3 with captain Shai Hope (5) taking the wicket. The game effectively ended at 75-7 when No. 3 Alick Athanaze (32) was dropped by Kuldeep Yadav. Late resistance came from Alzarri Joseph (26) and Gudakesh Motie (39 not out) who put in 55 runs for the ninth wicket.
West Indies and India are also scheduled to play a five-match T20 series, starting in Tarouba on Thursday. Twenty20’s fourth and fifth games will be in Lauderhill, Florida on August 12-13.
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