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IND vs WI, 3rd ODI, Live Updates: Mukesh Kumar struck thrice for India as he took the wickets of Brandon King, Shai Hope and Kyle Mayers while Jaydev Unadkat dismissed Keacy Carty. Earlier, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan provided the perfect foundation while Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya played fiery knocks to take India to a mammoth total of 351/5. Gill top-scored with 85, Kishan scored 77, Hardik was unbeaten at 70 while Samson slammed 51 off just 41 deliveries. For West Indies, Romario Shepherd was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets. West Indies won the toss and opted to field against India in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. The three-match series is currently tied at 1-1. (Live Scorecard)
Here are the Live Updates of the 3rd ODI match between India and West Indies from Trinidad:
00:35 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Hetmyer out!
A rather ordinary delivery from Shardul Thakur but Shimron Hetmyer found a way to deposit the ball in the hands of Suryakumar Yadav. This is a horror show for the hosts and it is only getting worse!
West Indies 41/5 after 12.1 overs.
00:30 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Fourth wicket down!
Jaydev Unadkat strikes and Keacy Carty is the latest batter to give a catch to the slip fielder. Another huge outside edge and this time, Shubman Gill completed a difficult catch to boost his side’s chances even more. Brilliant piece of fielding!
West Indies 36/4 after 11.2 overs.
00:22 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: 10 overs gone!
First bowling change and Shardul Thakur is introduced into the attack. Not much happened but Keacy Carty got a boundary to take the hosts past the 30-run mark.
West Indies 34/3 after 10 overs.
00:17 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: India in complete control
Two wides from Mukesh Kumar and that is the extent of the error from Indian bowlers. This has been a disciplined show till now and not much going West Indies’ way.
West Indies 28/3 after 9 overs
00:11 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Good over
Two boundaries for Alick Athanaze and that will be some encouragement for West Indies who have really struggled today. It has been a Mukesh Kumar show till now and they will need few more overs like this.
West Indies 25/3 after 8 overs.
00:05 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Three for Mukesh
An outside edge from Shai Hope and Mukesh Kumar has three wickets! An easy catch by Shubman Gill at the slips and it is almost game over for West Indies.
West Indies 17/3 after 6.5 overs.
00:00 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: India in control
6 overs done and West Indies are not looking comfortable at all. The powerplay has not gone as well as they would have wanted and with the run rate under 3, this can be trouble for the hosts.
West Indies 17/2 after 6 overs.
23:53 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Help for bowlers
Quite a bit of movement for both Mukesh Kumar and Hardik Pandya till now. Both bowlers have used the conditions well and with the line mostly being just outside off-stump, they have bothered the West Indies batters quite a lot.
West Indies 11/2 after 4.3 overs
23:48 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Second wicket for Mukesh!
What a start for Mukesh Kumar! A huge inside edge from Kyle Mayers and the ball crashed into the stumps. Just the start that the pacer wanted and this performance will go a long way in making him a solid option for India in the future.
West Indies 9/2 after 3.2 overs.
23:44 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: First four for WI
Kyle Mayers has decided to open his arms and first boundary through the cover region for West Indies. Mayers had a good outing in the IPL but a more controlled innings will be needed today.
West Indies 7/1 after 2.4 overs.
23:38 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Early breakthrough
Mukesh Kumar strikes early and it is the important wicket of Brandon King. He was beaten twice outside the off stump and the third time, he ended up edging it to Ishan Kishan. Sharp catch by the keeper and India are well and truly on top.
West Indies 1/1 after 1.3 overs.
23:29 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Time for the run chase!
West Indies have a huge target in front of them and it will be Brandon King and Kyle Mayers who will start proceedings. A good opening partnership will be crucial in this match. For India, Mukesh Kumar to open the bowling.
23:23 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Interesting stat
Highest ODI totals for India without an individual 100
351/5 vs WI Tarouba 2023
350/6 vs SL Nagpur 2005
349/7 vs Pak Karachi 2004
348/5 vs Ban Dhaka 2004
23:00 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: India 351/5
6.0,4,6,0,2 – Brilliant batting from Hardik Pandya on the final over from Romario Shepherd and India have scored 351/5 in 50 overs. A great end to a brilliant innings!
22:53 (IST)
Half-century for Hardik Pandya! A patient knock but no lack of big shots from the India skipper. Leading from the front and now, taking his team closer to 350!
India 333/5 after 49 overs.
22:50 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: The Hardik show!
Another six for Hardik Pandya and he enters the 40s. A new kind of innings from the all-rounder who has taken his time and truly built the innings. No shortage of patience and he is now letting loose!
India 330/5 after 48.2 overs.
22:45 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Suryakumar departs!
Suryakumar Yadav miscues his shot off the bowling of Romario Shepherd and it is Yannic Cariah once again! Cariah pulls off a brilliant catch and that is the end of a splendid innings.
India 313/5 after 47.2 overs.
22:37 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: 300 up for India
300 comes up for India and 4 overs remain for a late onslaught. Both Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav are looking in great touch and with a six in the 46th over, SKY has made his intentions clear!
India 305/4 after 46 overs.
22:31 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Pandya on the attack
A mixed bag for the two India batters as Hardik got a boundary but Suryakumar was unable to connect with a couple of deliveries. Hard work for the batters at the moment.
India 295/4 after 45 overs.
22:26 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Indian middle order
Hardik at No. 5 and Suryakumar as a No. 6 finisher – An interesting choice made by the India team management today. Can this be something that they will look to repeat in the future? Only time will tell.
India 289/4 after 44 overs.
22:19 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Classic SKY!
It is very dangerous to bowl short on the leg stump against Suryakumar Yadav and Alzarri Jospeh has been guilty of exactly that! A four and a six in the over and India are nearing 300!
India 280/4 after 43 overs.
22:14 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: 8 overs to go
India 266/4 after 42 overs and it is go time for Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. The foundation has been quite solid but a late flourish will be needed to take the total past 310-320.
22:08 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Solid comeback
At one point when Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill were going strong, the projected score for India was well above 320. However, the fall of wickets have not helped their case and with 10 overs to go, the visitors need to act fast in order to achieve that goal.
India 252/4 after 40.5 overs.
22:01 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Gill out for 85!
Shubman Gill departs and he falls short of a well-deserved hundred! The youngster tried to play Motie through the mid-wicket region but could only find Yannic Cariah. A disappointing end to the innings as Suryakumar Yadav comes in as the new batter.
India 246/4 after 39.3 overs.
21:50 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: West Indies bowling attack
Gudakesh Motie continues to be the most dangerous bowler for West Indies in this game as he bowls a maiden order. Great control from the bowlers against India batters who were looking extremely dangerous and ready to hit big shots.
India 238/3 after 37 overs.
21:44 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Shubman Gill
The run rate has gone down after Sanju Samson was dismissed but Shubman Gill is slowly and steadily moving towards a well-deserved century. He has been in sublime form today and he will be important if India want to post a massive total today.
India 235/3 after 35.1 overs.
21:36 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Pandya comes in
hardik Pandya is the No. 5 batter for India and it looks like they are following the conventional order in this game. No major experiments and Hardik start well with a straight boundary off Alzarri Jospeh.
India 231/3 after 33 overs.
21:29 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Samson departs after fifty!
A half-century off 39 balls with 2 boundaries and 4 sixes – Sanju Samson, take a bow! The counter-attack proved to be the right thing to do and India are in a great position. However, he departs right after that as Romario Shepherd strikes for West Indies.
India 223/3 after 31.5 overs.
21:21 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Samson vs Yannic Cariah
Yannic Cariah has been the victim of Sanju Samson’s explosive shots and this over, he got a six straight down the ground and one through fine-leg. There is no stopping Samson right now!
India 220/2 after 30.5 overs.
21:18 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Gudakesh Motie
The West Indies bowlers have all gone above 6 runs per over in this match with a couple of spinners even conceding 8 runs per over. But one exception has been Gudakesh Motie. Brilliant line and length from him and although he has not taken any wickets, he has looked the most dangerous till now.
India 208/2 after 30 overs.
21:10 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Gill follows suit!
Shubman Gill is not going to play second fiddle to Sanju Samson and he has also decided to play his shots. A cheeky boundary through third-man off the bowling of Gudakesh Motie and he enters the 70s.
India 195/2 after 28 overs.
21:06 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Samson on fire!
Three sixes! This is a special knock from Sanju Samson! He has really approached this match with a brilliant perspective and it is working out well for India. This is just getting better.
India 185/2 after 27 overs.
21:00 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Unfortunate Ruturaj
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a part of all major squads which were announced recently but this will go down as a failed opportunity. He was not able to score big and that means that questions will remain on his form.
India 177/2 after 25.5 overs.
20:52 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Sanju Onslaught!
15 off 4 balls – There is no stopping Sanju Samson. The new batter did not wait and he slammed two massive sixes in his first four balls. Brilliant approach but time will tell how effective it proves to be.
India 171/2 after 24.2 overs.
20:48 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Gaikwad disappointment!
OUT! Ruturaj Gaikwad departs for 8 and he will be devastated. Outside the off stump ball from Alzarri Jospeh and he ended up edging it to the slip fielder.
IND 163/2 after 23.3 overs.
20:38 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Gill in form!
This is a great sight for the Indian selectors to see Shubman Gill in stellar form. He will surely be the front-runner to open the batting for India in the ICC World Cup 2023 but considering how well Ishan Kishan has played, it will be very interesting to see if Rohit Sharma sacrifices his spot.
India 146/1 after 21.2 overs.
20:33 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Kishan departs!
Ishan Kishan’s knock comes to an end on 77! He stepped forward to heave it over mid-wicket but the ball from Yannic Cariah turned a bit and he was beaten completely. Easy work by Shai Hope and India lose their first wicket.
India 144/1 after 20.1 overs.
20:26 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Projected score!
As of now, India are expected to end somewhere around 325-330 in 50 overs. The run rate has been quite impressive in the last 5 overs and this can be a big total for the young India side.
India 141/0 after 19 overs.
20:22 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Gill slams fifty!
Half-century for Shubman Gill as well and this is just perfect for India! Both openers have played brilliantly and this will do a world of good to their confidence. Gill will surely look to convert this into a big one.
India 128/0 after 18 overs.
20:13 (IST)
IND vs WI Live: Some more statistics!
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