Blistering spells from pacemen Kemar Roach and Andre Russell pegged India back. Then, leg- spinner Anthony Martin made deep inroads. Displaying better intent and resolve, the West Indies flattened India by 103 runs in the fourth ODI.
Chasing 250, Suresh Raina's men were bundled out for 146 in the 39th over. India leads the five-match Digicel series 3-1 going into the final ODI in Kingston on Thursday. Martin, who scalped four, was adjudged Man of the Match. Yet, it was pace that formed the opening for the West Indies. The exterior for the game offered the bowlers more bounce and carry.
Some of the young Indian batsmen were found wanting. Stung by criticism, the West Indies appeared charged up. Roach bustled in and cranked up inspiring speeds. He also got the deliveries to climb. Some old Indian failings resurfaced. Pushed on to the back foot by the rising deliveries, the batsmen were caught at the crease when the ball was pitched up.
Yusuf Pathan, not having the best of series, biffed part-time seamer Lendl Simmons straight down long-off's throat. This was a forgettable dismissal. India was now reeling at 114 for six in the 28th over. And when Rohit (39), rashly attempted to sweep Martin against the turn to spoon up an easy offering, there was going to be only one result in the game
Chasing 250, Suresh Raina's men were bundled out for 146 in the 39th over. India leads the five-match Digicel series 3-1 going into the final ODI in Kingston on Thursday. Martin, who scalped four, was adjudged Man of the Match. Yet, it was pace that formed the opening for the West Indies. The exterior for the game offered the bowlers more bounce and carry.
Some of the young Indian batsmen were found wanting. Stung by criticism, the West Indies appeared charged up. Roach bustled in and cranked up inspiring speeds. He also got the deliveries to climb. Some old Indian failings resurfaced. Pushed on to the back foot by the rising deliveries, the batsmen were caught at the crease when the ball was pitched up.
Yusuf Pathan, not having the best of series, biffed part-time seamer Lendl Simmons straight down long-off's throat. This was a forgettable dismissal. India was now reeling at 114 for six in the 28th over. And when Rohit (39), rashly attempted to sweep Martin against the turn to spoon up an easy offering, there was going to be only one result in the game
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