India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI 2019: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul Centuries Power Hosts to Mammoth 387; Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer Chip in With Cameos
Rishabh Pant and Shreays Iyer wreak havoc entertained the Vizag crowd with fireworks in the end overs. Both the batsmen attacked the bowlers from the outset and tormented the opposition. Shreyas Iyer scored his fourth consecutive ODI fifty against the Men in Maroon while Pant amassed 39 runs off just 16 deliveries.
Centuries from Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and brilliant cameos from Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant in the end overs helped the Men in Blue post 387 runs in the first innings of the India vs West Indies 2nd ODI. Trailing the three-match tie 1-0, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul gave the Men in Blue a brilliant start by adding 227 runs for the first wicket. Both the batsman also scored their respective centuries and put their side on the driver’s seat. Skipper Virat Kohli bagged a golden duck. However, the young guns of the team gave India a great finish. India Vs West Indies, Live Cricket Score 2nd ODI Match.
Rishabh Pant and Shreays Iyer wreak havoc entertained the Vizag crowd with fireworks in the end overs. Both the batsmen attacked the bowlers from the outset and tormented the opposition. Shreyas Iyer scored his fourth consecutive ODI fifty against the Men in Maroon while Pant amassed 39 runs off just 16 deliveries. The young wicket-keeper batsman silenced many of his critics who were questioning his place in the side. Rohit Sharma Scores Seventh ODI Hundred in 2019, 28th Overall.
Earlier in the match, Kieron Pollard won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision backfired completely as the Indians put up a terrific batting display and posted a mammoth score in the first innings of the match. The Indian bowlers have a big cushion of runs behind them and are expected to seal the match for their side. Nevertheless, the likes of Shiron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran and skipper Kieron Pollard certainly have to turn the tables around. Thus, can’t be taken lightly.
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