Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul have continued their good run in the India vs West Indies 3rd ODI in Cuttack and have given the hosts a brilliant start. With the three-match series being levelled at 1-1, all came down to the third and last encounter and the Indian openers didn’t fail to rise up to the occasion. Chasing a total of 316, they duo 122 runs for the first wicket. Both the batsmen also scored their individual half-centuries to put their side on the driver’s seat. Twitterati also praised Indian openers' brilliant show and hailed them. India Vs West Indies, Cricket Score 3rd ODI Match.

Earlier in the match, Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bowl first. Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard wreak havoc in the end overs to guide their side to a mammoth total. The total looked a challenging one. However, the openers neutralized the Caribbean bowling attack. Rohit fell prey to Jason Holder at 63 but Rahul is still going strong and will want to notch up another big score. Meanwhile, let’s look at how netizens reacted on the Indian opener’s brilliant show. Rohit Sharma Breaks Record of Scoring Most Runs as Opener in a Calendar Year.

Great Start!!

Hitman on Fire!!

Intresting Fact!!

Record-Breaking Pair!!

R-R It Is!!

Rahul Continues Good Run!!

The Men in Blue will aim to ride on the start they got and chase the total without much difficulty. Skipper Virat Kohli has joined Rahul after Rohit’s departure and the duo will aim to register another big partnership. On the other hand, Kieron Pollard and Co will aim to run through India’s middle order in order to shift the momentum on their side.

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