Shardul Thakur’s Unexpected Cameo Helps India Register Four-Wicket Victory Against West Indies in 3rd ODI 2019, Twitterati Go Frenzy to Hail the Pacer
After failing to put on a significant performance in the first two clashes of the series, Virat Kohli made an impeccable comeback in the 3rd India vs West Indies ODI and mustered 85 runs. After his departure, the visitors hoped to make a comeback. However, Shardul Thakur’s played some magnificent shots and scored 17 runs off just six ball to ensure his side’s victory.
Riding on Virat Kohli’s magnificent half-century and small but effective cameo by Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur, India have registered a four-wicket victory in the 3rd ODI against West Indies and have clinched the series 2-1. After failing to put on a significant performance in the first two clashes of the series, Virat Kohli made an impeccable comeback in the 3rd India vs West Indies ODI and mustered 85 runs. After his departure, the visitors hoped to make a comeback. However, Shardul Thakur’s played some magnificent shots and scored 17 runs off just six ball to ensure his side’s victory. Twitterati also went frenzy with Thakur’s unexpected brilliance and hailed the bowler. India Vs West Indies, Cricket Score 3rd ODI Match.
Earlier in the match, India won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision didn’t looked spot on as Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard wreak havoc in the end overs and guided their side to 315/5. In reply, the Indian opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Rohit Sharma extended their magnificent run and piled up 122 runs for the first wicket. However, their middle-order tumbled and the visitors got a chance to comeback. Nevertheless, skipper Virat Kohli rose up to the occasion and steadied the ship with Ravindra Jadeja before Thakur unleashed his mayhem to guide his side over the line. Meanwhile, let’s look at how the netizens reacted on India’s victory. Virat Kohli Surpasses Jacques Kallis to Become Seventh Highest Run-Scorer in ODIs.
Twitter Hailing Thakur!!
Unexpected!!
More Praises!!
Superb Cameo!!
Bollywood in Action!!
This match was also the last ODI of 2019 and both the sides left no stones unturned to make the match a nail-biter. Despite losing the series, West Indies have a lot to take away and will look to rectify their mistakes in order become a formidable force in international cricket once again. The Men in Blue will next tussle with Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series at home. While, the Caribbeans’ next assignment will be against Ireland in the a three-match ODI series at home.
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