Internet Desk: Hosts West Indies stunned India by 11 runs in a low-scoring encounter in Antigua to end their losing streak and haul themselves back into the 5-match ODI series.
All but written off after struggling to an inadequate 189 for nine off their 50 overs at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, the Caribbean side bounced back spectacularly to bowl the tourists out for a shocking 178 with two balls remaining.
At the heart of the effort was skipper Jason Holder who snatched a career-best five for 27 while fellow fast bowler Alzarri Joseph claimed two for 46.
Opener Ajinkya Rahane top-scored with 60 – his fourth consecutive score over fifty – while former skipper MS Dhoni hit 54 but none of the other batsmen could score big runs.
Interestingly, Dhoni scored India’s slowest half-century in 16 years. His knock included only one boundary.
Kyle Hope and Evin Lewis had earlier both top-scored with 35 in a 57-run opening stand, while Shai Hope made 25 and Roston Chase, 24.
Seamers Umesh Yadav (3-36) and Hardik Pandya (3-40) hurt the innings with three wickets apiece while left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked up two for 31.
In reply, India started poorly, losing three quick wickets to slump to 47 for three in the 13th over. Shikhar Dhawan (5) clipped Joseph to mid-on where Holder took a simple catch at 10 for one in the third over and captain Virat Kohli perished for three in the sixth over, top-edging a short one from Holder to be taken by wicketkeeper Shai Hope.
Windies skipper Jason Holder was adjudged ‘Man of the Match’ for his brilliant bowling performance as he took five wickets, including India skipper Virat Kohli in his 9.4 overs spell.
India lead the series 2-1 ahead of the final match at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Thursday.