WI vs IND: India needed six runs in three balls to win, then Axar Patel did it, see VIDEO
India also defeated West Indies in the second ODI on Sunday and took an unassailable lead in the series. Axar Patel was the hero of the match. He took the victory by hitting a six in the last over. India needed six runs to win off three balls, then Axar Patel hit a six off the fourth ball. India won the match with two balls to spare.
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Team India all-rounder Axar Patel became an unexpected hero for India with the bat as he scored an unbeaten 64 in just 35 balls to help India chase down a massive 312-run target against West Indies in the second ODI at Port of Spain. Scored runs. The win ensured that the Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian cricket team took an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series. Patel's innings included five sixes and three fours.
India took a 2-0 lead on the series
The hosts had set a tight target of 312 runs. The visiting team had come down to 205 for five in 38.4 overs at one time. But Axar Patel scored an unexpected victory for India on Sunday with two balls to spare. Six runs were needed off the last three balls, Patel hit Kyle Meyers straight over his head for a six, and with two balls to spare, India won.
Man of the Match Characters Chosen
Patel was adjudged man of the match. Captain Shikhar Dhawan said that it is very special, it is wonderful to bring it to an important, series-winning cause. When I got out, I set a target of 10-11 runs per over. We thought it could be done because we have IPL experience. We wanted to keep calm and keep the rate covered. It was special because this is my first ODI since 2017, even my maiden half-century came here.
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Akshar Patel is being highly praised
He praised Patel fiercely and said that the way Akshar played it was amazing. Our domestic and IPL cricket keeps us ready as we play in front of huge crowds. As Axar said, he has done this many times in the IPL. It brings a huge platform. West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran said that his team lost the game in the last six overs. He said that Akshar played well and we did not lose heart. We could not keep things down in the last five overs. We felt it became easier to hit the spinners. A wicket would have opened things up but Axar played brilliantly.
West Indies scored 311 runs
Opting to bat, Shai Hope played scintillating innings of 117 off 135 balls while skipper Nicholas Pooran displayed his big-hitting performance of 74 off 77 balls with six sixes and a four. West Indies scored 311 runs for six wickets. In reply, Shubman Gill (43) looked in good touch as he hit five boundaries to give India a good start during his 49-ball knock, but skipper Dhawan (13) was finding it difficult at the other end.
