Cricket News: Shai Hope and Keacy Carty lead WI to victory in 2nd ODI with India, leveling series 1-1

India Vs West Indies 2nd ODI Highlights: Here are the two squads

West Indies Squad: Shai Hope(w/c), Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell, Keacy Carty, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Oshane Thomas, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair, Dominic Drakes, Yannic Cariah

India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad

Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja shine as India steamroll West Indies in first ODI

Ravindra Jadeja, right, celebrates the dismissal of West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer with captain Rohit Sharma during the first ODI at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday. (AP Photo)

India achieved a comprehensive five-wicket victory against a struggling West Indies side in the first ODI in Barbados. Despite the West Indies team struggling after missing out on a World Cup berth for the first time, India’s performance showcased a few positive signs for Rohit Sharma.

One aspect that attracted attention was the decision to open the bowling with Hardik Pandya, even though Umran Malik and Shardul Thakur were in the XI. This decision raises curiosity regarding Pandya as a new-ball bowler. Being experienced in bowling with the IPL’s Gujarat Titans, Pandya has proven effective in slow conditions where the pitch occasionally presents challenges. If Pandya can consistently hit the right spots, he can provide a few quiet overs in the powerplay, especially if India opts for only three seam bowling options in the XI. This strategy paid off in the form of the wicket of Kyle Mayers.

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As the World Cup approaches, every small detail is being closely examined. Despite the lackluster performance of the West Indies side, India’s players demonstrated their skills and showcased their potential.