Published 17:59 IST, December 23rd 2019
Ind vs WI, 3rd ODI: Ravindra Jadeja reveals game-changing advice given to Shardul Thakur
A 30-run partnership between Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur saw the hosts overhaul West Indies' 316-run target with 8 balls to spare and 4 wickets in hand.
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Indian cricket team overhauled West Indies target of 316 at Barabati Stium in Cuttack in Sunday to pocket 3-match series 2-1. India’s run-chase was fuelled by sparkling half-centuries of skipper Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma. Amidst blazing kcks in evening by two batting stars, 28-year-old Shardul Thakur also played his hand with a match-winning cameo at end.
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Ind vs WI: Ravindra Jeja reveals game-changing vice he gave to Shardul Thakur
India pacer Shardul Thakur came into bat after Virat Kohli was cleaned up by Keemo Paul for 85. At 286-6, both Thakur and Jeja formed an unbeaten 30-run stand to see India through to ir run-chase. When Thakur arrived at crease, Jeja gave him a piece of valuable vice, which eventually turned out to be a match-winning one.
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Jeja told Thakur that wicket was playing nicely and ball was coming on to bat. He vised him to play till last ball and to treat every ball on its merit. vice reaped dividends as Thakur slammed a 6-ball 17* against visitors. His short stay at crease resulted in an Indian win with 8 balls to spare and 4 wickets still in hand. win enabled hosts take series 2-1 as ‘Men in Blue’ registered ir 10th straight ODI series win over West Indies. Earlier in day, both Ravindra Jeja and Shardul Thakur also accounted for a wicket each. Thakur dismissed dangerous Nicholas Pooran while Jeja took prized scalp of opening batsman Evin Lewis.
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17:08 IST, December 23rd 2019