India bite the dust in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's absence, lose to West Indies by 6 wickets

Skipper Shai Hope led from the front with an unbeaten half-century as West Indies defeated India by six wickets in the second ODI and bring the three-match series on an even keel, here on Saturday. Hope (63 not out; 80 balls) found a fine ally in Keacy Carty (48 not out; 65b) as the duo put together 91 runs (118b) for the fourth wicket to steady their 182-run chase. WI reached the target with 80 balls to spare.

Hardik Pandya leads team India in 2nd ODI

(Hardik Pandya looks dejected after being hit for runs in the 2nd IND vs WI ODI / Image: AP)

In absence of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India's batting looked feeble. Following a 90-run opening partnership between Ishan Kishan (55; 55b) and Shubman Gill (34; 49b), India lost five wickets for 23 runs before folding for 181 in 40.5 overs after WI skipper Shai Hope opted to field.

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Stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel all got out for single digit scores. Romario Shepherd (3/37) and Gudakesh Motie (3/36) were the pick of the Windies bowling, while Alzarri Joseph bagged 2/35.

The final ODI of the series is slated in Tarouba on Tuesday.

Brief Scores: India 181; 40.5 overs (Ishan Kishan 55, Shubman Gill 34, Gudakesh Motie 3/36, Romario Shepherd 3/37) lost to West Indies 182/4; 36.4 overs (Shai Hope 63 not out, Keacy Carty 48 not out, Kyle Mayers 36; Shardul Thakur 3/42) by 6 wickets.