Friday, July 11, 2025
spot_img

Team India win rain-hit 2nd ODI by 7 wickets

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Well-placed to win series, says Raina

PORT OF SPAIN: India’s captain Suresh Raina said on Thursday his side was now well-placed to win their one-day international series against West Indies.

India took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, after half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Parthiv Patel followed up Amit Mishra’s career-best bowling to lead them to a seven-wicket victory in the rain-affected second ODI on Wednesday.

Chasing a revised target of 183 in 37 overs due to the rain, after West Indies made 240 for nine from their 50 overs, India reached the target with 20 balls remaining, and Raina earned high praise for setting things up.

“We were expecting to chase something around 260 or 270, but I think the credit has to go to Mishra, he bowled really well,” he said.

“At the same time, Munaf gave us breakthroughs at crucial times, and Virat and Parthiv batted very well in the chase.”

Raina added: “I think it is very important for us to keep things very simple, especially for the next three games.

“We know we had to do well, and when you are playing 50 overs-a-side games, you have to know your strengths, and then you can play your natural game, and enjoy yourself.”

The third ODI will be played on Saturday at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua. (PTI)

Previous article
Next article
spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

Djokovic one step closer to title

London, July 10: Novak Djokovic’s search for his personal Holy Grail – a 25th Grand Slam title and...

After routing Real Madrid, PSG eye Chelsea and historic quadruple

East Rutherford, July 10: Wearing their blue, red and white jerseys, Paris Saint-Germain supporters were surrounded by white...

Belinda Bencic storms into semis

London, July 9: Returning to the circuit after the birth of her child, Belinda Bencic continued with her...

Asia Cup in doubt after India, Lanka refuse to attend ACC meeting

Mumbai, July 10: The Asia Cup cricket tournament plunged into further doubt and chaos after India and Sri...