West Indies [283/9] beat India [240] by 43 runs in the third ODI to level the series 1-1

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Bhuvi jee

 

[RamLakhan]

Wondering who's the worst batsman between Rahul & Rayudu, Pant & Dhoni.

In such case we should go for whoever not so worst (I don't think Rayudu can ever play innings like Rahul's some of best innings! Guy has got just 2 international centuries after 33 years age! I don't remember when was the last time he hit that!) And Dhoni has not achieved the feat of Pant (scoring a Test century in SENA nations!) That gives you clue!

 

[WengerOut]

Indian team depends on Kohli, Rohit, Dhawan and Bumrah. Rest of them are just there to make up numbers.

Kuldeep as well. This year he has been more impactful than Bumrah

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Why play that shot?

 

[Tyler Durden]

In such case we should go for whoever not so worst (I don't think Rayudu can ever play innings like Rahul's some of best innings! Guy has got just 2 international centuries after 33 years age! I don't remember when was the last time he hit that!) And Dhoni has not achieved the feat of Pant (scoring a Test century in SENA nations!) That gives you clue!

But but but talented Rahul doesn't want to bat in the middle order.

 

[Vitaly]

Pandya or Jadeja should always be in Playing 11

 

[Saurav]

This! People bringing up Umesh as replacement looks like didn't see his terrible performance in the last 2 ODIs. Shami and Umesh have nothing to offer with the bat either. Bhuvi is a decent down order bat aswell. All those people who spoke about brining in Kauls, Deepak Chahars went into hiding now after their abysmal performances. We need to persist with Bhuvi and there's no point in talking about Nagerkotis and Mavis right now. Their time will come and they are not ready for the senior team yet. Only Shami looks like a right back up for Bhuvi, provided he improves his fitness, fielding and display some discipline. One off day doesn't make Bhuvi a bad bowler and comparing him with Bumrah is expecting too much out any Bowler. Bumrah and Kohli are once in a generation players!

One off day?He overall averages 38 and 42 since 2017

Ishant and Shami were dropped for much less

 

[RamLakhan]

Rahane

That's true! Even Rahane is better than Rayudu!

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

India missing Jadeja's services today.

 

[Saurav]

But but but talented Rahul doesn't want to bat in the middle order.

I doubt he'll refuse any chance to play

 

[RainMan_]

Supporting West indies. Well played boys.

 

[RamLakhan]

But but but talented Rahul doesn't want to bat in the middle order.

India missed the plot for grooming talents before World Cup! Persisted unnecessarily with so-called veterans (Dhoni, Rayudu, DK, Kedar, Raina, etc) They didn't visualize that it is some youngsters who needed to have prepared & given match exposure!

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Kohli

It's over now

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is a very very good result for INdia in the long run.Glad INdia loses this one. Reckless selection of team has been continuing for the last 2 years. SOmething has to happen. Otherwise morons will not realize the gravity of the situation.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

India need to find a middle order. It's unfair on Kohli.

 

[Bilal7]

How was the pitch playing today? The pitches for the last two games were pancakes.

 

[Bilal7]

India need to find a middle order. It's unfair on Kohli.

Unfair? Is he not the captain? He's partly to blame.

 

[the_outsider]

That ball that got Kohli out was 92 KPH.

As far as I knew Marlon Samuels was banned from bowling his faster delivery because he was bending his elbow too much.

Can anyone confirm this?

 

[jnaveen1980]

Dhoni is a total loser. He should have retired long back. Bhuvi at 7. what a joke. Only line up in the world that has an awful middle and lower order

 

[Justcrazy]

Kohli wicket was the key

 

[shah_1]

That ball that got Kohli out was 92 KPH.

As far as I knew Marlon Samuels was banned from bowling his faster delivery because he was bending his elbow too much.

Can anyone confirm this?

92kph is quick?

 

[jnaveen1980]

That ball that got Kohli out was 92 KPH.

As far as I knew Marlon Samuels was banned from bowling his faster delivery because he was bending his elbow too much.

Can anyone confirm this?

That was chucking lol. but hey KOhli can handle anything. It was just a bad timing.

 

[Joseph Gomes]

How was the pitch playing today? The pitches for the last two games were pancakes.

This one is not a pancake.

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

SOmething has to happen. Otherwise morons will not realize the gravity of the situation.

Like what? Who do you drop?

 

[the_outsider]

92kph is quick?

For Samuels, yes it is.

 

[Justcrazy]

India has at least 3 slots open for WC . Lets see what combination they go with.

Bhuvi , Bumrah , Kuldeep , pandya are locked.

 

[Hitman]

How was the pitch playing today? The pitches for the last two games were pancakes.

Even this is a pancake since he scored a century.

 

[Justcrazy]

eight down

 

[MMHS]

Very impressive by WIN here. Don’t know why they put Samuels at 4 & Hetmyer at 5, but otherwise they have a solid ODI team. Holder also is leading much better than his initial days.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Klpd

) ) )

 

[Tyler Durden]

Let's test Rahul at 4, Gill at 5, Pant at 6. Keep Rayudu and Dhoni out for next few ODIs.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

WI look good. People shouldn't underrate them. Hope is becoming World class and Heytmer is a sublime talent. Could be dangerous in the WC. Think they might beat us.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Is kedar injured?

 

[Last Monetarist]

I thought all limited overs matches in India were played in front of packed houses. The stadium in Pune appears less than half-full, not just talking about the fans deserting a losing team.

 

[MMHS]

India has at least 3 slots open for WC . Lets see what combination they go with.

Bhuvi , Bumrah , Kuldeep , pandya are locked.

May be one or even two of KL, Shaw, Gill & Iyer. ATR actually scored some runs in last game, so he gets two more chances in this series; but MS is really struggling these days, and he is occupying the key spot st 5/6.

Problem in WC is that, no matter how flat the wicket is, in June, ball will swing there and seems like IND has it’s entire batting loaded in top 3. Series/Tournaments in UK are hardly won by openers or top order; rather by middle order & obviously medium pace bowling. May be dropping Pandeya for AUS is a bit harsh call, but he adds perfect balance at 7 in LO cricket.

 

[jnaveen1980]

SPirited captaincy by Holder. Well done guys. When they don't have politics they can be a good side. Natural talent is always there.

 

[Justcrazy]

These two need to smack a few hits here and entertain the crowd

 

[Titan24]

So was it WI Z that did the job? I have heard a lot abt Zim D Srl C etc but atleast we were beating them

 

[jnaveen1980]

WI look good. People shouldn't underrate them. Hope is becoming World class and Heytmer is a sublime talent. Could be dangerous in the WC. Think they might beat us.

They have some spin killers in the side. There is no dearth of talent. ONly thing is there is perennial lack of unity. Holder is a very good captain who is going after win not just being content with competing.

 

[Titan24]

WI look good. People shouldn't underrate them. Hope is becoming World class and Heytmer is a sublime talent. Could be dangerous in the WC. Think they might beat us.

Just like they did last time? Oh wait it was 0-3 and that in WI

 

[jnaveen1980]

Is kedar injured?

yes he was hobbling on one leg in asia cup right.

 

[Last Monetarist]

May be one or even two of KL, Shaw, Gill & Iyer. ATR actually scored some runs in last game, so he gets two more chances in this series; but MS is really struggling these days, and he is occupying the key spot st 5/6.

Problem in WC is that, no matter how flat the wicket is, in June, ball will swing there and seems like IND has it’s entire batting loaded in top 3. Series/Tournaments in UK are hardly won by openers or top order; rather by middle order & obviously medium pace bowling. May be dropping Pandeya for AUS is a bit harsh call, but he adds perfect balance at 7 in LO cricket.

Not quite the case given that they are playing with a white kookaburra, which doesn't swing at all.

 

[RainMan_]

That ball that got Kohli out was 92 KPH.

As far as I knew Marlon Samuels was banned from bowling his faster delivery because he was bending his elbow too much.

Can anyone confirm this?

Let BCCI do its usual trick.

 

[DRsohail]

Bhuvi jee

Mighty Indian middle order been exposed.

 

[Titan24]

yes he was hobbling on one leg in asia cup right.

I guess his bowling would have been missed more than his batting considering the way he bowled in Asia Cup

 

[Saurav]

That ball that got Kohli out was 92 KPH.

As far as I knew Marlon Samuels was banned from bowling his faster delivery because he was bending his elbow too much.

Can anyone confirm this?

Was wondering the same.When was he cleared

 

[jnaveen1980]

I guess his bowling would have been missed more than his batting considering the way he bowled in Asia Cup

He is an useless fielder. India is missing out on far more talented players. Gill, Shaw.

 

[RainMan_]

West indies were really unlucky in the previous match. That match was almost in their bag.

 

[Justcrazy]

May be one or even two of KL, Shaw, Gill & Iyer. ATR actually scored some runs in last game, so he gets two more chances in this series; but MS is really struggling these days, and he is occupying the key spot st 5/6.

Problem in WC is that, no matter how flat the wicket is, in June, ball will swing there and seems like IND has it’s entire batting loaded in top 3. Series/Tournaments in UK are hardly won by openers or top order; rather by middle order & obviously medium pace bowling. May be dropping Pandeya for AUS is a bit harsh call, but he adds perfect balance at 7 in LO cricket.

Panday will be in the XI . India probably will be thinking about having a batsman in top 6 who can bowl a bit. Jadeja will likely be in XI.

 

[Justcrazy]

nine down

 

[GLORY OF '92]

WI look good. People shouldn't underrate them. Hope is becoming World class and Heytmer is a sublime talent. Could be dangerous in the WC. Think they might beat us.

Just like they did last time? Oh wait it was 0-3 and that in WI

This team is better. Plus we struggle badly against them at times. WC 2015 etc.

 

[Justcrazy]

47 from 21 balls.

 

[RainMan_]

Go windies go. Everyone is supporting u.

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

I thought all limited overs matches in India were played in front of packed houses. The stadium in Pune appears less than half-full, not just talking about the fans deserting a losing team.

Those tickets cost between Rs. 1,750-3,500 each. They never sell well even in IPL because they're always expensive.

 

[Joseph Gomes]

I thought all limited overs matches in India were played in front of packed houses. The stadium in Pune appears less than half-full, not just talking about the fans deserting a losing team.

LOI tickets are much, much more expensive than test matches, some part of the stand is going to be empty.

 

[Titan24]

This team is better. Plus we struggle badly against them at times. WC 2015 etc.

They definitely have some decent prospects but saying they will beat a certain team is far fetched.

 

[Syed1]

Na ishq mein na pyaar mein






You know the rest

 

[Justcrazy]

India all out

 

[ManFan]

True and that’s because you have a fantastic batting unit and great bowlers who can tie the opposition down.

But in a chase like this, you know if Kohli falls then so does India.

What do you hear, what do you say?

 

[Justcrazy]

West Indies won by 43 runs

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

LOI tickets are much, much more expensive than test matches, some part of the stand is going to be empty.

Pune's tickets are even more expensive than those at other stadiums in India, if I'm not wrong. The sub-Rs. 1,000 tickets sell out but the Rs. 2,000+ tickets don't.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Congrats WIndies. Outplayed India. Half the INdian batsmen looked like they bat for the first time in their life.

 

[Titan24]

India's top 3 and sometimes their spinners and Bumrah have been hiding the free riders for quite too long

 

[jnaveen1980]

Another senior player in history living on his last legs hurting the side very badly. This elephant has to go.

 

[Titan24]

Dhoni is a living legend of cricket but I guess its time for him to move on without damaging his 50+ avg and his legacy.

 

[austerlitz]

Dhoni hatao,team bachao.

 

[jnaveen1980]

ENgland's no 9 >>> INdia's no. 5

 

[Godhelpma]

Waste of time playing with these teams. And, not a good practice just before the tour of Aus.

4, 6, OUT. Looks like they're playing T10.

Kindly check scorecard , bro . WI boys took your arrogance too seriously , it appears.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Na ishq mein na pyaar mein






You know the rest

Jo maza australia ki haar mein?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Everyone is blaming Dhoni for today's loss. Pant, Rayudu and Rohit also failed today but since Pant is the new darling of some indian fans he will not be criticised atleast for the next 5 years.

 

[Tusker]

Very well played Windies

 

[Saurav]

Everyone is blaming Dhoni for today's loss. Pant, Rayudu and Rohit also failed today but since Pant is the new darling of some indian fans he will not be criticised atleast for the next 5 years.

Yes 24 off 18 is as bad as 7 off 11

Not to mention he was caught down leg side off wide

 

[Tyler Durden]

Everyone is blaming Dhoni for today's loss. Pant, Rayudu and Rohit also failed today but since Pant is the new darling of some indian fans he will not be criticised atleast for the next 5 years.

You missed Dhawan too. He didn't do anything significant in the last 2 ODIs. Dhoni has to go, but targeting only him and ignoring others' failures in the same match is just ridiculous.

 

[MMHS]

Not quite the case given that they are playing with a white kookaburra, which doesn't swing at all.

Which ball did they use in CT 2017?

 

[Tyler Durden]

Kohli at the post-match presentation hinted that Jadhav will be back in the team for 4th and 5th ODIs. Does that mean Pant will be benched and Dhoni stays as WK batsman?

 

[Saurav]

You missed Dhawan too. He didn't do anything significant in the last 2 ODIs. Dhoni has to go, but targeting only him and ignoring others' failures in the same match is just ridiculous.

Dhoni has been failing for 2 years now

 

[Saurav]

Kohli at the post-match presentation hinted that Jadhav will be back in the team for 4th and 5th ODIs. Does that mean Pant will be benched and Dhoni stays as WK batsman?

They'll drop a bowler.Most likely Khaleel

 

[sam_ahm]

What a spirited performance by Windies,
this is good to see. who would have thought that after 3 matches the series will stand at 1-1!

 

[Last Monetarist]

Which ball did they use in CT 2017?

Kookaburra. The last ICC tournament not to use the kookaburra was the 1999 World Cup. They even use the kookaburra for all limited overs matches in England, which has been a major reason for the explosion in limited overs scores in that country.

 

[idrizzy]

Well played West Indies, well played Kohli. Carrying India as always.