India vs West Indies, 2014-15 Photos

West Indies Crush India by 124 Runs in 1st ODI

October 08, 2014 22:25

A determined West Indies team fought against all odds to register a comprehensive 124-run win against India in Kochi.

Led by Marlon Samuels (126* and 2/10), the tourists outplayed India in every department of the game. (All images courtesy BCCI)

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A determined West Indies team fought against all odds to register a comprehensive 124-run win against India in Kochi.

Led by Marlon Samuels (126* and 2/10), the tourists outplayed India in every department of the game. (All images courtesy BCCI)
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Asked to bat first, skipper Darren Bravo tried to assert some dominance on the cricket field.

There was off-field rumours that his team won't take the field due to a salary issue back home but Bravo's knock pointed to the contrary.
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The Indians hit back hard however.

Mohammad Shami dismissed Bravo while Ravindra Jadeja's spin brought Dwayne Smith's innings to an end on 46. (Image: BCCI)
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Asked to bat first, West Indies innings wobbled slightly before Marlon Samuels took charge at 98/2 in the 18th over. (Image: BCCI)
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Samuels completed his fifty off 58 and reached the three-figure mark from 99 deliveries. He also completed 4000 ODI runs - only the tenth West Indian to do so.
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Samuels was well supported by Denesh Ramdin who hit 61 off 98.

This was his fifth fifty and third vs India. (Image: BCCI)
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Shami put the brakes to the West Indies' innings towards the end. He finished with four wickets. (Image: BCCI)
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Samuels' unbeaten knock though took top honours as West Indies set a target of 322 - the highest ever in ODIs at the Nehru Stadium in Kochi. (Image: BCCI)
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The batsman was congratulated by most Indian players for his confident knock. (Image: BCCI)
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In reply, the Indians were a bit cautious.

Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane gave the side a slow but steady start. (Image: BCCI)
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West Indies though hit and hit hard with quick wickets of Rahane, Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayudu and Suresh Raina. (Image: BCCI)
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Virat Kohli is seen making his way back after yet another failure on the field. He scored 2. (Image: BCCI)
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Dhawan anchored himself at one end and managed to score 68. (Image: BCCI)
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It hardly helped his side as India crashed to 197 in 41 overs - much to the delight of West Indies. (Image: BCCI)

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West Indies Crush India by 124 Runs in 1st ODI

A determined West Indies team fought against all odds to register a comprehensive 124-run win against India in Kochi.Led by Marlon Samuels (126* and 2/10), the tourists outplayed India in every department of the game. (All images courtesy BCCI)

A determined West Indies team fought against all odds to register a comprehensive 124-run win against India in Kochi.

Led by Marlon Samuels (126* and 2/10), the tourists outplayed India in every department of the game. (All images courtesy BCCI)