Cricket News sort by West Indies tour of India 2013

Unlike the India-Australia series, the contest between India and West Indies has been a lot more balanced between bat and ball.

It was stated in the preview to the final ODI at Kanpur that the Indian batsmen cannot afford to falter. They did not, but it must be said that the bowlers put them in a great position to push for a win in the decider of the series against West Indies.

Shikhar Dhawan scored an effortless century eased India to a 5-wicket win in the Third ODI at Kanpur. India have also taken the short 3-match Series 2-1 after chasing down West Indies’ total of 263 with 23 balls to spare.

India wouldn’t have expected to go into the final ODI at Kanpur with the series against West Indies tied 1-1. But, there have only themselves to blame for the situation they find themselves in.

West Indies tour of India: India Vs West Indies 3rd ODI Live Scorecard, Nov 24, 2013. Match scheduled to begin at 13:30 local time (08:00 GMT).

In their preview to the Visakhapatnam ODI, this writer had clearly mentioned that India would be thoroughly disappointed if they do not go on to clinch the one-day series 3-0.

West Indies stay alive in the short ODI Series with Darren Sammy taking them to a tense victory in the Second Match at Vizag.

West Indies tour of India: India Vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Scorecard at Visakhapatnam, Nov 24, 2013.Match scheduled to begin at 13:30 local time (08:00 GMT)

For some reason, the West Indies have just not arrived in India mentally although they have been physically present for a few weeks, and have even given Sachin Tendulkar a grand farewell.