What's happened
The West Indies have chased 352-5 to win by five wickets with 10 balls to spare in Guwahati, leveling the series after India posted 351-7. Shai Hope leads another chase with a 100, while Amir Jangoo adds a 67 and Keemo Paul anchors late in the innings.
What's behind the headline?
Analysis
- Hope and Jangoo form a vital partnership early after an opening push by Sharma, setting up a run-chase under humid conditions.
- The dew factor has become a recurring theme in late overs, helping West Indies leverage the middle and lower order.
- India’s bowlers struggled to defend a total that looked defendable mid-innings, with Siraj and Brar failing to stifle the Windies attack.
- This win keeps the series alive, forcing a tightened contest in the deciding match.
How we got here
West Indies posted 352-5 in a dramatic chase, seeing Hope score his 21st ODI hundred and Jangoo reach a second ODI hundred. India had won the series earlier, but the visitors found dew-heavy conditions challenging after a 351-7 set by India.
Our analysis
Al Jazeera reports Hope’s 100 and Jangoo’s 67 boosted West Indies’ chase; Guardian provides context of recrafting chase in Guwahati. BBC notes Campbell, Hope and Jangoo centurions and Windies’ 405-7 in the previous match as backdrop.
Go deeper
- Will the dew again determine the final result in the decider?
- Can India restrict West Indies from a similar early assault in the next game?
- Which players from either side will shape the closing match?
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