World Cup : W.Indies Succumb To Indian Bowling Attack Early, Are 96 for 7 After 27 Over
06 March, Perth
West Indies are in huge trouble in its crucial match against India in a Pool – B of ICC Cricket World Cup at Perth Friday.
Known for inconsistency, the dangerous West Indies succumb to Indian bowlers early and lost four quick wickets including the Gayle within 10 overs.
After 27 over , West Indies scored 96 runs losing 7 Wickets. Jason Holder (1) and Darren Sammy (15) are at the crease.
The batsmen got out cheaply are Smith ,Samuels, Gayle, Ramdin and Simmons .
The West Indies have won the toss and opted to bat first against India but collapsed
Paceman Mohammed Shami who returned to the Indian playing eleven after injury replacing Bhuvneshwar Kumar inflicted injury the most to West Indies. Shami got two important wickets including Gayle . Samuels was run out.
A victory for Team India today will virtually get them a quarter-final berth, while for the West Indies, a defeat will further dim their hopes of booking a place in the knock-out stage.
The Windies are third in the group. They have won 2 of the four matches played up till now.
With big-margin victories over Pakistan, South Africa and UAE, the defending champions are undisputed in this tournament so far, sitting at the top of Pool-B.