India defeated West Indies to lead the series by 2-0

Rohit Sharma led India defeated West Indies by 44 runs in the second ODI

India defeated West Indies by 44 runs in the second ODI to lead the series by 2-0. India gave a target of 237 runs to the visitors.

The hosts failed to chase down the target of 237 runs as Prasidh Krishna starred for India and picked up four wickets to lead his side to victory.

The BCCI tweeted, “That winning feeling. Prasidh Krishna picks up his fourth wicket as India complete a 44 run win over West Indies in the 2nd ODI.”

Prasidh Krishna made his name in T-20 cricket playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. But he has “red –ball-bowler written all over him, with an attacking line and length, and the ability to move the ball.

However, the Caribbean side made a roaring comeback to the series, their bowlers picked up consecutive wickets and it seemed as if the West Indies would pull away with the win.

India was seen with a new batting order as Indian wicket-keeper and batsman Rishabh Pant came to open the innings. Rohit led team India as he became the new captain of all formats after Virat Kohli decided to end his captaincy tenure.

Nicholas Pooran's team came out to bat chasing a total of 238, but they kept losing wickets at regular intervals, which, combined with the effectiveness of the Indian team helped the home side register their first series win of 2022.

Skipper Rohit Sharma has now won his first ODI series since being named permanent skipper of the team.

Sharmarh Brooks top-scored for West Indies with a 44 run knock in 64 balls.

Even though the opening batsmen were underwhelmed for the visitors yet again, the middle order tried to steady the ship. Brooks was ably supported by Akeal Hosein and towards the end, Odean Smith and

Alzarri Joseph's even seemed to pull off a late rescue. 

Krishna was rewarded with the 'Man of the Match' award for his magnificent spell of 12/4.