Watch Exclusive highlights of India Vs West Indies 4th ODI, Indore. Which Includes extraordinary inning of 219 runs from Sehwag. and Set a new world record
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Thursday, 8 December 2011
India sealed series, won 4th ODI vs West Indies
Indore was home to two of India's greatest cricketers, CK Nayudu and Syed Mushtaq Ali. The two richly talented all-rounders were known for their fearless big-hitting that entertained Indian crowds.
How fitting was it that the most fearless of India's batsmen and the straightest of talkers — Virender Sehwag — paid rich tribute to those masters by breaking the record for the highest score in a one-day international at Indore's Holkar Stadium today.
After electing to bat against the West Indies, the Indian opener and stand-in captain made 219 off 149 balls, becoming just the second man to score a double-ton in ODIs. Sachin Tendulkar was the first in 2010, when he made 200 not out not too far from Indore in Gwalior against South Africa.
As you would expect in an innings of this nature, the West Indian bowlers threw everything they could at Sehwag to no avail. The Indian opener toyed with the field placements, picked up boundaries with ridiculous ease, prompting Chris Gayle to jocularly describe the innings as "child abuse."
Sehwag's form had been questioned after a string of casual dismissals and small scores. However, with this innings, he buried those concerns, powering India to a record 418-5, setting up a series win with a game left in Chennai. [See match scores]
West Indies at one point were in danger of being bowled out for less than Sehwag's score when their ninth wicket fell on 201. Denesh Ramdin's 96 and a last-wicket stand of 64 with Sunil Narine delayed an Indian win.
Sehwag had two big partnerships along the way: 176 with the opening wicket with Gautam Gambhir (67 at a run-a-ball) to kick off the run-fest and 140 with Suresh Raina (55 off 44) to keep the momentum strong.
The 33-year-old completed a hundred off just 69 balls and the double off just 140. He had some luck along the way. On 97, a difficult catch was put down at point as Sehwag slashed a four to get to his hundred. Later on a 170, West Indies captain Darren Sammy put down a sitter running back at extra-cover.
Sehwag completed the double hundred in just the 44th over, cutting Andre Russell for four. The shot took him to 201, beating Tendulkar's record.
How fitting was it that the most fearless of India's batsmen and the straightest of talkers — Virender Sehwag — paid rich tribute to those masters by breaking the record for the highest score in a one-day international at Indore's Holkar Stadium today.
After electing to bat against the West Indies, the Indian opener and stand-in captain made 219 off 149 balls, becoming just the second man to score a double-ton in ODIs. Sachin Tendulkar was the first in 2010, when he made 200 not out not too far from Indore in Gwalior against South Africa.
As you would expect in an innings of this nature, the West Indian bowlers threw everything they could at Sehwag to no avail. The Indian opener toyed with the field placements, picked up boundaries with ridiculous ease, prompting Chris Gayle to jocularly describe the innings as "child abuse."
Sehwag's form had been questioned after a string of casual dismissals and small scores. However, with this innings, he buried those concerns, powering India to a record 418-5, setting up a series win with a game left in Chennai. [See match scores]
West Indies at one point were in danger of being bowled out for less than Sehwag's score when their ninth wicket fell on 201. Denesh Ramdin's 96 and a last-wicket stand of 64 with Sunil Narine delayed an Indian win.
Sehwag had two big partnerships along the way: 176 with the opening wicket with Gautam Gambhir (67 at a run-a-ball) to kick off the run-fest and 140 with Suresh Raina (55 off 44) to keep the momentum strong.
The 33-year-old completed a hundred off just 69 balls and the double off just 140. He had some luck along the way. On 97, a difficult catch was put down at point as Sehwag slashed a four to get to his hundred. Later on a 170, West Indies captain Darren Sammy put down a sitter running back at extra-cover.
Sehwag completed the double hundred in just the 44th over, cutting Andre Russell for four. The shot took him to 201, beating Tendulkar's record.
List of 400 scores.
Riding on Virender Sehwag's record 219, the highest individual score in 50-over cricket, India reached their highest total in ODI, 418 for five in 50 overs against the West Indies here Thursday.
The following is the list of ODI scores more than 400 in ODIs:
Sri Lanka 443/9 vs. Netherlands, Amstelveen, July 4, 2006
South Africa 438/9 vs. Australia, Johannesburg, March 12, 2006
Australia 434/4 vs. South Africa, Johannesburg, March 12, 2006
South Africa 418/5 vs. Zimbabwe, Potchefstroom, Sep 20, 2006
India 418/5 vs West Indies, Indore, Dec 8, 2011
India 414/7 vs. Sri Lanka, Rajkot, Dec 15, 2009
India 413/5 vs. Bermuda, Port of Spain, March 19, 2007
India 411/5 vs. South Africa, Gwalior,Dec 8, 2011
Sri Lanka 411/8 vs. India, Rajkot, Dec 15, 2009
New Zealand 402/2 vs. Ireland, Aberdeen, July 1, 2008
India 401/3 vs. South Africa, Gwalior, Feb 24, 2010
The following is the list of ODI scores more than 400 in ODIs:
Sri Lanka 443/9 vs. Netherlands, Amstelveen, July 4, 2006
South Africa 438/9 vs. Australia, Johannesburg, March 12, 2006
Australia 434/4 vs. South Africa, Johannesburg, March 12, 2006
South Africa 418/5 vs. Zimbabwe, Potchefstroom, Sep 20, 2006
India 418/5 vs West Indies, Indore, Dec 8, 2011
India 414/7 vs. Sri Lanka, Rajkot, Dec 15, 2009
India 413/5 vs. Bermuda, Port of Spain, March 19, 2007
India 411/5 vs. South Africa, Gwalior,Dec 8, 2011
Sri Lanka 411/8 vs. India, Rajkot, Dec 15, 2009
New Zealand 402/2 vs. Ireland, Aberdeen, July 1, 2008
India 401/3 vs. South Africa, Gwalior, Feb 24, 2010
Sehwag hits 219 against West Indies
Virender Sehwag said during this year's World Cup that he would try and play the full 50 overs in One-Day Internationals (ODI). For good measure he added that he had been trying to do so for a decade and that is hard to believe, though everyone knows how he builds monumental innings in Test cricket. He doesn't remember he has ever batted for more than 42 or 44 overs.
He knew in his heart of hearts that if he plays 50 overs, he can get to a mindboggling score. He was modest to say that Sachin Tendulkar batted 50 overs more than once but he could get only one double hundred and that showed how difficult it is to get 200 runs in an ODI innings.
He tried against Bangladesh in a Dhaka World Cup game but could not, he was out for 175 in 140 balls. Now that he has scored the highest ODI score, 219, against West Indies in Indore, he knows that he doesn't need to bat 50 overs to score a double hundred. He was out in the 44th over and in 140 deliveries he was past 200. Had he carried his bat through he would have, perhaps, closer to 300! He didn't have to hurry to the landmark, that's Sehwag for you.
He considers getting out to a score of 50-odd is a failure. Because, he invariably goes on to play a monumental innings once he crosses the half-century mark.
Sehwag has shown all the human failings in attaining greatness. He has scored runs by the ton and at the other end of the spectrum he just could not get going to get dropped from both the Test and ODI teams! If it had not been for Rahul Dravid, he would not have gone for the disastrous 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean.
Sehwag can be self-critical as only he can. After India lost the third One-dayer in Ahmedabad earlier in the week, he lambasted the top-order, including himself, saying the main batsmen should click and fire if the team has to succeed. Those who know the Delhi blaster knew very well that Darren Sammy and his men will have to pay for the Ahmedabad victory.
Now that he has crossed the line, surely it won't be the only double century for him in limited overs cricket.
The West Indians did not know what hit them here. Their hopes of running close in the series vanished into thin air. By nightfall, the dispirited West Indies just went through the motions to complete the formalities. That is the Sehwag effect.
He knew in his heart of hearts that if he plays 50 overs, he can get to a mindboggling score. He was modest to say that Sachin Tendulkar batted 50 overs more than once but he could get only one double hundred and that showed how difficult it is to get 200 runs in an ODI innings.
He tried against Bangladesh in a Dhaka World Cup game but could not, he was out for 175 in 140 balls. Now that he has scored the highest ODI score, 219, against West Indies in Indore, he knows that he doesn't need to bat 50 overs to score a double hundred. He was out in the 44th over and in 140 deliveries he was past 200. Had he carried his bat through he would have, perhaps, closer to 300! He didn't have to hurry to the landmark, that's Sehwag for you.
He considers getting out to a score of 50-odd is a failure. Because, he invariably goes on to play a monumental innings once he crosses the half-century mark.
Sehwag has shown all the human failings in attaining greatness. He has scored runs by the ton and at the other end of the spectrum he just could not get going to get dropped from both the Test and ODI teams! If it had not been for Rahul Dravid, he would not have gone for the disastrous 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean.
Sehwag can be self-critical as only he can. After India lost the third One-dayer in Ahmedabad earlier in the week, he lambasted the top-order, including himself, saying the main batsmen should click and fire if the team has to succeed. Those who know the Delhi blaster knew very well that Darren Sammy and his men will have to pay for the Ahmedabad victory.
Now that he has crossed the line, surely it won't be the only double century for him in limited overs cricket.
The West Indians did not know what hit them here. Their hopes of running close in the series vanished into thin air. By nightfall, the dispirited West Indies just went through the motions to complete the formalities. That is the Sehwag effect.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Pitch report: India Vs West Indies 4th ODI, Indore
India will have to raise their game against a buoyant West Indies if they are to seal the series in the fourth One-day International at the Holkar Stadium here Thursday.
The West Indies showed fighting spirit in the first two ODIs before finally winning the third at Visakhapatnam to keep the five-match series alive. India lead the series 2-1.
India allowed the West Indies to make 269 after having them on mat at 170 for nine in the second ODI. In Ahmedabad, India had things under control until late fireworks by captain Darren Sammy and all-rounder Andre Russell took the West Indies to 260 from 181 for five in 45th over. The score in the end proved enough for the tourist's first win on the tour.
The Caribbean side, however, have already received a setback with in-form batsman and leading scorer of the series Darren Dravo ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
A lot has already been said about the form of Indian captain Virender Sehwag and ace batsman Gautam Gambhir, who got out to first ball at Motera. The Delhi duo are yet to shine in the series. Suresh Raina will be another one looking for runs after scores of 5, 0, 2 in three successive outings.
Rohit Sharma has been the stand out Indian batsman so far, scoring three consecutive fifties, including an unbeaten 90 in Visakhapatnam and 95 in Ahmedadbad.
The seamers also need to show consistency. They have got the early wickets but proved expensive in the death overs. The West Indies amassed 73 runs in the last five overs at Ahmedabad as Umesh Yadav and Abhimanyu Mithun's erratic line provided fodder for Sammy and Russell.
Irfan Pathan, who has been inducted in the squad for the last two ODIs, is likely to play.
The confidence in the West Indies camp must be sky high after their maiden win and they would be keen to end the tour on a high by performing well in the remaining two games.
'Morale of the team is good. So far, we kept seeing we have been coming close. It is about taking the opportunity, grabbing it and winning,' Sammy said on the eve of the match here.
'It is two games left and most of the guys have been away from home for two and a half months. We want to finish on a high. We have to believe we can win. It is an important game for us and hopefully we can win it and take it down to Chennai for the final.'
The West Indies would expect some runs from the openers, who have failed to score in tandem.
The highest opening wicket partnership for them has been 18 that was between Lendl Simmons and Adrian Barath.
India: Virender Sehwag (captain), Varun Aaron, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Abhimanyu Mithun, Parthiv Patel (wicket-keeper), Irfan Pathan, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, Rahul Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Manoj Tiwary, Vinay Kumar.
West Indies: Darren Sammy (captain), Lendl Simmons, Adrian Barath, Marlon Samuels, Darren Bravo, Danza Hyatt, Kieron Pollard, Denesh Ramdin (wicket-keeper), Andre Russell, Ravi Rampaul, Kemar Roach, Anthony Martin, Sunil Narine, Kieran Powell, Jason Mohammed.
The West Indies showed fighting spirit in the first two ODIs before finally winning the third at Visakhapatnam to keep the five-match series alive. India lead the series 2-1.
India allowed the West Indies to make 269 after having them on mat at 170 for nine in the second ODI. In Ahmedabad, India had things under control until late fireworks by captain Darren Sammy and all-rounder Andre Russell took the West Indies to 260 from 181 for five in 45th over. The score in the end proved enough for the tourist's first win on the tour.
The Caribbean side, however, have already received a setback with in-form batsman and leading scorer of the series Darren Dravo ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
A lot has already been said about the form of Indian captain Virender Sehwag and ace batsman Gautam Gambhir, who got out to first ball at Motera. The Delhi duo are yet to shine in the series. Suresh Raina will be another one looking for runs after scores of 5, 0, 2 in three successive outings.
Rohit Sharma has been the stand out Indian batsman so far, scoring three consecutive fifties, including an unbeaten 90 in Visakhapatnam and 95 in Ahmedadbad.
The seamers also need to show consistency. They have got the early wickets but proved expensive in the death overs. The West Indies amassed 73 runs in the last five overs at Ahmedabad as Umesh Yadav and Abhimanyu Mithun's erratic line provided fodder for Sammy and Russell.
Irfan Pathan, who has been inducted in the squad for the last two ODIs, is likely to play.
The confidence in the West Indies camp must be sky high after their maiden win and they would be keen to end the tour on a high by performing well in the remaining two games.
'Morale of the team is good. So far, we kept seeing we have been coming close. It is about taking the opportunity, grabbing it and winning,' Sammy said on the eve of the match here.
'It is two games left and most of the guys have been away from home for two and a half months. We want to finish on a high. We have to believe we can win. It is an important game for us and hopefully we can win it and take it down to Chennai for the final.'
The West Indies would expect some runs from the openers, who have failed to score in tandem.
The highest opening wicket partnership for them has been 18 that was between Lendl Simmons and Adrian Barath.
India: Virender Sehwag (captain), Varun Aaron, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Abhimanyu Mithun, Parthiv Patel (wicket-keeper), Irfan Pathan, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, Rahul Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Manoj Tiwary, Vinay Kumar.
West Indies: Darren Sammy (captain), Lendl Simmons, Adrian Barath, Marlon Samuels, Darren Bravo, Danza Hyatt, Kieron Pollard, Denesh Ramdin (wicket-keeper), Andre Russell, Ravi Rampaul, Kemar Roach, Anthony Martin, Sunil Narine, Kieran Powell, Jason Mohammed.
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