Axar Patel's ODI best helps India wrap up series against WI

Updated On: 26 July, 2022 07:16 AM IST | Trinidad | PTI

Axar’s 64 not out helps India beat West Indies by two wickets in 2nd ODI to clinch series; skipper Dhawan credits country’s tough domestic structure and IPL for success

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India’s Axar Patel slams one during his 35-ball 64 not out in the second ODI against West Indies at Port of Spain on Sunday. Pic/AFP

Axar Patel smashed a whirlwind unbeaten 35-ball 64, his maiden ODI fifty, to steer India to a series-clinching two-wicket win over the West Indies in a tense second match here on Sunday. Set a stiff target of 312, the visitors were tottering at 205 for five in 38.4 overs, but Patel rescued India with his six-hitting prowess, taking the visitors home with two balls to spare. Needing six runs off last three balls, Patel clobbered Kyle Mayers straight over his head for a six as India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Mohammed Siraj (left) and Axar Patel celebrate India’s win