Published: Aug 14, 2016, 01:33 AM (IST)
Edited: Aug 14, 2016, 02:25 AM (IST)
West Indies have lost the third Test versus India by a huge margin of 237 runs. They were all out for 108, in the second innings which is their second lowest score against India in Tests. Given a target of 346 to chase on Day Five, the hosts lost the momentum completely and could not even sustain two and a half sessions to draw the game. India have now taken an unassailable lead in the four-Test series with the final match in Port-of-Spain. This is also Virat Kohli‘s side’s third consecutive Test series win. They defeated Sri Lanka (2-1) and South Africa (3-0) and have folowed it up with another win in West Indies. Full Cricket Scorecard: India vs West Indies, 3rd Test match
West Indies lost the plot completely in the match after making things tough for India with both bat and ball till Day Two. Their collapse on Day Four completely changed the complexion of the game and opened doors for India’s victory. Their batsmen did not look like surviving on the decisive day, like they did in the second Test, and surrendered for a paltry 108. Their lowest total against India have been when they were all out for just 103 in Kingston Oval, 2006. Their other low totals versus India have been 127 (Mumbai), 134 (New Delhi) and 140 in Bridgetown. MATCH REPORT: India beat West Indies by 237 runs in 3rd Test; clinch series
in second innings, India piled up 217 for 7, after a lead of 128 runs, to give the hosts almost an entire day to bat out and try and chase 346 runs to win. West Indies collapsed was instilled by Mohammad Shami chipping in with 3 wickets while others contributed as well.
