WATCH: Shubman Gill got out in the most bizarre way during Ind Vs WI ODI

India chased down a target of 312 against West Indies in Port of Spain in the second ODI, despite captain Shikhar Dhawan losing early. Shubman Gill It looked well set up, forming a significant part of India’s opening stand before sharing a crucial second wicket partnership with Shreyas Iyer.

But before Gill could make any more impact, he threw his wicket to Kyle Meyers in the most bizarre fashion, much to the dismay of the fans.

In the 16th over of the chase, India’s batsman tried to execute a pre-determined ‘dilscoop’ that Sri Lankan legend Tillakaratne Dilshan had introduced in world cricket, but as soon as Gill moved towards off and attempted a scoop done, it’s over. The ball rises above the cue end of the bat as the ball goes right to the bowler.

Gill returned to the pavilion after scoring 43 out of 49 and hitting five fours.

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After 10 balls, Meyers once again took his second wicket of the match and dismissed Suryakumar Yadav for just nine. But Iyer put on a brilliant 99-run partnership with Sanju Samson as the duo scored their respective half-centuries before Axar Patel put the finishing touches on three boundaries with his knock of 64* off 35 balls. 5 sixes.

Axar’s knock helped India complete the chase with two balls to spare as a two-wicket win secured a three-match series for the visitors.

In the match, after West Indies batted, Shai Hope played a scintillating 117 off 135 balls while captain Nicholas Pooran displayed his big hitting with six sixes and a four in his 77-ball 74. Because West Indies played a brilliant innings of 311 runs. for six.

Gill hit five fours during his 49-ball innings to give India a good start, but skipper Dhawan was finding it difficult at the other end. Dhawan was first caught by Meyers with a brilliant catch at third man off Romario Shepherd.

India won the opener by three runs on Friday. The final match will be played at the same ground on Wednesday.

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