IND vs WI: Came together for only the second time and created history, West Indies openers did such a feat against India after 24 years

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IND vs WI: The first match of the 3-match ODI series between India and West Indies is being played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. In this match, Indian captain Shubman Gill's decision to bowl first after winning the toss was proved wrong by the opening batsmen of West Indies. West Indies openers John Campbell and Justin Greaves have ruined the Indian bowlers by hitting fours and sixes from the very first over. In this match, the visiting team West Indies completely pushed the Indian attack on the backfoot in the first 10 overs of powerplay. With this, both the openers of West Indies have made a big record in their name by scoring 85 runs in the powerplay.

Campbell and Greaves targeted the Indian bowlers from the very first over.

This is only the second time in the history of ODI cricket for West Indies that John Campbell and Justin Greaves came out together to open the innings. In this new partnership, both the batsmen showed amazing timing and aggressive attitude. Playing without any hesitation against the Indian fast bowlers, both of them gave a stormy start to the team and took full advantage of the powerplay.

The West Indies openers hit fours and sixes as soon as they entered the field. He thrashed the Indian bowlers and scored 85 runs in the first 10 overs without losing any wicket. This is West Indies' third highest score so far in the powerplay of ODI cricket against India, which completely spoiled the line-length of Team India's bowling attack.

114/0 – Port of Spain (2019)

86/0 – Vadodara (2002)

85/0* – Thiruvananthapuram (2026)

82/1 – Dhaka (1998)

81/1 – Ahmedabad (2002)

Windies scored the third highest score in power play against India

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