West Indies finally beat India
Published:Monday | June 13, 2011 | 5:04 PM
West Indies defeated India by 103 runs in the fourth One-Day International of the five-match series at the Vivian Richards Ground in Antigua today.
As a result of the victory, West Indies now trail the series 3-1 going into the final match on Friday at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
Set a victory target of 250, India were bowled out for 146 off 39 overs with Anthony Martin leading the way with 4-35. Andre Russell supported with 3-16 and captain Darren Sammy chipped in with 2-23.
Rohit Sharma 39 and Parthiv Patel were the main scorers for the visitors.
Earlier, opener Lendl Simmons and all-rounder Kieron Pollard scored half centuries to lead the West Indies to their highest total of the series.
Pollard top scored with 70 from 72 deliveries, while Simmons scored 67 from 78 balls.
Useful contributions also came from the Jamaican pair of wicket keeper Carlton Baugh, who scored 39 from 57 balls, and all-rounder Andre Russell, who hammered 25 from 14 deliveries.
Windies skipper Darren Sammy was happy with his side's response and believes the team is getting better all the time.