India clinch ODI series against West Indies

DIBYANGSHU SARKAR / AFP

India have sealed the One-Day International Series against West indies with a four-wicket win in the decisive third game in Cuttack.

The hosts reached their victory target of 316 with 8 balls remaining.

Rohit Sharma (63) and KL Rahul (77) put on a 122-run stand for the opening wicket, while skipper Virat Kohli struck his 55th ODI half-century (85).

Ravindra Jadeja (39 not out) and Shardul Thakur (17 not out) also added crucial runs down the order to help India clinch the series 2-1.

After being asked to bat, West Indies had earlier posted a changing total of 315-5 in 50 overs, thanks to half-centuries from Nicholas Pooran (89) and captain Kieron Pollard (74 not out).

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