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Photos: Axar Patel steals the show as India seal series vs WI

Updated On: 25 July, 2022 10:20 AM IST |

In yet another hard-fought, thrilling contest, India came out on top thanks largely due to all-rounder Axar Patel`s whirlwind knock of 64 from just 35 balls. India chased down a score of 312 with just 2 balls to spare and 2 wickets left in the bank. Pictures Courtesy/ AFP

In yet another hard-fought, thrilling contest, India came out on top thanks largely due to all-rounder Axar Patel`s whirlwind knock of 64 from just 35 balls. India chased down a score of 312 with just 2 balls to spare and 2 wickets left in the bank. Pictures Courtesy/ AFP

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In yet another hard-fought, thrilling contest, India came out on top thanks largely due to all-rounder Axar Patel`s whirlwind knock of 64 from just 35 balls. India chased down a score of 312 with just 2 balls to spare and 2 wickets left in the bank. Pictures Courtesy/ AFP
<p>Having won the toss and electing to bat first, WI`s openers Shai Hope and Kyle Mayers got off to a breezy start and added over 50 runs for the opening partnership. Picture Courtesy/ AFP</p>

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Having won the toss and electing to bat first, WI`s openers Shai Hope and Kyle Mayers got off to a breezy start and added over 50 runs for the opening partnership. Picture Courtesy/ AFP

<p>India wrestled the momentum back by picking up two quick wickets to leave West Indies on 130-3. Picture Courtesy/ AFP</p>

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India wrestled the momentum back by picking up two quick wickets to leave West Indies on 130-3. Picture Courtesy/ AFP

<p>However, West Indies were not to be fazed as skipper Nicholas Pooran and Hope stitched a 117 run partnership. Picture Courtesy/ AFP</p>

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However, West Indies were not to be fazed as skipper Nicholas Pooran and Hope stitched a 117 run partnership. Picture Courtesy/ AFP

<p>Hope scored his 13th ODI hundred in what was his 100th ODI match. He became the 10th player in history to achieve this feat. Picture Courtesy/ AFP</p>

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Hope scored his 13th ODI hundred in what was his 100th ODI match. He became the 10th player in history to achieve this feat. Picture Courtesy/ AFP

<p>Chasing a score of 312, Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill got India off to a decent start before the men in maroon removed both openers in the span of 5 overs. Picture Courtesy/ AFP</p>

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Chasing a score of 312, Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill got India off to a decent start before the men in maroon removed both openers in the span of 5 overs. Picture Courtesy/ AFP

<p>Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson joined hands to make sure India were still in the game. Both of them scored half centuries in a 126 run stand. Picture Courtesy/ AFP</p>

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Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson joined hands to make sure India were still in the game. Both of them scored half centuries in a 126 run stand. Picture Courtesy/ AFP

<p>Then it all came down to Axar Patel and his fireworks with the bat. Picture Courtesy/ AFP</p>

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Then it all came down to Axar Patel and his fireworks with the bat. Picture Courtesy/ AFP

<p>Patel and Siraj saw India through the remainder of the chase to help India take an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Picture Courtesy/ AFP</p>

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Patel and Siraj saw India through the remainder of the chase to help India take an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Picture Courtesy/ AFP

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