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IND vs WI ODIs review: Men in Blue’s bowling remains a red mark even as batters extend purple patch

India secured a 2-1 victory in their recent three-match ODI series against West Indies, marking a positive start to their preparations for the upcoming 2027 tournament. The batting lineup excelled throughout the fixtures, powered by team leader Shubman Gill with multiple centuries, alongside solid contributions from experienced batters Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and a notable unbeaten century by K.L.

Rahul. However, severe vulnerabilities persisted within the bowling attack, as the pace unit struggled to secure breakthroughs across all three tracks and displayed an over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah.

Captain Gill acknowledged these performance shortcomings, noting that difficulties during the PowerPlay and death overs continue to hinder the squad's overall control and defensive capabilities.

The series matches took place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium located in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, concluding with a celebratory team photograph following the final triumph.

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