West Indies opening batsman Justin Greaves delivered a remarkable performance by scoring his maiden century in ODI cricket against India. Opening the innings for his team, Greaves not only scored runs at a brisk pace but also provided a very solid foundation at the top. He reached his milestone by playing 104 balls before eventually getting dismissed by the spin of Kuldeep Yadav. Greaves played an impressive knock of 101 runs from 108 deliveries, which included 12 boundaries.
Strong opening partnership sets the tone
Batting at the start of the innings, Greaves teamed up with John Campbell to forge a 135-run partnership for the first wicket. Facing the new ball against a formidable bowling attack, both batsmen handled the Indian bowlers with great skill. Whether facing pace or spin, Greaves played with determination and accumulated runs across all areas of the ground, enabling him to secure his first-ever career century in the opening ODI of the tour.
Chasing a historic series win in India
Statistics highlight that the West Indies team has not won an ODI series on Indian soil for over two decades. The last time the West Indies managed to secure an ODI series victory against India away from home was back in the year 2002. Consequently, the resilient innings played by Justin Greaves has ignited fresh hopes for the visiting side to overcome this long-standing drought.
Toss and team selection details
Regarding the match proceedings, India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first. The opening encounter of the series is taking place at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. This ODI series holds immense significance for the Indian side as part of their preparations for the upcoming World Cup campaign next year. As part of their squad strategy, all-rounder Naman Dhir was handed his debut cap for the Indian team in this fixture.
