Twitter Reactions: Prasidh Krishna, Suryakumar Yadav shine as India clinches the ODI series

The 2^nd ODI between India and West Indies took place in Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad and hosts walked away with the series while winning the contest by 44 runs. Winning the toss, the West Indies side chose to invite the men in blue for the willow show first. The Indian side moved in the contest by taking in KL Rahul who replaced young Ishan Kishan in the side while visitors entered the contest without the services of regular skipper Kieron Pollard.

The full-time skipper Rohit Sharma was yet again expected to give the side a flying start but his stay was cut short by Kemar Roach at five runs. In a surprising turn of events, Rishabh Pant walked in to open for India but went off without contributing much after collecting 18 runs. Virat Kohli’s wait for his 71^st century continued yet again as he showed his back after having scored 18 runs.

However, the bright spot in India’s batting setup were innings played by KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav. While Rahul had to go back following a confusion with Suryakumar after scoring 49 runs, the latter shined up as he brought a stunning half-century (64 off 83) on the table. All-rounder Deepak Hooda added a vital contribution towards the end as he smashed 29 off 25 balls to push India post 237 runs on the board.

Here is how Twitter reacted to India winning the ODI series

It might not be your day, but still it's vital to not lose hope and still find a way. That's exactly what team India did today. They found a way to win even on an off day. Well played and congratulations @BCCI 👏🏼👏🏼 #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/RyScNPKN0o

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 9, 2022

In the end, margin of win is big but after first innings it didn’t look that result will be as easy. Well played India and congratulations to Rohit for a winning start! #CricketTwitter

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) February 9, 2022

How brilliant Rohit is as a captain…doesn’t allow the game to drift at all. #IndVWI

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 9, 2022

Padosi ka tv… #onelove #cricket pic.twitter.com/4rsRKg2Q8s

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 9, 2022

You know a bowler is quality when seeing his white ball game you can't wait to see him with the red ball. 5-2-4-3 Terrific spell this from @prasidh43. #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/AabUxcFix4

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 9, 2022

Captain Rohit with his answer to the long waiting no 4 debate…. #KLRahul and giving #RishabhPant to unleash his power hitting gameplay up the order! #INDvWI #RohitSharma

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) February 9, 2022

This is the only 2nd instance in the last 10 years where a target below 240 runs been successfully defended in ODIs in India involving India.

India defended 167 vs Pakistan in 2013 in Delhi.
Today India defended 237 against Westindies in Ahmedabad#INDvWI

— Harshi 🦋 (@harshitha_45) February 9, 2022

Wow #ViratKohli was dancing on the feild,love it❤.

❤Virat Kohli❤#Cricket #CricketTwitter #indvwi pic.twitter.com/9dTCkra7CJ

— TALHA KHAN (@Talhakhan1827) February 9, 2022

What a spell 🥵🥵 9-3-12-4 @prasidh43 #INDvWI

— saketh_charan (@sakethcharan18) February 9, 2022

IPL franchises 👀👀 Odean Smith#IndvsWI #IndvWI #IPLMegaAuction #IPLAuction2022 #IPL2022 #IPL pic.twitter.com/e086vG0rFL

— @DHOnisHIVa (@vennashiva) February 9, 2022

This Man & His Captaincy 👌
Can't Be More Happier Than This#RohithSharma #RohitSharma #Rohit #Hitman #Captain #captaincy #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/5B3SVRwZyk

— Sudipta Das (@SudiptaRoBhuvi) February 9, 2022

Virat dance is going on!!#ViratKohli #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/Su6pkAuGPr

— ♡𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 (@Your_siddhartha) February 9, 2022

Was There Dew Tonight?
If Yes, The Indian Bowlers Have Completely Outplayed It! 👏🏻🇮🇳#INDvWI

— Aabirbhav Basu (@aabirbhav54) February 9, 2022

Alzarri Joseph and Odean Smith picked two wickets each while Roach got one under his belt and Joseph had the best economy to offer on the day. As soon as the chase game for West Indies began, Shamarh Brooks was the most promising batter as he smashed 44 off 64 in the middle. Akeal Hosein contributed with 34 runs while Odean Smith chipped in with 24 runs.

Prasidh Krishna was the standout bowler for India as he picked a classy four-fer while conceding just 12 runs in nine overs including three maiden overs. Shardul Thakur picked two wickets while Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Hooda, and Washington Sundar got one each to their credit.