India 236-2 (39.1 overs) beat West Indies 233-9 (50 overs) by 8 wickets.
India defeated the West Indies by 8 wickets which means that Pakistan are now out of the competition. It was a strong performance from the Indian batsmen who quickly chased down a target of 234 runs. Charles (60) and Sammy (56) were the only two West Indian batsmen to contribute decent runs for their team as a brilliant bowling display from Jadeja, who took a fifer, limited the West Indies to 233-9 after 50 overs. Rohit Sharma (52) and Dhawan (102) put on a first wicket century partnership which gave India a strong platform from which to chase the remaining runs. Karthik (51) made his fifty before India easily chased down their target to clinch victory at the Oval.
Match Guide: Key Moments:
India win the toss and choose to field first.
WI: 25-1 (5) Gayle 21 (18), 4 x fours, caught Ashwin, Kumar.
92-1, Charles makes his fifty.
103-2 (9.5) Charles 60 (55), 7 x fours, 2 x sixes, lbw Jadeja.
105-3 (22) Samuels 1 (8), lbw Jadeja.
109-4 (24) Sarwan 1 (6), caught Dhoni, Jadeja.
140-5 (33.1) Darren Bravo 35 (83), 2 x fours, stumped Dhoni, Ashwin.
163-6 (37.5) Dwayne Bravo 25 (40), 3 x fours, caught Jadeja, Yadav.
171-7 (42.1) Pollard 22 (32), 2 x sixes, caught Kumar, Ishant Sharma.
179-8 (43.4) Narine 2 (8), caught Karthik, Jadeja.
182-9 (45.3) Rampaul 2 (7), bowled Jadeja.
233-9 (50) Sammy 56* (35), 5 x fours, 4 x sixes. Roach 0* (8).
IND: 98-0 (15) Rohit Sharma 50* and Dhawan 50*.
101-1 (15.3) Rohit Sharma 52 (56), 7 x fours, caught Charles, Narine.
127-2 (20) Kohli 22 (18), 4 x fours, bowled Narine.
204-2 (35.1) Rain stops play.
232-2 (38.1) Dhawan scores 100* off 102 balls.
236-2 (39.1) India win by 8 wickets. Karthik 51* (54), 8 x fours. Dhawan 102* (107), 10 x fours, 1 x six.
Best Batsman: Dhawan for his unbeaten century.
Best Bowler: Jadeja for taking five wickets for 36 runs with two maidens and one catch.
Man of the Match: Jadeja for a brilliant performance with the ball which limited the West Indies total.
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