Suryakumar Yadav wears Sanju Samson’s Jersey during the first ODI against West Indies

Fans were left disappointed when Sanju Samson was overlooked for the IND vs WI 1st ODI in Barbados. However, they were taken aback when Suryakumar Yadav appeared on the field wearing a jersey with ‘Samson’ written on the back. The specific reason behind this unusual sight has not been officially disclosed, but it is speculated to be a logistical issue.

Interestingly, this is not the first time Yadav has worn another player’s jersey during a match; he was previously seen wearing Arshdeep Singh’s jersey during batting in an IND vs WI T20I last year. The incident has left fans perplexed, awaiting further clarification from the cricket authorities.

Match Summary

In the opening ODI of the India tour of West Indies, the home team endured a torrid batting collapse, succumbing to India’s formidable spin attack. Opting to bat first, West Indies struggled to find their footing against the Indian bowlers and were bowled out for a paltry 114 runs in just 23 overs.

India’s spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav wreaked havoc on the West Indies batting line-up, accounting for seven wickets between them. Kuldeep was the standout performer, finishing with impressive figures of 4 for 6 in his three overs, while Jadeja chipped in with three crucial wickets for 37 runs in six overs.

Initially, West Indies showed some resistance, with Shimron Hetmyer and captain Shai Hope adding a 43-run partnership for the fourth wicket. However, their partnership was short-lived as Kuldeep’s deceptive wrong-un dismissed Hetmyer, triggering a dramatic batting collapse.

The West Indian batsmen failed to counter the spinners’ accuracy and variations, leading to a flurry of wickets. Kuldeep and Jadeja exploited the conditions expertly, causing a rapid collapse as West Indies lost seven wickets for just 26 runs in a span of 44 balls.

Ultimately, the hosts were bundled out for a meager total of 114, marking their second-lowest ODI score against India and their joint third-lowest ODI score at home. The batting debacle left the West Indies team and their fans disappointed and exposed their vulnerability against quality spin bowling.

In response, India’s chase got off to a decent start, with the team reaching 28/1 in pursuit of the 115-run target. With an early advantage, India looked well-positioned to secure a comprehensive victory in the series opener.

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