India last toured the Caribbean under the captaincy of Virat Kohli for a two-Test series in August 2019 and won both the Tests comprehensively. Here are the highlights from that series:
1. Ajinkya Rahane’s commanding second innings hundred:
★India were bowled out for 297 runs in their first innings in the 1st Test in Antigua.
★Rahane added 106 runs with Kohli for the fourth wicket.
★Rahane scored his tenth Test hundred, which proved to be decisive in the match.
★India won the Test by 318 runs and Rahane was adjudged the Man of the Match.
2. Jasprit Bumrah’s incredible figures of 5/7 in 8 overs:
★India set the Windies a victory-target of 419 runs in the first Test at Antigua.
★Bumrah completed his five-wicket haul off just 7.2 overs and gave away just 7 runs.
★Bumrah’s figures of 8-4-7-5 are the most economical five-wicket haul by an India bowler in Test cricket history.
★India won the Test by 318 runs.
3. Hanuma Vihari’s batting heroics:
★Vihari scored a dogged maiden Test hundred off 200 balls in the second Test at Sabina Park in Kingston.
★His 111-run knock took India to a safer position in the match.
★India won the Test by 257 runs and Vihari was adjudged the Man of the Match.
4. Jasprit Bumrah’s hat-trick:
★Bumrah registered a hat-trick in the second Test.
★He became the third Indian to achieve this feat in Test cricket.
★Bumrah finished with 6/27 as the Windies were skittled out for 117.
★India won the Test by 257 runs and the series 2-0.
In summary, India’s tour of the Caribbean in 2019 was a successful one, with notable performances from Ajinkya Rahane, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hanuma Vihari. India won both Tests convincingly and showcased their dominance in away Test matches.
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