India became the champion this time in its hosting. He faced the West Indies in the 42nd match of the tournament. Yuvraj Singh played Holi of runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Highest 113 runs were scored. While batting first, Team India had posted 268 runs on the scoreboard, while in response the Windies team was reduced to just 188 runs. Apart from Yuvi, Virat Kohli played a half-century innings of 59 runs. Zaheer Khan shone in the bowling department, taking three wickets. India had given the return gift of Holi to the countrymen by hitting the ground by 80 runs.
Wash again in Holi of 2015
The countrymen had to wait for four years to enjoy the match in Holi next time. India-West Indies clashed in the 28th match of the 2015 World Cup. In Perth, the Caribbean team scored only 182 runs after winning the toss and playing first. Mohammed Shami took maximum three wickets. But in response to this easy target, the Indian innings also faltered. Dhoni army had lost their six wickets early. In the end, only Captain Dhoni stood and avoided defeat by playing an unbeaten 45-run innings. Ravi Ashwin supported him well by scoring 16 not out.
Source: navbharattimes.indiatimes.com
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