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Kohli Drop Helps Shai Hope Reach Half-Century Against India
Virat Kohli dropped a catch while India was playing the West Indies.
The batter, Shai Hope, was given another chance to keep batting.
The catch came from a ball bowled by Naman Dhir.
Dhir therefore did not get his first ODI wicket from that delivery.
Hope used the opportunity to score a half-century.
His runs helped the West Indies move into a strong position.
Earlier, John Campbell scored 101 runs for the West Indies.
India had chosen to field first after winning the toss.
Virat Kohli dropped Shai Hope at short mid-wicket during the 20th over of the West Indies innings.
The chance came off Naman Dhir, denying him what would have been his maiden ODI wicket.
Hope capitalized on the reprieve by scoring a composed half-century.
John Campbell earlier struck 101 from 68 balls, including nine fours and five sixes.
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to field in the second ODI in Guwahati.
- Who
- India, led by Shubman Gill, played the West Indies, whose captain is Shai Hope.
- What
- Virat Kohli dropped Shai Hope, who then scored a half-century in the second ODI.
- Where
- The second ODI was played in Guwahati.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday during the 20th over of the West Indies innings.
- Why
- The missed catch gave Hope another opportunity to bat and helped the West Indies build momentum.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs West Indies, second ODI
- Venue
- Guwahati
- Dropped batter
- Shai Hope
- Fielder
- Virat Kohli
- Bowler
- Naman Dhir
- Earlier score
- John Campbell made 101 from 68 balls
- Toss decision
- Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to field








