India secured a commanding five-wicket victory against the West Indies in the first ODI at Bridgetown, with the spinners stealing the show. Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm spinner, was the standout performer with excellent figures of 4/6 and was deservedly awarded the Man of the Match. He was well-supported by his fellow left-arm spinner, Ravindra Jadeja, who claimed three wickets for 37 runs.

Hanuma Vihari, an expert with JioCinema, praised Kuldeep Yadav’s improvements, noting his increased pace and effectiveness. Vihari said, “He has worked a lot on his bowling… He has got that pace in his bowling which comes down to his bowling run-up in which he has done a good job.” This improvement has made Kuldeep a formidable bowler, especially for left-handed batsmen.

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With the upcoming World Cup, Kuldeep Yadav’s form is a significant advantage for Team India. Abhinav Mukund, another expert, stressed the importance of reading Kuldeep’s googly and being decisive with footwork to overcome the challenges he presents. Mukund also noted that West Indies struggled against spin, making Kuldeep a key threat in the series.

In the match, India’s bowling attack completely dismantled the West Indies’ batting lineup, bundling them out for a mere 114 runs in 23 overs. Riding on Kuldeep and Jadeja’s stellar performances, India had an easy target to chase.

Opening batsman Ishan Kishan took charge of the chase, scoring a brisk 52 off 46 balls, including seven boundaries and a six. India achieved the target in just 22.5 overs, securing a comprehensive win to take the lead in the series.

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As the second ODI approaches, India will be keen to maintain their winning momentum. With Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja in fine form, India’s spin attack will remain a potent threat to the West Indies batting lineup. The focus will be on whether the West Indian batsmen can adapt and tackle the challenge posed by the formidable spin duo.