India won the match by 34 runs

After one of the most epic defeats which sealed the cup for Team India in their 4th of 5 ODI Matches against West Indies at Indore held on December 8th; the host team is set to play the final match with team West Indies this Sunday at Chennai.

While many believe that the match is being played purely for academic reasons, after the 153 runs defeat and the spectacular double century performance by team skipper Virender Sehwag, there is no denying that this match will be a performance to look forward to for cricket fans and curators across the country.

The last match saw India’s Captain take an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ by slamming a whopping 219 runs off 149 balls, a definite record in the history of one-day cricket. Our stand by skipper not only became the second batsmen ever to score a double century in one day cricket, but also was the sole factor behind the 3-1 win in favour of the host team for the series.

The 5th and final match of the series that will be played at the MA Chindambaram Stadium in Chennai is Team India’s chance to put their bench strength to test before the upcoming tour to Australia.

The last match consisted of a lot of speculation over Irfan Pathan’s return to one day cricket and how it would benefit Team India. While Irfan Pathan’s position as a front runner in the test squad is under question, fans hope that he is able to focus on performance for the 5th and final One day match of the series.

West Indies Skipper Darren Sammy certainly exhibited team spirit when he quoted that he and his team remain motivated and wish to leave the series on a winning note. On the other end, the host team does not at all desire to let go of a chance to win and move on to some more, during their tour in Australia.

Cricket experts recommend team India to maintain their current batting as well as bowling strategy; since making a drastic changes would work against them. It is very much expected that the West Indies team will play an aggressive game only to achieve a better score line of 3 -2 for the sake of self-respect.

Also, there is great news for cricket fans in Chennai. While the last few domestic matches had to be cancelled due to erratic climate, the weather gods are pleased and the city has not seen any rain for over a week. We are all hoping that tomorrow’s match just one of many wins Team India brings itself in the upcoming series of tours.