Dhoni, Rahane help India to respectable total

North Sound (Antigua) June 30 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane and Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit half-centuries as India posted 251/4 in their third One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies here on Friday.

Rahane posted a steady innings of 72 runs off 112 balls to help the visitors recover from a rocky start.

Dhoni remained unbeaten on a quick 78 runs off 79 balls. His trademark big hitting towards the end helped the Indians gpo past the 250-run mark.

The duo put together a steady partnership of 70 runs off 96 balls to help the visitors recover after a rocky start.

Pacer Miguel Cummins was the most successful among the West Indies bowlers with figures of 2/56 in his 10 overs.

Brief scores:

India: 251/4 in 50 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 72 Mahendra Singh Dhoni 78 not out; Miguel Cummins 2/56)

--IANS
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