Manoj Tiwary's first century helped India to win the final one-day international against the West Indies by 34-runs. Manoj Tiwary scored a 104 before he hand to retire hurt due to cramps. Virat Kohli's 80, helped India to score a challenging 267-6 after electing to bat after winning the toss.
Indian players ensured that West Indies was all out for 233 in 44.1 overs. Kieron Pollard's 119 gave some difficult moments to the Indians during the match. From 110 balls Pollard scored 10 sixes and 4 fours. His entertaining knocks were good enough to challenge the foundation work done by Tiwary and Kohli.
Tiwari scored 10 fours and a six during his century journey.
Virender Sehwag was rested following his world record score of 219 in the previous game. India also rested off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and pace bowler Vinay Kumar, which resulted in bringing new faces like Tiwary, Rahane along with Pathan.
Due to lung illness all rounder Yuvraj Singh had ruled himself out at the beginning of the series. Regular Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and star batsman Sachin Tendulkar were also rested during the entire series.
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