Chris Gayle sets up crucial win for West Indies

May 09, 2010

MS Dhoni opted to field in a crunch game for both teams•Getty Images

Shivnarine Chanderpaul was dropped by Ravindra Jadeja when on 12•Getty Images

...before being run out for 98•Getty Images

M Vijay was dismissed by Darren Sammy early in India's chase•AFP

Rohit Sharma played an ill-fated paddle, and unwisely disputed the umpire's decision•Getty Images

Dhoni's dismissal for 29 was the decisive blow and India fell short by 14 runs to move closer to elimination•AFP

Chris Gayle led a steady start for the hosts•Getty Images

India were let down by their fielding; Dhoni and Yusuf Pathan messed up a catch offered by Gayle•Getty Images

Ashish Nehra grabbed three wickets, including two in the final over, to keep West Indies to a competitive 169•AFP

India's troubles against the short ball continued•AFP

Suresh Raina struck 32 before holing out in search of quick runs•AFP

Following an opening stand of 80, Gayle cut loose....•Getty Images

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Kemar Roach bounced out Gautam Gambhir with the score on 27•AFP

Yusuf and Dhoni punch gave India a glimmer of hope with some big hits•AFP