By JanoA patient 95 from skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni rescued India as they recovered from 82-8 to make a total of 188 against West Indies in the second one-day international on Sunday.West Indies seamer Ravi Rampaul responded perfectly to his recall by delivering a spell of 4-37 as India's top order crumbled.But Dhoni, playing a true captain's innings, put on a 101 partnership with tailender Rudra Pratap Singh (23 from 75 balls) to give his side something to bowl at.Wicketkeeper Denish Ramdin claimed five catches and Dwayne Bravo ended with figures of 3-26 from nine overs.Rampaul and Jerome Taylor (3-35) produced a devastating opening spell to have India reeling at seven for three.Yuvraj Singh, a century-maker in Friday's first ODI won by India, struck a sprightly 35 from 33 balls but his departure when caught behind by Ramdin off Taylor prompted a second slump.The shiny surface which had clearly been watered, offered more to the bowlers than on Friday when 658 runs were scored.Taylor found swing, Rampaul movement and Bravo lift as West Indies produced an excellent bowling performance
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