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West Indies put in a solid performance to score 78 points in their series win against the United Arab Emirates in Tuesday’s second one-day international.
Openers Brandon King and Johnson Charles both plundered half-centuries as the visitors hit 306 balls first.
The bowlers then shared the wickets as the Emirates slipped to 95-5 before finishing 228-7 in their 50 overs.
West Indies are preparing for their World Cup qualifier in Zimbabwe on June 18, which also features the UAE.
The two-time world champions have never failed to make it to the global stage, but only two of the 10 teams in the qualifiers will make it to the World Cup in India later this year.
“This game is always about getting wickets and putting pressure on the opponent,” said West Indies captain Sheihope.
“Unfortunately didn’t let the wicket see the end of the game sooner. But still happy with the win.”
Charles got the Windies off to a flying start with a 47-ball 63, while King followed with 64 in Sunday’s first ODI.
After a small collapse, all-rounder Alden Smith struck 37 off 24 balls to drag the Caribbean to over 300 before they were knocked out with one ball remaining.
Smith also went 1-27 in eight overs, with spinners Kavem Hodge, Roston Chase and Yannic Cariah sharing five wickets between them.
Teenager Ali Naseer was once again shining for the Emirates, backing up his 50 with 57 hits from 53 deliveries in his ODI debut at the weekend.
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