However, thanks to a strong opening partnership between Karthik and Gambhir and Dhoni's heroics towards the end, India defeated the hosts to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series.
"We felt we had our chance after scoring 185. But we needed to be a bit more attacking at the start of the Indian innings," said Gayle at the post-match ceremony.
The skipper lamented the frequent stoppages due to rain. "Weather made it difficult, but we can't do anything about it. In the end we tried to pull it off but credit to Dhoni, he saw the team home," Gayle added.
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