Rohit Sharma wants his batters to "carry on longer" and convert their starts into substantial scores. Rohit, and then Dinesh Karthik, lifted India to a competitive 190 from an uncomfortable 138 for six in the 16th over, a total which proved enough for the visitors to record a 68-run win in the first T20 International against the West Indies here.
While Rohit set up the platform with a 44-ball-64, it was Karthik's calculated assault -- an unbeaten 41 off 19 balls -- that powered India in the final stages of their innings on a track with spongy bounce, and a little bit of turn and grip.
Read AlsoIndia vs West Indies, 1st T20I Highlights: Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik set up crushing 68-run win for IndiaRohit Sharma's elegant half-century and Dinesh Karthik's blazing finish were backed up by a solid bowling performance as India made short work of West Indies with an easy 68-run victory in the first T20I.
While Rohit set up the platform with a 44-ball-64, it was Karthik's calculated assault -- an "We knew it's going to be slightly tough, the shot making wasn't easy at the start.