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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli Equals Rohit Sharma's T20I Record With Impressive Knock vs West Indies

India batter Virat Kohli was in sublime form against West Indies in the second T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. After failing to score runs in the three ODIs and the first T20I, Kohli laid the foundation of India's series-clinching win, scoring 52 off 41 balls. With his knock against the West Indies on Friday, Kohli equalled India captain Rohit Sharma's record of most 50+ scores in T20Is. Both Kohli and Rohit are now tied on 30, but the former has played just 97 matches as compared to the latter, who has played 121 games in the shortest format of the game.

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli Praises Team India's "Great Character" Following Win Over West Indies In 2nd T20I

Former skipper Virat Kohli lauded Team India's performance against the West Indies in the second T20I on Friday. Kohli and Rishabh Pant's quality knocks were backed up by a spirited bowling performance at the death by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel as India defeated the West Indies by eight runs to seal the series with a match remaining. Kohli scored 52 runs off 41 balls before Pant and Venkatesh Iyer helped India post 186 in the 20 overs.

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: We did well to take it as deep as we can, says Kieron Pollard

West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard expressed disappointment after his side got thrashed by India in the second T20I of the three-match series here at the Eden Gardens on Friday. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant's quality half-centuries were backed up by a spirited bowling performance at the death by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel as India defeated West Indies by eight runs in the second T20I. "He (Rovman Powell) was phenomenal today. His partnership with (Nicholas) Pooran almost got us over the line. We did well to take it as deep as we can. We can look at different ways as to how we could have gotten those eight runs. At the end of it, we can look at so many ways," said Pollard after the game.

India second team after Pakistan to win 100 T20Is

India achieved the feat after defeating West Indies by eight runs in the second T20I of the three-match series here at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Apart from India, Pakistan is the only team to have won more than 100 T20Is. Pakistan have so far won 118 T20Is. Rohit Sharma is yet to lose a single game after becoming India's full-time captain.

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: That is where experience comes into play, says Rohit Sharma on Bhuvneshwar Kumar's four-run 19th over

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's form since his return from injury has often been questioned but India skipper Rohit Sharma "believes in him a lot" after the seamer bowled a brilliant penultimate over that helped the hosts win the second T20I against West Indies. Bhuvneshwar Kumar conceded four runs in the 19th over as West Indies fell short by eight runs in an exciting finish. "You are always a bit scared when you are playing against these guys (West Indies power hitters). In the end, it was a phenomenal finish. Right from the start, we knew it wouldn't be easy. But I am proud we executed our plans under pressure. It was very critical at that point when Bhuvneshwar bowled," said Rohit at the post match presentation after series-sealing win. "That's where experience comes into play. Bhuvi has been doing it for many years and we believe in him a lot."

India hold nerve to sink West Indies in second T20 to clinch series

Rovman Powell's late heroics were not enough to rescue the West Indies as India held their nerve to seal an eight-run victory in the second Twenty20 in Kolkata on Friday, giving them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

"We Believe In Him A Lot": Rohit Sharma Lavishes Praise On Team India Pacer After Series-Clinching Win Over West Indies

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's form since his return from injury has often been questioned but India skipper Rohit Sharma "believes in him a lot" after the seamer bowled a brilliant penultimate over that helped the hosts win the second T20 against West Indies. Bhuvneshwar Kumar conceded four runs in the 19th over as West Indies fell short by eight runs in an exciting finish. "You are always a bit scared when you are playing against these guys (West Indies power hitters). In the end, it was a phenomenal finish. Right from the start, we knew it wouldn't be easy. But I am proud we executed our plans under pressure. It was very critical at that point when Bhuvneshwar bowled.

West Indies opt to bowl in Pollard's 100th T20 international

West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard won the toss and elected to bowl against India in his 100th Twenty20 international as the tourists look to bounce back in the second match on Friday.

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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli Equals Rohit Sharma's T20I Record With Impressive Knock vs West Indies

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli Praises Team India's "Great Character" Following Win Over West Indies In 2nd T20I

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: We did well to take it as deep as we can, says Kieron Pollard

India second team after Pakistan to win 100 T20Is

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: That is where experience comes into play, says Rohit Sharma on Bhuvneshwar Kumar's four-run 19th over

India hold nerve to sink West Indies in second T20 to clinch series

"We Believe In Him A Lot": Rohit Sharma Lavishes Praise On Team India Pacer After Series-Clinching Win Over West Indies

West Indies opt to bowl in Pollard's 100th T20 international