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Rovman Powell says his side is improving with every series in run up to the World Cup and the ongoing T20 contest against India is a proof of that. West Indies threatened to chase down a stiff 187 set by India in the second T20 on Friday before falling short by eight runs to concede the series.
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.
Rishabh Pant on Friday laid the foundation of India's series-clinching win over the West Indies in the second T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Pant, who failed to impress in the first T20I, scored an unbeaten 52 off just 28 balls. The wicketkeeper-batter struck seven boundaries and a six, which has caught the attention of the cricketing fraternity. On the first ball of the 19th over of India's innings, Pant hammered Jason Holder for a massive six over deep square leg.
India beat the West Indies in a thrilling second T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday night to take a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match T20I series. The victory helped India become only the second team after Pakistan to win 100 T20Is in men's cricket. India have played a total of 155 matches, winning 100 (including Super Over wins), losing 51 and 4 no results. Pakistan have played 189 T20Is and have registered 118 victories. India (65.23 per cent) incidentally have a better win percentage than Pakistan (64.4 per cent).
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel produced superb bowling in slog overs as India survived some anxious moments before walking out with an eight-run win over West Indies in the second T20I that handed them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Friday. Chasing a stiff 187, wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran (62 off 41 balls) and Rovman Powell (68 not out from 36 balls) hit belligerent fifties to keep them in the hunt as they needed just 29 runs from the last two overs. As it happened | ScorecardBut death bowling specialist, Bhuvneshwar Kumar revived India's hopes by removing the dangerous-looking Pooran with a slower off-cutter. Under pressure after he dropped Rovman Powell off his own bowling, Bhuvneshwar was brilliant and conceded just four runs in the over. Needing to defend 25 in the final over, Patel was hit for two consecutive sixes but he held his nerves to seal the issue for India.
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant hit fifties while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel produced superb bowling in slog overs as India survived some anxious moments before walking out with an eight-run win over West Indies in the second T20I that handed them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Kolkata on Friday. Chasing a stiff 187, wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran (62 off 41 balls) and Rovman Powell (68 not out from 36 balls) hit belligerent fifties to keep them in the hunt as they needed just 29 runs from the last two overs. But death bowling specialist, Bhuvneshwar Kumar revived India's hopes by removing the dangerous-looking Pooran with a slower off-cutter.
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.
IND vs WI 2nd T20I, Live Score: Sheldon Cottrell has struck early and has removed Ishan Kishan, who has looked completely out of touch so far. The ball climbed on Kishan and he got a leading edge, which was caught at point. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan failed to put away two free hits in the very first over bowled by Akeal Hosein. West Indies have won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today. India remain unchanged while the visitors have made just one change from the team which was beaten in the series opener, with Jason Holder replacing Fabian Allen. West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard makes his 100th T20I appearance as well. India had won the first T20I on Wednesday by 6 wickets. The hosts will look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against the visitors. Focus will also be on Virat Kohli, who hasn't been at his best of late. West Indies, on the other hand, will look to bounce back and force the series into the decider. The third and final T20I will be played at the same venue on Sunday. (LIVE SCORECARD)