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1st T20I, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
, Dec 06, 2019
209/4
(18.4/20)
207/5
(20.0/20)
India beat West Indies by 6 wickets
% Chance to Win
IND
WI
Inn Break
So that is it from this run fest. India take the lead in this 3-match T20I series. West Indies will be happy with their batting efforts but not with their bowling. They would look to improve that in the second T20I. The action now moves to Thiruvananthapuram for the all important 2nd T20I. That game will be played on Sunday, 8th December. That game will begin at 1900 local (1330 GMT). Hope to see you all for that one. Till then, cheers!
No prizes for guessing, for his brilliant 95 not out Indian skipper, Virat Kohli is also the Man of the Match. Kohli laughs and says that the young guys should not watch the first half of his innings as he was trying to hit the ball too hard. Tells that he was going hard as it was a big target and he did not want to build pressure on Rahul. Says in the second half of his innings he tried to correct his balance and maintain his composure as he is not a hitter. Tells that his role is to play long innings and not wham-bham cricket. Adds that he likes to get his job done and help his team out rather then entertain the crowd. Says that if you pay attention to the game then it puts you down and lets you play to your strength. On his celebration with Williams, says it happened to him when Kesrick picked his wicket in West Indies. Insists it is all fun and there is no hard feelings.
West Indies skipper, Kieron Pollard says that he cannot fault the batter after scoring 207 as they would take the score 10/10 times. Rues the extras conceded as the major difference as he tells they gave 23 extras. Pollard feels there are a lot of positives to take from this game. Says he is satisfied with the efforts of his players but needs to find a way to get over the line and execute their plans. Tells he just tries to impart his knowledge and help the young guys out. Pollard adds he just wants the boys to come out and enjoy their cricket.
Stay tuned for the presentation as we hear from both the captains and find out who the Man of the Match is. No prizes for guessing who it would be though.
One of the stars of the 2nd innings with the bat, KL Rahul is up now for a chat with Sanjay Manjrekar. He says that everybody likes him when he scores runs. Adds that he does not plan his innings based on the strike rate. Further goes on to say he looks at the score and then goes about his innings. Goes on to say that he is confident that once he gets his eyes in that he can chase any score down. Goes on to say that he looks to find gaps in T20Is and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. On Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Rahul says that they get to play on different surfaces and they learn a lot. He says that he was confident in winning the matches for his side and he is pleased that he could take the confidence into this game.
Earlier in the day, in a batting friendly pitch, West Indies put up a big total of 207 courtesy of Shimron Hetmyer's 56 and cameos from Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Pollard and Holder. But in the end it was not enough for them to take a lead in the series.
A sorry day for the West Indian bowlers. They started off well but had a miserable day after that. Sheldon Cottrell though was brilliant with the ball where over 400 runs were scored in the game. He went for just 24 in his 4 overs and also picked up a wicket. Pierre got two but went for 11 rpo. Pollard had a wicket to his name to go with his one over. Kesrick Williams though had a nightmare of a day as he went for 60 in 3.4 overs.
Chasing a huge total of 208, the hosts did not get off to a good start losing Rohit Sharma early. Rahul though was looking very good at the other end. Initially when Kohli was struggling, Rahul took the impetus on him and his brisk 50 relieved the pressure on the skipper. Kohli then found his feet gradually and after getting to his fifty, the Indian skipper started going hammer and tonks. The duo added a 100-run stand for the second wicket. Rahul though could not continue but Kohli was in the mood till then. A cameo from Pant ensured that the the Men in Blue inch closer to the total and the master of chases ensured that his side get over the line with 8 balls to spare.
What a chase! And when India chase down a big score who is the key man? There is no question about it, it's the King, it's the skipper, it's Virat Kohli. It was the same here as well. There must be a saying in world cricket now, if there is a big total, Kohli will find it and chase it down. What an awesome chase! Wow.
18.4
6
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
SIX! Finishes off in style! The chase master does it again. Full ball outside off, Kohli hammers the drive over the extra cover region for a maximum. He is ecstatic and celebrates it in style. INDIA WIN BY 6 WICKETS.
18.3
2
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
Fullish delivery outside off, Kohli drives this towards cover and picks up an easy couple.
18.2
6
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
SIX! Runs needed in single digits now! Another masterful shot by Kohli. This is full and wide outside off, Kohli stays leg side of the delivery, goes inside out and lofts it over covers for a biggie.
18.1
2
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
The batsman has lofted that over mid-wicket. They manage to come back for the second.
Shivam Dube is the new man in.
End Of The Over 18 : 193/4
11 Runs
- 117.1
- 1 WD 17.2
- 617.2
- 117.3
- 1 LB 17.4
- 117.5
- W 17.6
S. Iyer
4 (6)
V. Kohli
78 (46)
K. Pollard
1-0-10-1
17.6
W
Kieron Pollard To Shreyas Iyer OUT!
OUT! What a stunner this one from the Windies skipper! A shortish length ball around off, Iyer looks to hammer it wide of the bowler but the ball hits the upper part of the willow and goes to the left of Pollard. The skipper goes to his left and grabs the ball nicely.
17.5
1
Kieron Pollard To Virat Kohli
Good length ball around off, VK punches it towards extra cover for a single.
17.4
lb
Kieron Pollard To Shreyas Iyer
NOT OUT! Indeed it is going down the leg side. That is nothing but out of desperation. A full ball on the pads, Iyer looks to whip but misses to get hit on the pads. A appeal from the bowler but not out says the umpire. Pollard eventually goes for the DRS after thinking for a while. Here come the replays. The Ultra Edge shows no bat involvement. The Ball Tracker arrives now and shows the ball to be missing the leg pole.
Pollard has gone for the LBW review against Shreyas Iyer. It looks like it is going down leg. The Ultra Edge shows no bat and the Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the leg stump.
17.3
1
Kieron Pollard To Virat Kohli
Slower on this time on middle, Kohli smartly nudges it towards the leg side and takes off for a single. Pollard hares at the ball and then looks to throw at the bowler's end. Does not do so eventually.
17.2
6
Kieron Pollard To Virat Kohli
SIX! Whipped off the pads. Slower ball on middle, fullish length. Kohli whips it over the deep mid-wicket fence.
17.2
wd
Kieron Pollard To Virat Kohli
WIDE! Pollard bowls a wild one and sprays it well down the leg side. Kohli is not even interested in playing that.
17.1
1
Kieron Pollard To Shreyas Iyer
Back of a length on off, Iyer pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
Surprising! Kieron Pollard has given himself the ball.
End Of The Over 17 : 182/3
5 Runs
- 116.1
- W 16.2
- 116.3
- 016.4
- 216.5
- 116.6
S. Iyer
3 (3)
V. Kohli
70 (43)
S. Cottrell
4-0-24-1
16.6
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Shreyas Iyer
Around the pads, Iyer glances it to the on side and gets a single to keep the strike.
16.5
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Shreyas Iyer
Poor from Cottrell. Fuller on off, Iyer flicks it towards mid-wicket and takes a single as Cottrell gets to the ball. He sends an unnecessary throw at the keeper's end which gets to Ramdin on an awkward bounce. The batters manage to make the most of it and get the second.
16.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Shreyas Iyer
Full on off, Iyer pushes it to cover.
16.3
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Virat Kohli
Length ball outside off, Kohli dabs it towards third man for a single.
Shreyas Iyer is the new man in.
16.2
W
Sheldon Cottrell To Rishabh Pant OUT!
OUT! Caught! Slower ball, 105.3 kph to be precise, a leg cutter from Cottrell. Very full outside off, Pant tries to slog it. He gets no timing it well. It goes high in the air. Holder comes running from long off and takes the skier with ease. A good cameo from Pant comes to an end but many would feel he has once again failed to make the most of his chance. Cottrell brings out his trademark salute. Game on? Or are India too far in front?
16.1
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Virat Kohli
Full on off, Kohli milks it to deep cover for one.
Sheldron Cottrell is back into the attack. 3-0-19-0 are his figures so far. Can he finish with a bang?
End Of The Over 16 : 177/2
23 Runs
- 215.1
R. Pant
18 (8)
V. Kohli
68 (41)
K. Williams
3-0-44-0
15.6
2
Kesrick Williams To Rishabh Pant
Kesrick goes full around off, Pant glances it towards mid-wicket and gets a couple. 31 needed off the last 4 overs. India clearly in the driver's seat.
15.6
nb
Kesrick Williams To Rishabh Pant
A full ball on middle, Pant tucks it towards mid-wicket and scampers back for the second. Well, one would've thought that is end of the over. No, not really, a late call from the third umpire. It was a no ball. So a Free Hit for Pant. What can he do on that one?
15.5
6
Kesrick Williams To Rishabh Pant
SIX! Slower ball but Pant does not care about the pace. When this young man hits they stay hit. It is way outside off, Pant hits it flat over the long off fence for a biggie. The skipper likes it and he is pumped up.
15.4
1
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
Very full on off, Kohli glances it towards deep mid-wicket for one.
This is some battle. Kesrick charges in and then pulls out. Virat stands his crease and gives a big stare to Williams. This is getting delicious between the two.
15.3
6
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
SIX! Now a bottom hand whip which sails over the fence. What batting! A full ball around off and middle, Kohli brings the bottom hand in play and whips it over the mid-wicket fence. And he does Williams' signature celebration which he used to do in the domestic leagues.
15.2
4
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
FOUR! A bullet over the bowler's head! Fullish ball just around off, Kohli drills it over the head of the bowler and to the long on fence.
15.1
1
Kesrick Williams To Rishabh Pant
Slower ball around off. Pant looks to play it straight but it goes off the inner half of his bat towards the leg side for a single.
Kesrick Williams is back into the attack. 2-0-21-0 are his figures so far. Can he take a wicket here?
End Of The Over 15 : 154/2
15 Runs
- 614.1
- 414.2
- 1 NB 14.3
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 114.6
R. Pant
7 (4)
V. Kohli
57 (38)
J. Holder
4-0-46-0
14.6
1
Jason Holder To Rishabh Pant
Well bowled. Pant comes down the track and takes it as a low full toss. Rishabh dabs it towards third man for a run. 14 off the over. 54 needed off the last 5.
14.5
0
Jason Holder To Rishabh Pant
Short ball around the body. Pant looks to pull but misses.
14.4
0
Jason Holder To Rishabh Pant
A dot! Fuller and wide outside off, Pant finds covers.
14.3
1
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
Nothing much off the Free Hit. Full on middle, Kohli glances it towards mid-wicket and gets a single.
14.3
nb
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
A couple! Full toss and on the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket. It is in the gap and two taken. AND AGAIN, IT IS ANOTHER NO BALL as the third umpire spots it. Free Hit coming up.
14.2
4
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Off the edge but it does not matter. Good length ball outside off, Kohli looks to flat-bat it over the off side but it goes off the upper half of his bat and over the short third man fielder for a boundary.
14.1
6
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
SIX! FIFTY FOR VIRAT KOHLI! Not a big celebration from him. He has not had it free-flowing like we have used to see him score runs but he is still out there and India will feel confident. His 23rd in T20Is. Full around off, Kohli demolishes it over the long off fence for a biggie.
Jason Holder is back into the attack. 3-0-31-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 14 : 139/2
16 Runs
- 113.1
- 613.2
- W 13.3
- 213.4
- 113.5
- 613.6
R. Pant
6 (1)
V. Kohli
44 (34)
K. Pierre
4-0-44-2
13.6
6
Khary Pierre To Rishabh Pant
SIX! Hammered away! Wow! What confidence. Pant is facing his first ball and he sends it sailing over the long on fence. A fullish, loopy ball on middle, Pant gets into position and deposits it over the fence.
13.5
1
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
Loopy ball outside off, Kohli sweeps it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.
13.4
2
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
Floated ball on middle, Kohli sweeps it towards deep square leg and picks up an easy couple.
78 runs needed in 39 balls. Who will walk out at number 4? Pant or Iyer? It is Rishabh Pant who replaces KL Rahul. He has been under pressure. This could be his calling.
13.3
W
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul OUT!
OUT! Caught! Against the run of play, the Indians have lost Rahul. A full ball just around off, Rahul looks to send it over the long off fielder but he does not get the desired result. He finds the long off fielder who pouches it comfortably. A fine knock from Rahul comes to the end. He would've loved to stay till the end in this chase but he has to go back.
13.2
6
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
SIX! This is massive! Rahul is now in top gear. Flighted ball on off, Rahul goes on his knees and sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum. 78 required off 40 balls.
13.1
1
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
Flatter delivery on off, Kohli works it to long on and takes a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 123/1
13 Runs
- 112.1
- 112.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
- 1 WD 12.6
- 112.6
- 612.7
KL Rahul
56 (38)
V. Kohli
40 (31)
K. Williams
2-0-21-0
12.6
6
Kesrick Williams To KL Rahul
SIX! Pulled away with power. Cracking sound as the ball hit the bat. Back of a length on off, Rahul gets on his back foot and pulls it with disdain over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
12.5
1
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
Back of a length on off, Kohli tucks it to the on side and gets a single. Williams looks to get to the ball and in the process almost collides with Kohli. Kohli has a word with the umpire but he finds nothing wrong.
12.5
wd
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
WIDE! Williams misses his line and sprays it down the leg side. Wided by the umpire.
12.4
1
Kesrick Williams To KL Rahul
FIFTY FOR RAHUL. He is not too happy with his effort and hence the subdued celebration. Good length ball on off, KL punches it to the off side and gets a single to get to his milestone. Still a long way to go.
12.3
0
Kesrick Williams To KL Rahul
Rahul misses. Length ball outside off, Rahul looks to paddle it over the fine leg fence but he misses. Nothing off the Free Hit.
12.3
nb
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
Three singles from the first three balls. ACTUALLY! It is a NO BALL, the front foot no ball will be given by the third umpire and after the action, the messaged is communicated to the main umpire that Williams has overstepped. Low full toss on middle, Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket and takes a single. A Free Hit will follow.
12.2
1
Kesrick Williams To KL Rahul
In the air... but short! Good effort from King. An effort ball from Williams. It is short and on the body, Rahul is beaten by pace. It hits the upper half of the bat as he tries to pull. It goes uppishly on the leg side. Short fine leg runs in, dives but does not get to it. A single taken.
12.1
1
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
Back of a length around off, Virat flat-bats it towards long off for a single.
Kesrick Williams has a change of ends.
End Of The Over 12 : 110/1
14 Runs
- 1 LB 11.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 611.4
- 411.5
- 1 WD 11.6
- 111.6
V. Kohli
37 (28)
KL Rahul
48 (34)
J. Holder
3-0-31-0
11.6
1
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
The batsman has driven it through mid off. One run added to the total.
11.6
wd
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
WIDE! Way outside off. On the wrong side of the tramline. Kohli swings his bat at it but misses.
11.5
4
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Full toss and it is punished by Kohli. Full toss just below the waist, Kohli smashes it over mid-wicket for a boundary. He asks the umpire if it is a no ball but the umpire says no as the ball was dying as it reached him.
11.4
6
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
SIX! Not off the middle but Kohli is not complaining. Short ball around middle and leg, Kohli looks to pull but it goes off the upper half of his bat. The ball has the legs to sail over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.
11.3
0
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
Length ball just inside the tramline. Kohli leaves it assuming it to be wided but the umpire says no.
11.2
1
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
Full ball on middle, Rahul whips it with power to the man at deep mid-wicket for a single.
11.1
lb
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
Slower ball outside off, Kohli walks across the off pole and looks to work it behind the keeper but gets hit on the pads. The ball lobs towards the left of the keeper. They take a leg bye. Very unusual of Kohli this one.
Jason Holder is into the attack. 2-0-18-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 11 : 96/1
7 Runs
- 110.1
- 110.2
- 410.3
- 110.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
KL Rahul
47 (33)
V. Kohli
26 (23)
H. Walsh
2-0-19-0
10.6
0
Hayden Walsh To KL Rahul
Once again Walsh goes short. Rahul punches it but cannot go past the fielder.
10.5
0
Hayden Walsh To KL Rahul
Short around off, KL cuts it to the fielder at point.
10.4
1
Hayden Walsh To Virat Kohli
A quick run! The googly, Kohli plays it off the stumps towards short third man. They go for the run. The fielder has a shy at the striker's end but misses. It goes towards long on. Kohli wants another but Rahul wasn't ready.
10.3
4
Hayden Walsh To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Almost chopped on. A drag down around off from Walsh. Kohli looks to pull but gets a big inside edge which misses the stumps and goes to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
10.2
1
Hayden Walsh To KL Rahul
Short around off, Rahul punches it to deep cover for one.
10.1
1
Hayden Walsh To Virat Kohli
Floated on off and middle, Kohli looks to heave but it goes off the inner half of his bat towards deep square leg for one.
Hayden Walsh is into the attack. His figures read 1-0-12-0.
End Of The Over 10 : 89/1
8 Runs
- 09.1
- 49.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- 19.5
- 19.6
V. Kohli
20 (20)
KL Rahul
46 (30)
K. Williams
1-0-8-0
9.6
1
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
Low full toss on middle, Kohli whips it to mid-wicket and takes a single. 119 required off the last 10 overs.
9.5
1
Kesrick Williams To KL Rahul
On a length on middle, Rahul works it to mid-wicket and takes another single.
9.4
1
Kesrick Williams To Virat Kohli
Short ball outside off, Kohli cuts the ball off the back foot to deep cover and picks up a single.
9.3
1
Kesrick Williams To KL Rahul
On a length on middle, Rahul works it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.
9.2
4
Kesrick Williams To KL Rahul
FOUR! Brilliant batting! Short delivery outside off, Rahul rocks on his back foot and punches this past the diving fielder at point for a boundary. Moves to 44 with this boundary.
9.1
0
Kesrick Williams To KL Rahul
Starts with a good length ball outside off, Rahul punches this off the back foot to point where the fielder dives and makes a good stop.
Kesrick Williams is into the attack for the first time in this game.
End Of The Over 9 : 81/1
5 Runs
- 18.1
- 1 WD 8.2
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 18.5
- 18.6
KL Rahul
40 (26)
V. Kohli
18 (18)
J. Holder
2-0-18-0
8.6
1
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
Full delivery on middle, Rahul works it to mid-wicket and takes a single.
8.5
1
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
Shortish ball just outside off, Kohli stays on the back foot and guides it to third man for a single. 50-run stand is up between the two.
8.4
1
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
Short ball on middle, Rahul pulls it to deep square leg and picks up a single.
8.3
0
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
Very full delivery on middle, Rahul pushes it back to the bowler.
8.2
0
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
BOUNCER! It is bowled outside off, Rahul looks to pull it but fails to make any connection with it.
8.2
wd
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
WIDE! Full delivery down the leg side, Rahul looks to flick it but mises it. The umpire signals it a wide.
8.1
1
Jason Holder To Virat Kohli
Short ball on off, Kohli pulls it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.
Jason Holder is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 8 : 76/1
14 Runs
- 17.1
- 17.2
- 17.3
- 5 WD 7.4
- 17.4
- 47.5
- 17.6
V. Kohli
16 (16)
KL Rahul
38 (22)
K. Pierre
3-0-28-1
7.6
1
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
Slightly shorter, Kohli dabs it towards short third man for one. Good over this for India. 14 off it. They need a few more like this.
7.5
4
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Superb shot this from Kohli. This might get him going. Floated on off, Kohli comes down the track and goes inside out over covers for a boundary.
7.4
1
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
Floated on off, Rahul defends it with soft hands and takes a single.
7.4
wd
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
FIVE WIDES. Poor ball. Pierre sprays it down the leg side. Rahul leaves it alone. Ramdin is a bit slow to react but had zero chance to stop that.
7.3
1
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
Another mistimed stroke from Kohli. Fuller and on middle, Kohli hits it down to long on for one.
7.2
1
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
Around the pads, Rahul flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
7.1
1
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
Flatter on off, Kohli comes down the track and lofts it over extra cover for a run.
End Of The Over 7 : 62/1
12 Runs
- 06.1
- 46.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 1 WD 6.5
- 16.5
- 46.6
KL Rahul
36 (20)
V. Kohli
9 (12)
H. Walsh
1-0-12-0
6.6
4
Hayden Walsh To KL Rahul
FOUR! Superb shot. Deft touch from Rahul as he shows his class. Slightly short around off, Rahul waits and then just guides it very fine down towards third man for a boundary.
6.5
1
Hayden Walsh To Virat Kohli
Short again. Kohli punches it towards cover-point for one.
6.5
wd
Hayden Walsh To Virat Kohli
WIDE! Good leave this from Kohli. Walsh sprays one down the leg side. Kohli sees it and shoulders arms to it.
6.4
1
Hayden Walsh To KL Rahul
Short around off, Rahul this time cuts it to deep point for one.
6.3
1
Hayden Walsh To Virat Kohli
Short around off, once again Kohli goes hard at it. It goes wide of point and they take a run.
6.2
4
Hayden Walsh To Virat Kohli
FOUR! This should get the skipper going. A full ball on off, Kohli hammers this left of the bowler and to the long off fence. That went like a bullet.
6.1
0
Hayden Walsh To Virat Kohli
Short around leg, Kohli makes room and cuts it to point.
Hayden Walsh is into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 50/1
9 Runs
- 15.1
- 65.2
- 05.3
- 15.4
- 05.5
- 15.6
V. Kohli
3 (8)
KL Rahul
31 (18)
K. Pierre
2-0-14-1
5.6
1
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
Very good stop. Pollard saves a certain boundary there. Flighted on off, Kohli punches it to the right of cover. Pollard dives and saves a certain boundary. They take a single. India 50/1 at the end of the Powerplay.
5.5
0
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
Tossed up on the pads, VK flicks it to mid-wicket.
5.4
1
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
Very full on the pads. Almost a yorker. Rahul glances it towards mid-wicket for one.
5.3
0
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
Short outside off, Rahul cuts it but finds the man at point.
5.2
6
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
SIX! This is out of here. Rahul makes room outside leg. Pierre follows him. Rahul gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it over the square leg fence for a big hit.
5.1
1
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
Floated on off, Virat milks it to long on for one.
End Of The Over 5 : 41/1
8 Runs
- 14.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 14.5
- 64.6
KL Rahul
24 (15)
V. Kohli
1 (5)
S. Cottrell
3-0-19-0
4.6
6
Sheldon Cottrell To KL Rahul
EDGY SIX! Lucky for Rahul! Short ball over middle stump line, Rahul goes for the pull but it goes off the top edge of the bat towards fine leg for a maximum. India need more of these.
4.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Virat Kohli
The batsman defends it from within the crease. They pick up a single.
4.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Virat Kohli
Slower delivery on off, Kohli pushes it towards the off side.
4.3
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Virat Kohli
Inside edge saves Kohli there! Good bowling from Cottrell. He follows the short one with a full ball tailing back in from off. Kohli looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Kohli wants a run as the ball rolls on the off side but is sent back. The bowler is appealing but the umpire shakes his head.
4.2
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Virat Kohli
BEATEN! Short ball outside off, Kohli goes for the pull but fails to get any bat on it.
4.1
1
Sheldon Cottrell To KL Rahul
Full delivery on off, Rahul pushes this to mid off for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 33/1
5 Runs
- 2 WD 3.1
- 03.1
- W 3.2
- 2 WD 3.3
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 13.5
- 03.6
V. Kohli
0 (1)
KL Rahul
17 (13)
K. Pierre
1-0-5-1
3.6
0
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
Shorter on off, Kohli punches it to cover.
3.5
1
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
Flatter delivery on middle, Rahul whips it to deep square leg and takes a single.
3.4
0
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
Full delivery outside off, Rahul drives this but finds the cover fielder.
3.3
0
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
Flighted ball outside off, Rahul punches this to the off side.
3.3
wd
Khary Pierre To Virat Kohli
TWO WIDES! Pierre drifts this full delivery down the leg side, Kohli lets it go. Ramdin fails to collect it cleanly and the ball rolls to short fine leg. The batters steal a leg bye.
Virat Kohli, the Indian skipper, is out in the middle. He has a tough job in his hands.
3.2
W
Khary Pierre To Rohit Sharma OUT!
OUT! Caught! Stunned silence here as the Hitman starts walking back. The West Indies players are ecstatic. Darted around the pads, Rohit dances down the track and looks to clear the man at deep mid-wicket. He does not time it well and finds Shimron Hetmyer to perfection. He almost spills it but manages to hold onto it. Smart bowling this. They had a plan for Sharma and they have executed it really well. A big blow for India as Rohit has been a key batsmen for India, especially in big chases.
3.1
0
Khary Pierre To Rohit Sharma
Very full on middle, Rohit jams it out.
3.1
wd
Khary Pierre To KL Rahul
WIDE! Pierre has a false start. He sprays it down the leg side. Rahul looks to flick but misses. Ramdin misses too behind the stumps allowing them to steal a run.
Khary Pierre is into the attack.
End Of The Over 3 : 28/0
11 Runs
- 12.1
- 02.2
- 12.3
- 12.4
- 4 B 2.5
- 42.6
R. Sharma
8 (8)
KL Rahul
16 (10)
S. Cottrell
2-0-11-0
2.6
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Rohit Sharma
FOUR! Smart shot. Good length ball outside off, Rohit just uses the pace of the ball and late cuts it fine down the third man region for a boundary.
2.5
b
Sheldon Cottrell To Rohit Sharma
FOUR BYES! Slightly overcooks the bouncer. It is around the body, Sharma looks to hook but misses. The ball keeps rising and it goes over the keeper. Ramdin stretches to his maximum but cannot stop it. It has been signalled as a bye and a boundary.
2.4
1
Sheldon Cottrell To KL Rahul
Uppish but safe. Also a direct hit would have been close. Back of a length ball around the body. Rahul looks to pull but the ball lobs off his glove. However, it falls short of the man at square leg. Kesrick Williams there gets it on the bounce and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
2.3
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Rohit Sharma
Good length ball outside off, Rohit late cuts it to third man for a single.
A slight halt in play as Rahul has called for the physio to check on Rohit's forearm.
2.2
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rohit Sharma
OUCH! That has hurt Rohit Sharma! Short ball on middle, Rohit is early into his pull shot and then misses it completely. He gets hit on the forearm and is looking in pain out there.
2.1
1
Sheldon Cottrell To KL Rahul
Short ball outside off, Rahul guides this to third man and gives the strike to Rohit Sharma.
End Of The Over 2 : 17/0
13 Runs
- 41.1
- 01.2
- 41.3
- 41.4
- 01.5
- 11.6
KL Rahul
14 (8)
R. Sharma
3 (4)
J. Holder
1-0-13-0
1.6
1
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
Single to end the over. 13 from it. Poor start for Holder. Around off, Rahul plays it to point and keeps the strike. He is off to a brisk start.
1.5
0
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
Length delivery around off, KL dabs it to short third man.
1.4
4
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
FOUR! This is right off the meat! Good length ball outside off, Rahul crunches it through point for a brilliant boundary. Third one of the over. 12 off the over already.
1.3
4
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
FOUR! Almost chopped on. Back of a length ball around off, Rahul gets on his back foot and looks to pull. The ball goes off the bottom edge and over the leg pole. It races away to the fence. Unlucky for Holder but Rahul won't mind that.
1.2
0
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
Another attempt to cut but this time it is hit straight to the fielder. Good length ball outside off, Rahul cuts it to the man at point.
1.1
4
Jason Holder To KL Rahul
FOUR! Short and wide and put away! Short and outside off, width on offer and Rahul makes the bowler pay. He cuts it past point and the ball races away to the fence. First boundary of the chase and it is a good start to the over.
Jason Holder will bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
- 00.1
- 10.2
- 00.3
- 10.4
- 00.5
- 20.6
R. Sharma
3 (4)
KL Rahul
1 (2)
S. Cottrell
1-0-4-0
0.6
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Rohit Sharma
Around the pads, Rohit flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a couple. Good start from Cottrell. Just 4 runs off his first over.
0.5
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rohit Sharma
Full toss but Rohit is unable to punish it. It is outside off, Rohit hits it hard but straight to the man at cover. He will be kicking himself as this was a freebie.
0.4
1
Sheldon Cottrell To KL Rahul
Rahul is off the mark. Full and swinging in. Rahul flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
0.3
0
Sheldon Cottrell To KL Rahul
Hint of movement for Cottrell. This starts on middle and then tails back in. Rahul looks to work it on the leg side but misses. It rolls beside the pitch. Rohit is halfway down the wicket but Rahul sends him back. Luckily for Rohit, Cottrell fails to pick the ball up.
0.2
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Rohit Sharma
India get underway! Good delivery this. Cottrell hits the deck hard around off. Once again it is a back of a length delivery. Rohit this time dabs it towards short third man and gets off the mark.
0.1
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rohit Sharma
Cottrell starts with a back of a length ball on off. Rohit shows his composure and does not go at it from ball one. He defends this off the back foot.
The run chase is all set to begin! Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul make their way out to the middle in pursuit of 208. Sheldon Cottrell will start the proceedings for the visitors.
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Match Info
- Venue Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Weather Clear
- Toss India won the toss and elected to field
- Result India beat West Indies by 6 wickets
- Player of the Match Virat Kohli
- Umpire Nitin Menon (IND), Chettithody Shamshuddin (IND) and Anil Chaudhary (IND)
- Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: West Indies 207/5 in 20.0 overs
- West Indies 202/5 in 19.3 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between S Hetmyer (28) and K Pollard (22)
- S Hetmyer maiden T20I fifty: 51 runs in 35 balls (2x4) (4x6)
- West Indies 150/3 in 15.3 overs
- West Indies 100/2 in 9.5 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 66/2
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 24 balls between E Lewis (29) and L Simmons (19)
- West Indies 53/1 in 4.5 overs
- India 201/4 in 18.2 overs
- India 152/2 in 14.2 overs
- KL Rahul 7th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (5x4) (2x6)
- India 102/1 in 11.4 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 37 balls between KL Rahul (23) and V Kohli (18)
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): India 50/1
- India 50/1 in 6.0 overs
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli IND | 183 | 183.00 |
| KL Rahul IND | 164 | 54.66 |
| Shimron Hetmyer WI | 120 | 40.00 |
| Kieron Pollard WI | 105 | 52.50 |
| Rohit Sharma IND | 94 | 31.33 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Cottrell WI | 3 | 7.58 |
| Deepak Chahar IND | 3 | 9.65 |
| Kesrick Williams WI | 3 | 10.88 |
| Khary Pierre WI | 3 | 11.25 |
| Mohammed Shami IND | 2 | 6.25 |
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