Group India defeated West Indies in the thrilling second T20I by eight runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata to guide the three-match sequence 2-0.
Chasing the large goal of 187, West Indies didn’t have a superb begin as they misplaced two wickets for 59 in 8.3 overs. Earlier than the house staff might capitalise additional, the pair of Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell teamed as much as counter-attack.
Each Pooran and Powell smashed their respective half-centuries and took the guests close to the end line. The duo added 100 runs for the third wicket and nearly ended the proceedings earlier than Bhuvneshwar Kumar ruined the Caribbean hopes.
Bhuvi confirmed all his expertise and bowled a sensational penultimate over to drag off an exhilarating win for India. The fitting-armer solely conceded 4 runs within the over and in addition eliminated set-batter Pooran for a well-made 62.
Though Powell (68 no) stayed on the crease and smashed a few sixes within the last over however it wasn’t sufficient as India received the competition by eight runs.
Earlier, India posted 186/5 on the board of their allotted 20 overs. Former skipper Virat Kohli rolled again into kind and made an incredible 52 from 41 deliveries with the assistance of eight boundaries, together with a six.
Though, after dropping Kohli, the hosts have been struggling at 106/4 in 13.4 overs earlier than Rishabh Pant and Venkatesh Iyer joined arms to take their staff out of hassle. The pair fashioned an important stand of 76 runs for the fifth wicket to take India to a aggressive rating.
Pant smashed an excellent unbeaten knock 52 off 28 balls, together with seven fours and a most, whereas Iyer made 33 from 18 deliveries. For the vacationers, Roston Chase was the decide of the bowler. The off-spinner picked up a three-wicket haul for 25 in his quota of 4 overs.
Most successive wins in T20Is for India:
- 9 wins: Jan – Dec 2020
- 8 wins: Nov 2021 – Feb 2022*
- 7 wins: Dec 2012 – Apr 2014
- 7 wins: Feb – Mar 2016
- 7 wins: Mar – Jul 2018
Right here is how Twitter reacted:
It’s all about holding the nerves, trusting your abilities and executing properly. Excellent show of bowling from Group India bowlers 👏👏 Congratulations #TeamIndia on successful the T20 sequence #INDvWI
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) February 18, 2022
Bhuvi’s nineteenth over was the distinction ultimately… 🥳 👏 #INDvWI
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 18, 2022
India inviting groups to play at residence: #INDvWI #Domination 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/lzAfWoHb7K
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 18, 2022
Been a fan of Bhuvi through the years and am genuinely delighted to see this efficiency from him. Bowled the robust overs, together with an awesome nineteenth over
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 18, 2022
In my view, Bhuvneshwar is the person of the match, contemplating the difficult situations. WI additionally had the hitters.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) February 18, 2022
Bumrah, Bhuvi, Harshal provides nice choices at loss of life. Permits Bumrah to be the center over enforcer if required. #INDvWI
— cricBC (@cricBC) February 18, 2022
It was a nervy affair however #TeamIndia prevail on the finish.
Sequence win ✅#INDvWI #SaddaPunjab pic.twitter.com/yBtt2zLBVf
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 18, 2022
India win by 8 runs and go 2-0 up within the sequence. #INDvWI #CPL22 #CricketPlayedLouder pic.twitter.com/1A8mlVMs9s
— CPL T20 (@CPL) February 18, 2022
That is the primary time West Indies misplaced 3 consecutive away T20I bilateral sequence.
Misplaced 0-2 v NZ
Misplaced 0-3 v PAK
Misplaced 0-2 v IND (to this point)#INDvWI— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) February 18, 2022
India seal the sequence with win in 2nd T20I.#INDvWI Scorecard: https://t.co/FiW4vQoeAP pic.twitter.com/VDRPUquemS
— Cricket Occasions (@CricketTimesHQ) February 18, 2022
It went right down to the wire however India emerged as victors and sealed the sequence 2-0 👏
🇮🇳 received by 8 runs.#INDvWI | https://t.co/a9C8ROsQRw pic.twitter.com/6JrK5oEG7v
— ICC (@ICC) February 18, 2022
Bumrah, Bhuvi, Harshal provides nice choices at loss of life. Permits Bumrah to be the center over enforcer if required. #INDvWI
— cricBC (@cricBC) February 18, 2022
Additionally that nineteenth over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar! The perfect loss of life overs efficiency I’ve seen from Bhuvi in very long time.#INDvWI
— Prasenjit Dey (@CricPrasen) February 18, 2022
Rohit Sharma after changing into full-time captain of staff India:
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Received— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 18, 2022
