Nicholas Pooran’s 67 off 40 balls has helped the West Indies clinch a two-wicket victory over India within the second Twenty20 worldwide in Providence to take a 2-0 lead within the five-match collection.
India, who opted to bat on the Guyanan venue, had Tilak Varma’s 51 to thank for taking them previous the 150 mark, with captain Hardik Pandya (24) and opener Ishan Kishan (27) additionally contributing to the full.
Three bowlers have been instrumental in proscribing India to an insufficient 7-152, with Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd taking two wickets apiece.
“That was not a pleasing batting performance by us. The wickets were falling and the track was on the slower side. We were not good enough to get to 160-plus,” Pandya mentioned.
West Indies fumbled early of their innings, however Pooran anchored their chase with a big-hitting knock earlier than being dismissed by Mukesh Kumar.
“I’m satisfied that I performed. The beauty of the game is it is never over until it’s over,” mentioned participant of the match Pooran, who scored 41 within the first T20I.
“The score didn’t matter to me as long as I was batting. It was about being smart and controlling the game. I felt like it was a decent wicket and we are accustomed to get such wickets here. The bowlers are going to give you half-volleys, full tosses.”
The hosts continued to lose wickets at a gentle fee, with Hardik claiming three wickets, however tail-enders Hosein and Joseph mixed for 26 runs to take the West Indies over the end line with seven balls to spare.
The third T20 can be held on the similar venue on Tuesday.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
