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India have the series lead and their domination in the ongoing limited-overs tour continue as a tense, yet dominant victory come by their path in Kolkata. Ravi Bishnoi starred with a double-wicket over on debut and India, with a collective effort with the ball, managed to restrict West Indies to just 157. With the bat, India got off to a flying start with Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan putting 64 runs in the first six overs. Then there came a phase when the boundaries stopped coming by and India lost some wickets but a 48-run stand between Venkatesh Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav ensured that the hosts got over the line with seven balls and six wickets to spare.
India win by six wickets! And Venkatesh Iyer hits a six to seal the victory in style at his IPL franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders' home ground. At one point of time, it looked as if India were struggling for boundaries in the middle after the quick loss of wickets but the partnership between Surya and Iyer saw the team through to the end. India have a 1-0 lead in the three-match series!
Alright then, India are just nine runs away from a win now. First Suryakumar Yadav and now Venkatesh Iyer hitting the boundaries here. India are on their way to a series lead here if West Indies don't come with something special.
Suryakumar Yadav has struck two boundaries of the last two balls of the 17th over to bring India back into this game. The boundaries seemed to stopped coming for India but SKY's shots have broken the shackles and helped his side come out on top. 13 runs off the over by Cottrell.
The boundaries have slowly dried down and India are slightly under pressure here. However, the hosts would believe that they have things under control with Suryakumar Yadav and Venkatesh Iyer at the crease.
OUT! Another one falls and West Indies are making things interesting here. Rishabh Pant, cramped for room, hands a simple catch to Odean Smith at short fine leg. The salute celebration comes out! Rishabh Pant c Odean Smith b Sheldon Cottrell 8(8)
OUT! Virat Kohli departs as Fabian Allen has removed the big one. Kohli, who was looking good up until now, miscued one and Kieron Pollard, one of the best fielders in the Windies camp, takes a simple catch. Kohli is extremely unhappy with himself as he knows he has given it away. Virat Kohli c Pollard b Fabian Allen 17(13)
India ticking along pretty well now. Virat Kohli hit Akeal Hosein for a beautiful boundary down the ground and the runs keep on flowing for the hosts. West Indies preferably need Virat Kohli's wicket right now as Ishan Kishan is playing quite an uncharacteristic innings here. Anyway, India are going well now and do not need much. Ishan Kishan c Fabian Allen b Roston Chase 35(42)
Roston Chase is bowling well here but India have managed to score runs and keep the rate in check. A good contest awaits here. West Indies need one more wicket here while for India, this partnership between Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan can do the job.
OUT! Windies have a wicket and it is that of the captain, Rohit Sharma. The Indian skipper went for a big shot but ended up skying the ball and Odean Smith took a very well-judged catch near the boundary. The much-needed breakthrough comes their way and West Indies would aim to build on this to put pressure on India. Rohit Sharma c Odean Smith b Roston Chase 40(19) [4s-4 6s-3]
After humbling West Indies in the ODIs, India are all set to take the field against the two-time T20 world champions in the T20I series. All three matches in this series would be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. For India, it would be the start of preparations for the T20 World Cup 2022 later this year as the Rohit Sharma-led side would look to narrow down on a squad for the showpiece event in Australia. Sharma, who has been a very successful captain in T20s for his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians, would look to repeat the same result with the Indian team, in what would be his second assignment since assuming full-time responsibility of the side in the shortest format.
West Indies are a tough side in this format as they would aim to carry on the momentum they had after beating England in a T20I series prior to this tour. Their skipper Kieron Pollard, who missed two ODIs due to injury, would be eager on returning to form. This series promises to be a competitive one with both teams having stars who are good enough to win games on their own.
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