Twitter Reacts As India Start T20I Series With A Comfortable 6-Wicket Win Over West Indies
Updated - 17 Feb 2022, 12:00 PM
The first match of the three-match T20 International series between Rohit Sharma-led India National Cricket Team and Kieron Pollard-led West Indies National Cricket Team commenced at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, February 16 and Rohit Sharma-led side won by 6 wickets.
India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the match and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi made his debut. Captain Kieron Pollard made a comeback in the West Indies side after missing a few ODI games against India due to a niggle.
Experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar got the first breakthrough for India in the first over itself. He dismissed Brandon King in the 5th ball of the first over. Deepak Chahar bowled the second over and he gave away 8 runs. West Indies batters scored 6,7,10 and 9 runs in the next 4 overs and at the end of the powerplay, West Indies were at 44/1.
Just after the powerplay leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Kyle Mayers, who scored 31 runs off 24 runs including 7 fours, in the 5th ball of the 7th over.
Meanwhile, debutant Ravi Bishnoi produced a 2-wicket over in the 11th over of the West Indies innings. He dismissed Roston Chase, who only managed to score 4 runs off 10 balls and Rovman Powell who scored 2 runs off 3 balls. Also, West Indies lost Akeal Hosein in the 5th ball of the 14th over and at the end of the 15th over they were at 96/5.
The 16th and 17th overs turned out to be big ones for the West Indies as batters Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard managed to add 29 runs in two overs. In the 18th over Harshal Patel gave away 10 runs but picked a huge wicket of Nicholas Pooran.
Explosive batsman Nicholas Pooran was the top run-getter for West Indies as he managed to score 61 runs off 43 balls including 4 fours and 5 sixes.
In the 19th and 20th over, West Indies batters managed to score just 12 and 10 runs and West Indies were able to post 157 runs on the board.
While chasing the target Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan managed to score only 3 runs in the first over. Then, captain Rohit Sharma decided to go berserk against the West Indies bowling unit and he smashed the bowlers all over the park.
Rohit Sharma was dismissed by Roston Chase in the 8th over and the Indian skipper managed to score 40 runs off 19 balls including 4 fours and 3 sixes. After Rohit’s wicket India lost wickets at regular intervals as Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant got out in the 12th, 13th and 15th over.
In the end, middle-order batsman Suryakumar Yadav and fast-bowling all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer guided India towards a comfortable 6-wicket victory with Venkatesh Iyer finishing off in style by smashing a six.
Here’s How Twitter Reacted To India’s Win Over West Indies:
Surya Kumar Yadav certainly on the way to become India’s finisher. #topbatter
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 16, 2022
India defeats West Indies to go 1-0 in the series. Rohit started the chase exceptionally, India looked to have lose their way in between, but Suryakumar Yadav's marvelous knock in the end takes India home with a great win.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 16, 2022
Just wondering how KKR have never fielded a lot of India internationals regularly. When Gambhir played, he wasn't an India regular either. Ab even Rahane might not play for India regularly. ?
Yes, there's Gill of late.. Shreyas comes too. Seeing Venky do decent seems so nice!
— Sarah Waris (@swaris16) February 16, 2022
Rohit Sharma after becoming full-time captain of India:
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Won— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 16, 2022
Suryakumar Yadav is just too good, just gets better everytime.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 16, 2022
Good time for Suryakumar Yadav to be the finisher India needs in T20s
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) February 16, 2022
India Won the First T20I match by 6 Wickets against West Indies and takes 1-0 lead in this series. Ravi Bishnoi is the Star with ball, and Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav with the bat. Well played, India. pic.twitter.com/aAIM6oGgpo
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) February 16, 2022
VENKATESH IYER finishes things off in STYLE??
Strike Rate 184.62?#INDvWI #WIvsIND pic.twitter.com/eAhok0WQgw
— KKR Bhakt?| Wear Mask? (@KKRSince2011) February 16, 2022
The name is @ImRo45 ?? T20 Don ❤ pic.twitter.com/zQcKjs1qFQ
— தளபதி தனபால் ツ (@MasterDhanapal) February 16, 2022
Very good temperament from @surya_14kumar taking it on himself to close out the game and finish it for India. Good to see. #IndvsWI
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) February 16, 2022
Venkatesh Iyer hits the winning runs for #TeamIndia as we win by 6 wickets.@Paytm #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/aaE7FUOR9J
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 16, 2022
You expect better from West Indies in t20s. Two take aways for team India in this game, Ravi bishnoi’s bowling and Venkatesh Iyer finishing the game. #INDvWI
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 16, 2022
#Hitman leads India towards victory. What a way to finish things off. Suryakumar Yadav?#INDvsWI
— Samarth Singh (@Samarth63807150) February 16, 2022
INDIA WIN the First T20i against West Indies And Leading the series with 1-0.
Congratulations ??#INDvWI | @ImRo45 | #RohitSharma #T20I pic.twitter.com/vGCPzmptMx
— Akashkumar (@Akash_5_8_6_9) February 16, 2022
India Won the First T20I match by 6 Wickets against West Indies and takes 1-0 lead in this series. Ravi Bishnoi is the Star with ball, and Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav with the bat. Well played, India. pic.twitter.com/NMn4X35mx9
— SportsBash (@thesportsbash) February 16, 2022
Just love the way Venkatesh Iyer hits the ball, remind me of an old school left-hander batsman. He should be given more chances to play in T20 format. #INDvWI #IndvsWI
— Shubham Dalmia?? (@thesonofsports) February 16, 2022
AT LAST INDIA WON EMPHATICALLY IYER HITS 6 FOR VICTORY. pic.twitter.com/kAhgwd2CUV
— DR. SUMAN KUMAR SALHOTRA (@SumanSalhotra) February 16, 2022
INDIA WIN the First T20i against West Indies And Leading the series with 1-0.
Congratulations ??#INDvWI | @ImRo45 | #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/IQjphxb9oA
— ????? ????? ?#MI (@SidharthshuklaC) February 16, 2022
Great finish by SKY and Venky. India will be happy with SKY taking onus to finish the games. #IndvsWI#CricketTwitter
— Navleen Kaur (@NavleenSpeaks) February 16, 2022
What strikes about Ravi Bishnoi is his smile and confidence.
There was an overthrow by Rohit Sharma which costed Bishnoi five runs but I was amazed to see that calm and that smile.
It’s so reassuring to see that in a young guy.
He is the future.— Shahab Jafri (@ShahabJafri55) February 16, 2022
It’s 7-0 since Rohit Sharma has taken over the full-time captaincy. It’s truly the NEW ERA! #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/wlnzzNwQGJ
— Abhay (@TheRampShot) February 16, 2022
He didn't get enough and fair chances. Still he makes his innings count every time he comes out to bat. Already played two match saving innings this season. SKY, the middle order batsman India desparately needed.#IndvsWI
— Neelabh Pratap Singh (@authorneelabh) February 16, 2022
Even Win% is 83. ? https://t.co/Z7bt5FCGSf
— Prakhar Pratap Singh (@Prakhar_PS1) February 16, 2022
7 Wins in A Row after Rohit appointed as Fulltime captain @ImRo45 ??
You Go Man pic.twitter.com/LTf0oBPTsT
— Vijaymad 5.O ? (@imPVKing) February 16, 2022
Nd , with a bang six from venktesh, india sealed this match with 6 wickets. Congrats Our permanent captain for getting a well deserve WIN.
HITMAN ke sath har match HIT…#INDvWI #RohitSharma @BCCI @ImRo45— I'm45Chandan (@Chandu_264) February 16, 2022
All those who keep doing #Kohli vs #RohitSharma are doing a major disservice to cricket. They are amazing and perhaps the last of "true" batsmen. Let's just these two senior stalwarts for the last leg of their international cricket journey.
— TheKingSays.. (@TheVirgoKingAJ) February 16, 2022
Drop Ishan Kishan and open with Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas iyer in the middle order.. @ImRo45
— Dilse ᴷⁿⁱᵍʰᵗᴿⁱᵈᵉʳ (@dilseKnight) February 16, 2022
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