IND vs WI: It Was Very Important Innings From Virat Kohli, He Took The Pressure Off Me – Rohit Sharma After 8-Run Win In 2nd T20I

Rohit Sharma-led India National Cricket Team won the second match of the three-match T20I series against the West Indies National Cricket Team by 8 runs at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Friday to seal the series.

Losing the toss and batting first, opener Ishan Kishan got out after scoring 2 runs off 10 balls. However, captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli batted brilliantly and added 49 runs together. Also, young all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant had an excellent 75 runs partnership that helped India score 186 runs.

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Chasing the target West Indies openers batted poorly but Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell performed amazingly. However, it was not for West Indies to level the series.

Always a fear when you are playing against these guys – Rohit Sharma

During the post-match presentation, Indian captain Rohit Sharma said that playing against West Indies is always a tough thing but they were well prepared and executed the plans very well. He said:

“Always a fear when you are playing against these guys. We knew it would be a little tough. We were very well prepared. Under pressure, we executed all our plans. It was very critical given the point of time.”

Rohit Sharma showered praise on Virat Kohli and said that the former captain took the pressure off him. Also, he lauded Rishabh Pant and Venkatesh Iyer for their amazing batting performance in the second T20I. He asserted:

“Experience plays a part. He was hitting those yorkers and that odd bouncer. We believe in his talent. It was a very important innings from Virat. He took the pressure off me. Great finish from Pant and Iyer as well.”

Rohit further added that he is disappointed with the fielding performance of the team. He elaborated:

“Very happy to see how he has progressed. To see such maturity is very pleasing. He backs his skills and that is what every captain wants. In the end, he wanted to bowl one over as well. We need such characters in our team. We were a bit sloppy on the field. A little disappointed with that. The game would have been different had we taken those catches.”

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