Kolkata: India won the first match of the Twenty20 series against the West Indies by six wickets. Chasing the Windies’ target of 158, India lost just four wickets in 18.5 overs.
The innings of captain Rohit Sharma, Ishant Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Venkatesh Iyer were crucial in India’s victory.
Royals openers Kanrohit Sharma and Ishant Kishan open for India It’s about the beginning. Rohit hit 40 off 19 balls, including three sixes and four fours. Th. Ishan Kishan also scored 35 runs.
Virat Kohli came out on top with 17 runs. Surya Kumar Yadav (34) and Venkatesh Aiyar (24) were the other notable contributors. Ka The led India to victory.
Batting first, Guinea lost by seven wickets in 20 overs. He scored 157 runs in the loss. Nicolas Spur’s half-century strengthened the Windies. He finished with 61 off 43 balls, including five sixes and four fours.
Mayers also gave his full support. Mayers scored 31 off 24 balls. Purana and Mayers combined for a 47-run stand. Akeel Hossain also scored 10 runs. Captain Pollard was out for 24 off 19 balls.
Spinner Ravi Bishnoi makes his debut for India. Bishnoi took two wickets for 17 runs in four overs. Harshal Patel also took two wickets. Venkatesh Iyer, India’s sixth bowling option, bowled an over in the match. Venkatesh conceded just four runs but did not take a wicket.