India vs West Indies, Highlights, 2nd T20I at Thiruvananthapuram, Full Cricket Score: Windies win by 8 wickets

Lendl Simmons, Man of the match for his unbeaten 67

Simmons: Like playing against India. They are a challenge. Glad to have got the opportunity again. It did not start as I wanted today. I am a bit old school. I take my time and then get going. I understand my role in this team. I knew Pooran and those guys will get boundaries later on, I tried to stay for long.

Kieron Pollard: These things happen (on 10th spot in ICC rankings). What we can control is what’s in front of us. We came back well in the death overs to restrict them under 180. Some guys who’ve from the CPL and I’m very excited for them as this is their chance. Walsh bowled full four overs today, Kesrick was brilliant and I just hope that they go out there and enjoy themselves. 

The most I can do is pass my knowledge to the younger guys. It is what it is (on aggressive body language) and every time I get out there, I’m just looking to lead my team to victory. We are looking forward to that series decider in Mumbai.

Most sixes v India in India in a T20I match:

15 – West Indies, Hyderabad, 2019
12 – West Indies, Trivandrum, 2019*
11 – West Indies, Mumbai, 2016

Most consecutive T20I wins for India against an opponent:

8 v Bangladesh, 2009-18
7 v Australia, 2013-17
7 v Sri Lanka, 2016-17
7 v West Indies, 2018-19* (Ended today)

FOUR! That’s it! West Indies win. And win by eight wickets and 9 balls remaining. 

Short ball from Chahar and Pooran pulls it away for four runs to make it 1-1 in the three-match series. What a performance from the visitors.

After 18 overs,West Indies 168/2 ( Lendl Simmons 66 , Nicholas Pooran (W) 34)

Formalities left as Windies just a boundary away for a win. Bhuvneshwar leaks 14 off the last over, one boundary and a six hit. Very ordinary show from the pacers.

After 17 overs,West Indies 154/2 ( Lendl Simmons 64 , Nicholas Pooran (W) 22)

Think West Indies have sealed the victory for themselves. Simmons batting with authority. Pooran showing why he is so so special. Indian bowlers have been very ordinary today. 12 off the last over by Chahar. West Indies need 17 runs in 18 balls

After 16 overs,West Indies 142/2 ( Lendl Simmons 57 , Nicholas Pooran (W) 18)

This is Windies game now. Very difficult for India to stage a comeback from hereon. Simmons has played a magical innings after being dropped at the start of the innings. We have seen such a template before. Havn’t we? West Indies need 29 runs in 24 balls.

After 15 overs,West Indies 127/2 ( Lendl Simmons 53 , Nicholas Pooran (W) 7)

Chahal gives away 14 in the over. This is a bad effort considering India made a good comeback in the last over. Need to follow it up with a tight over. West Indies need 44 runs in 30 balls.

After 14 overs,West Indies 113/2 ( Lendl Simmons 46 , Nicholas Pooran (W) 0)

India get the second wicket and the dangerous looking Hetmyet thanks to a superb fielding effort by Indian captain. On a day when India have fielder so poorly, Kohli has pulled off an extra-ordinary catch. This should lift India.

After 13 overs,West Indies 99/1 ( Lendl Simmons 44 , Shimron Hetmyer 11)

Windies are in driver’s seat here. But India not completely out of the contest. The bowlers have not understood the right length here and not many have tried to use the slow nature of the track to best use. West Indies need 72 runs in 42 balls.

After 12 overs,West Indies 91/1 ( Lendl Simmons 39 , Shimron Hetmyer 8)

Hetmyer is here with a massive six. It was as if nobody noticed he had come in to bat. Jadeja comes into the attack and gives away 8 runs. West Indies need 80 runs in 48 balls.

After 11 overs,West Indies 83/1 ( Lendl Simmons 38 , Shimron Hetmyer 1)

Simmons is batting well now. He is striking the ball almost at will. India continue to be sloppy in the field. Dube introduced into the attack and he oversteps once to hand a free hit to Simmons, who hits a boundary on it. West Indies need 88 runs in 54 balls.

After 10 overs,West Indies 73/1 ( Lendl Simmons 30 , Shimron Hetmyer 0)

Quality glovework from Pant and great comeback from Sundar, who has had a tough match so far. He stuck to the right line and finally some success for him. Windies lose their first wicket. They need 98 runs in 60 balls.

After 9 overs,West Indies 71/0 ( Lendl Simmons 29 , Evin Lewis 39)

Simmons joins the party with some lusty blows. Jadeja with a bad fielding effort. How often do you see that on the ground? Just that sort of a day for India on the field. 12 runs off the over.

After 8 overs,West Indies 59/0 ( Lendl Simmons 17 , Evin Lewis 39)

India lose their only review. That was a very poor LBW review as neither keeper nor the bowler had any idea whether the ball was hitting the stumps. Turns out the the impace was outside the off stump.