Kohli pleased about India finally pulling off big score batting first

India captain Virat Kohli said best aspect of series-clinching win over West Indies in third and final T20 International was that his team finally mand to post a big score while batting first. While India have been good at chasing for a while w, y have been making a conscious effort to amass big totals batting first ahe of T20 World Cup next year.  Kohli led from front smashing an unbeaten 70 off 29 balls as India beat West Indies by 67 runs in third T20 on Wednesday. 

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For someone who is more of a boundary-hitter, Kohli hit seven sixes in his whirlwind kck. "We h spoken a lot (big first innings score). It was about going out on field and executing. I h opportunity to do something different, which I don't usually do. I told KL to stay on till end, and said I'll try and smash a few," said Kohli at post-match presentation.

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Kohli wanted to show a different facet of his batting and couldn't have chosen a better day than his second wedding anniversary and said series win was a "special gift" to his wife Anushka Sharma.  "It was a pretty special innings and also being our second wedding anniversary, it was a special gift. It was a special night and one of best innings I have played," Kohli said. 

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One could have been surprised by his modesty when skipper said that he feels he can contribute across formats.   "I kw that I can contribute in all formats, it's about putting your mind to it. My role becomes crucial, because I have to play two roles. I'm trying to be able to play like this as well," he ded. He praised KL Rahul for his 91 off 56 balls and Rohit Sharma for his 71 off 34. duo ded 135 for opening stand.  "You have to do it out re in middle to gain confidence from it. I think two guys in middle with clarity, way Rahul and Rohit played today, that is key. Batting first (earlier), we've been too tight and hesitant, should we go for it, should we t," he said.

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