VVS Laxman lauds King Kohli's 'masterclass' as Virat's unbeaten 94 powers India to a win

India skipper Virat Kohli's unbeaten 94 off 50 balls on Friday helped India take a 1-0 lead in  T20 series against West Indies. Taking to Twitter, former cricketer VVS Laxman hailed 'masterclass' displayed by Indian skipper and furr ackwledged K L Rahul's 'great contribution'. Kohli put on a 100-run second-wicket stand with KL Rahul, who made 62, as India reached ir target of 208 in 18.4. Laxman lauded stellar batting display by host.

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Kohli leads from front, India draw first blood

Chasing a huge total of 208, India lost wicket of 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma early. Skipper Virat Kohli and KL Rahul added 100 runs for second wicket stand. visitors n struck back after removing Rahul (62) after which wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant was involved in a 48-run third-wicket stand with Kohli. Even though Pant and Shreyas Iyer were dismissed quickly, Indian skipper did t lose his focus and anchored run chase well as he took attack to West Indian bowlers. In end, he took Men In Blue past finish line with eight balls to spare. He remained unbeaten on a 50-ball 94 at a strike rate of 188 which included six boundaries and same number of maximums. Meanwhile, 94 is also his highest score in T20I cricket. His previous highest score in shortest format was 90 which he had scored against Australia Down Under in 2016.

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