K.L. Rahul and Rohit Sharma shared a hundred-run opening stand before skipper Virat Kohli bludgeoned an unbeaten 70 off just 29 balls as India batted the West Indies out of the series-deciding third T20I to win it by 67 runs and grab the series 2-1, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, 11 December.
It was an all-round performance from the Indian team as they excelled the opposition in every department.
Many celebrities also took to twitter to congratulate the Indian team for the series win.
Actress Saiyami Kher wrote, “ West Indies suffer from Kohli’c pain. Rohit & Rahul add to their misery.
Display of pure class, dominance & aggression by @imVkohli @ImRo45 & @klrahul11 :)
Let’s keep the form going for the 2020 t20 WC! #INDvWI”
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra said, “India has an enviable record of winning the decider in a three-or-more match series....and they added another dominating performance to that list. Lost the toss but won the match in style. Well done #IndvWI.“
Former cricketer RP Singh wrote, “Captain showed how to change gears. Both #RohitSharma and #KLRahul could have got a ton. Super spells by #shami and #deepakchahhar . #ViratKohli #INDvsWESTIND #INDvsWI . Well done team India.”
Fans also took to twitter to share their happiness and congratulate the Indian team.
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