Kohli, Rahane build India's lead

August 25, 2019 00:26

Ind 112-3 (43 ovs) & 297 vs WI 222 | Scorecard

A slightly short ball from Chase as Rahane taps it behind point for one. The next ball is flighted right up as Kohli is able to whip it off his pads for a couple.

Two more singles off the next two balls as India are able to keep the scoreboard ticking with West Indies adopting a defensive ploy after the tea break.

Holder looking to keep things tight from his end as West Indies are looking to build some pressure but India's two senior most batsmen will be happy not having to face the two best fast bowlers from the opposition camp.

The runs are coming easily against off-spinner as Kohli picks a single off the first ball and Rahane clips the next through midwicket for two runs. Three more singles as six runs come from the 42nd over, with the lead growing at a steady rate.

Another tight over from Holder as Rahane defends the first five balls and keeps strike with one from the last ball.

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