Kohli scored 52 off 42 balls in the second T20I against West Indies.
Kohli, who struggled for runs in the ODI series and the first T20I, looked at his fluent best from the word go. The former skipper played some gorgeous strokes and notched up his fifty in 39 deliveries. He got out on 52 off 41 balls and his knock was studded with 7 fours and 1 six.
Speaking in the mid-innings, Kohli said he wanted to stay positive when he went out to bat in the second T20I.
"I had decided when I went in to stay positive but then we lost a few wickets. I still wanted to keep going but unfortunately, I got out. I was happy with my intent that I wanted to play my shots. Sometimes you play with responsibility, over a period of time, you tend to ask if you want to play the big shots early," Kohli told host broadcaster Star Sports after India's innings came to an end.
"You don't want to be reckless but at the same time, you want to play your shots. That is the balance you strive for. Today I was happy with that balance. The wicket was gripping in the middle so if we are smart with the ball we have got enough. Special mention to Rishabh and Venky in the end. They have got us those 10 extra runs," he added.
Apart from Virat Kohli, wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant slammed 52 not out off 28 balls while Venkatesh Iyer contributed 18-ball 33* as the hosts piled up 186/5 in their stipulated 20 overs after being asked to bat first.
(With ANI inputs)