The West Indies captain, Nicholas Pooran, said that "he can finally breathe now" as the host defeated Team India by 5 wickets in the second T20I to level the five-match T20I series on Monday (August 1) at Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts, and Nevis.
Following four consecutive defeats in the ongoing limited-overs series against India, West Indies made a brilliant comeback in the second T20I and outclassed the touring side on Monday thanks to Brandon King (68) and Obed McCoy's (6/17). It was McCoy’s career-best figures and the best for the West Indies.
The West Indies chased down the total with four balls to spare after dismissing the Indian team for a below-par total of 138, and Pooran was happy with his team’s all-round efforts in the second T20I.
Nicholas Pooran said after the match: “I can finally breathe now. It has been a tough summer, we have lost a couple of close games. Happy to cross the line. Bowlers were fantastic.”
He added, “Bowlers were fantastic. Obed McCoy. They used the pitch, the conditions, and the wind well. The batters got us off to a good start, and even though we stumbled, a win is a win in the end.”
Hailing Brandon and McCoy for the brilliant performances, the West Indies skipper said: “King batted really well, thought he should win the game for us, but he will learn from this. Devon Thomas (31*) returned from an injury and came trumps in his home ground.”
He added, “McCoy is a bit of a freak, and we need to deal with him, but today he was excellent. Was smart bowling to Dinesh Karthik, lovely to have him in the team. Good to have the left-arm option as well. It wasn’t good day for me and Hetmyer today, but we want to continue taking responsibility.”
(With Firstpost Inputs)
