Skipper Virat Kohli and debutant Ishan Kishan hit half-centuries as India hammered England by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 international in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Chasing 165 for victory, a blazing second-wicket stand of 94 between Kohli, who finished unbeaten on 73, and Kishan saw India romp home in 17.5 overs and level the five-match series at 1-1.
As it happened: India vs England, second T20I
Left-hander Kishan, just 22, hit 56 off 32 balls before he fell to Adil Rashid’s leg-spin. Kohli hit form after three ducks in his five previous innings to seal the match with a four and a six.
“We ticked all the boxes. It did get easier to bat in the second innings,” said Kohli after the game. “Special mention to Ishan Kishan, a quality knock on debut. He’s a fearless character and should continue the same way.”
Kishan, who won the player of the match award, added: “Credit to the team management for backing me. Have learnt a lot from my time with Mumbai Indians…
