Their 120-run stand came at a run-rate of over 7.50 to overcome the 255-run target more than two overs to spare
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Scorer: Chandan Duorah | Commentator: Hemant Brar (@Cricquest)
That's all from our side. See you soon.
Kohli: Last couple of games presented a challenge for me but Shreyas' knock was game-changer today. [On if Iyer can bat a bit higher] He has suddenly presented a role for himself, coming in and playing according to the situation. At no stage he looked like getting out. [On thumb] I don't think it's a fracture otherwise I wouldn't have continued. It's a just split of the nail. [On rain break] We were a bit nervous, thinking they can take advantage as the outfield will be wet. But our bowlers did well. Looking forward to the Test series.
Virat Kohli is both Man of the Match and Man of the Series.
Holder: I think the batters did a reasonable job. I thought we were always in the game. We put Kohli down early and he made us pay. We have let ourselves down a lot in the recent past. It's a matter of us to really sit down and think. There is a lot of work to be done at a level below us as well. Our regional cricket is not up to the mark as that of the rest of the world.
Time for presentation.
Kohli's currently averaging 60.31 - his highest-ever at the end of an innings. However, India might be a little concerned about his thumb. He looked in some serious pain after being hit by a Roach lifter.
Rivlud: "Did Kohli give a chance in today's innings?" -- Yes, very early on. But Shai Hope spilled the catch behind the stumps.
Ananya: "Had Kohli converted at least 3 of his 5 fifties in world cup.... he would have been only 1 shy of sachin !!! What a player !!!" -- Sachin has 49. Kohli is on 43 currently. Doesn't add up, right?
6.12pm It wasn't an easy chase but a comfortable win in the end for India, thanks to Kohli and Iyer. Back-to-back hundreds for Kohli but spare a moment to appreciate Iyer's knock. After India lost Dhawan and Pant in the space of three balls, his counter-attacking knock ensured India never lost the momentum. In the end, they romped home with six wickets and 15 balls to spare.
Meanwhile, Gayle is leading everyone off the field. Is that a sign he is bowing out of at least ODIs?
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