Five memorable moments from the India-West Indies match that don't fade away

West Indies India World T20 Rohit Sharma Ajinkya Rahane
The Indian openers played steadily

Kohli’s first ball wicket

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West Indies India World T20 Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli celebrates the wicket of Johnson Charles
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Lendl Simmons and the very dangerous Charles were cruising towards the total. With 116 runs on board and 8 wickets in hand, coupled with the 7 overs that remained, it seemed like the Windies were in control, despite the high required run rate.

Wicket was the absolute ask of the hour. With almost every spinner getting smacked earlier, Dhoni turned his attention towards Virat Kohli.

Now this man had already played a sensational innings with bat. However, expecting him to do the same with the ball was absurd and asking for too much.

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But then he gave the fans utter joy.

Charles saw a part-timer and started licking his lips. As Kohli pitched the ball in, Charless went in with full strength, but mistimed the ball—which lead to the ball floating towards the hands of Rohit Sharma at long off. The Indians had got the breakthrough they needed, but…

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