SPORT-T20-LD-IND 2LST (RPT)

While in the first 10 overs India conceded just 47 runs including a
mere five boundaries, spinners struggled to keep the run flow in check and
the last 10 overs cost India 93 runs. The slow bowlers could not weave
the same magic they had created in the first Twenty20 and leaked 95 runs in
the 12 overs shared by Pragyan Ojha, Amit Mishra and R Ashwin. Ashwin
leaked most runs as he ended up giving away 48 runs in his four overs.
Taibu, whose 45 came off 40 balls with just two fours, shaped the hosts
innings well and along with Charles Coventry (28 off 13) rescued the side
with a defiant 43-run stand for the fourth wicket. Before that stand
opener Brendan Taylor played a patient 33-ball 27 to help the side overcome
the early jolts of losing Hamilton Masakadza (2) and Chamu Chibhabha (7).
Indian pacers, especially Ashok Dinda, were exceptional and did a tremendous
job. The Bengal medium fast bowler gave away just 15 runs in his four-over
quota and took two wickets. Things were set beautifully for India but
gritty batting by Taibu and Coventry made it a contest for the visitors. PTI
AT KAB