Kieron Pollard said that he prides on being captain of the team. (AP Photo) HIGHLIGHTS West Indies kept 3-match T20 series alive with a compact eight-wicket victory against hosts India A 'proud' Windies skipper Kieron Pollard heaped rich praise on his teammates West Indies and India will play the decider at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on December 11 A disciplined West Indies kept the three-match T20 series alive with a compact eight-wicket victory against hosts India in the second game that was played in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

A 'proud' Windies skipper Kieron Pollard heaped rich praise on his teammates as the visitors restricted India to 170/7 and then chased down the target with eight wickets and nine balls to spare.

Pollard said that the team did well to restrict India to 170 after the start they had got thanks to Shivam Dube. "To be able to restrict India to 170 after my expensive over, it was fantastic," Pollard said in the post-match presentation.

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West Indies opener Lendl Simmons (67*) along with Evin Lewis (40) gave the visitors a solid start with a 73-run opening stand and Nicholas Pooran (38*) completed the formalities as the Caribbeans gunned down the target with nine balls to spare.

"The way we batted, we had discussed how to approach the game, and the boys played it well. We have some guys who have done well from the CPL, and we are excited for them. I am pretty excited for this young bunch," he said.

West Indies' ploy of bowling back of the length did work as the deliveries were not easily coming onto the bat making it difficult for hitting through the line.

Pollard said that he prides on being captain of the team. "I am continuing to enjoy my cricket. Most I can do is pass on the knowledge to the youngsters. We will have good results if we stay as a unit. I pride myself on being a leader. God has given me the talent to play cricket. So when I come out, I come out with a will to win. And now captain, the will is stronger. But there were areas we need to improve about: a couple of wides, a couple of no-balls. We look forward to the final game at Wankhede," he said.

With the series levelled at 1-1, West Indies and India will play the decider at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on December 11.

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