New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- India's six-wicket defeat to West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday exposed concerns relating to the bowling unit despite a promising batting display. Having been asked to bat first, India rode on Sanju Samson's knock of 82 to post 249/5 from 20 overs.

He was supported by knocks from Ishan Kishan (43), skipper Shreyas Iyer (40) and Tilak Varma (44 not out). However, despite all the effort from the batters, the Indian bowlers conceded way too many runs as Shai Hope's 102 powered West Indies to a six-wicket win.

The defeat meant that the five-match T20I series is now level 1-1, after India had clinched an eight-wicket win in the first T20I in Lucknow.

The defeat has also left the Men in Blue with a lot t...