India vs Pakistan, 19th Match, Super 10 Group 2 at Kolkata, Mar 19 2016 - Ball by Ball Commentary

11.20 pm I cannot overstate how good an innings this has been from Kohli, despite all of his performances in chases so far. On a pitch that was difficult to play shots on - with balls gripping the surface and turning big - Kohli seemed in such control, something every other batsman struggled with. He just made it look easy.

Robert Hoggarth: "Yesterday Root, today Kohli, shows class still has a place in t20"

From Karthik Krishnaswamy at Eden Gardens: "Umar Akmal came up to Kohli and they shook hands and hugged. Dhoni strolled that last single slowly, jauntily. Kohli ran with both his arms in the air. Kohli kept waving his bat to the crowd as he walked off the field."

Kaey: "Sachin will be a proud man, India have undoubtedly found his successor in Kohli.. "

The Man of the Match Virat Kohli: "It was a challenging wicket, that's what you want as a cricketer, new challenges to play. Last game I was very disappointed to have got out, that really hurt ... even the 49 against Pakistan in Dhaka was really satisfying, that's what you need, a tough pitch a good bowling attack and you pulling your team out of trouble ... Yuvraj weathered the storm and then smacked a few, Yuvi style ... I think these performances are good for him as well, he's in good nick."

Rakib: "Kohli only faced 4 balls from Amir. Afridi made a mistake of not bowling him when Kohli was fresh. I feel bad for Amir. "

Rakib: "Kohli only faced 4 balls from Amir. Afridi made a mistake of not bowling him when Kohli was fresh. I feel bad for Amir." Credit to him for fighting it out.

I'll have the presentation for you shortly ...

Afridi: "I want to congratulate Dhoni and his team. I was not expecting a pitch like this, I think we were a bit short with runs - 30 runs short. We didn't bowl in the right areas, I did not bowl well. Virat Kohli batted really well ..."

Dhoni: "Not like this (expect to turn) ... in the second half it got slightly better, and they had only one spinner. Initially when we saw the pitch we did not think it would turn so much. I think we can do better, there are areas we can improve, once we get into the knockouts you won't get a second chance ... If I knew from the start if it would turn so much I have no problems playing another spinner." But Dhoni explained why he wanted a third seamer in Pandya, because of the dew for instance, and because he has a lot of back up spin options.

Girish: "Root 83, Kohli 55. Waiting for special innings from Williamson and Steven Smith.. All 4 are considered considered to be in same league!!"

Phew, that brings us to an end to India-Pakistan for tonight. And to think it all began with a thunderstorm all those hours ago. Thank you for your emails today, I try and get through as many as I can. And thank you for reading. Have a good night.

Apurv: "Something that Kohli has bought to the team is his patience and calm mind while chasing.. I have never seen someone which such a calm head.. Hope I don't jinx him.."

Bidyut Ray: "take a bow Kohli, you are modern day master"

Sriram: "Just want Kohli to be till the end. Not worried about the outcome."

Dhoni has a helmet now.

Wilson : "Kohli with his chasing glasses on... yet again...!!!" He's been incredible, barely troubled.

Amir's back ...