In Kolkata, on Sunday, India's batting finally found its rhythm, but questions remain about their bowling against a formidable West Indies in a crucial T20 World Cup match.
The West Indies' defeat to South Africa and India's dominant win over Zimbabwe have made this Group 1 Super Eights clash a must-win situation for both teams.
The winner will advance to the second semi-final against England in Mumbai.
India's batting performance against Zimbabwe was particularly impressive. With Sanju Samson back in form, all six batsmen contributed effectively. Samson, despite scoring only 24, provided a crucial early boost.
Abhishek Sharma, who had struggled in previous matches, found his rhythm and contributed significantly.
Tilak Varma also impressed in his new role, scoring 44 off 16 balls.
India's total of 256/4 was the highest score of the tournament, but they still face a challenging task.
Varun Chakravarthy's performance has been a concern. While he has shown glimpses of his potential, his inconsistency has been a worry.
Against South Africa, he conceded 47 runs in four overs, and against Zimbabwe, he leaked 35 runs, despite trying to bowl fuller.
The West Indies, on the other hand, have been a strong team throughout the tournament. They typically start cautiously before unleashing a powerful attack in the final overs.
Their recent win over South Africa, where they recovered from a shaky start to post 187/7, showcased their resilience.
Shimron Hetmyer's move to No.3 has also been a successful one.
The West Indies have a deep batting lineup, with players like Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd capable of scoring big runs.
Their pace attack, led by Jason Holder, is also dangerous.
The West Indies' bowling attack, led by Jason Holder, is also dangerous.
The match starts at 7 pm IST.
