NEW DELHI: Pakistan and South Africa's convincing wins over Australia and Bangladesh respectively have put India in a catch-22 situation ahead of their last league game against West Indies.
Simply put, a win over the Windies on Sunday will take India to the second spot in Group B, leaving them with the daunting task of having to face Australia in their quarterfinal match in Ahmedabad on March 24, a situation they would like to avoid.
If they lose on Sunday, they will have to face Sri Lanka instead. Which one will be an easier opponent in their quest for a semifinal slot? The Indians would probably have been happier meeting either New Zealand or Pakistan at home.
If India beat WI, they finish second and so face Australia who are third in Group A. If WI beat India for the second spot, they will face Group A runners-up Sri Lanka. West Indies also face a similar dilemma: Who will be easier quarterfinal opponents, Pakistan or Sri Lanka?
Simply put, a win over the Windies on Sunday will take India to the second spot in Group B, leaving them with the daunting task of having to face Australia in their quarterfinal match in Ahmedabad on March 24, a situation they would like to avoid.
If they lose on Sunday, they will have to face Sri Lanka instead. Which one will be an easier opponent in their quest for a semifinal slot? The Indians would probably have been happier meeting either New Zealand or Pakistan at home.
If India beat WI, they finish second and so face Australia who are third in Group A. If WI beat India for the second spot, they will face Group A runners-up Sri Lanka. West Indies also face a similar dilemma: Who will be easier quarterfinal opponents, Pakistan or Sri Lanka?
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