T20 World Cup 2022: Two positives and two worries for India after victory over Bangladesh

They have now assured a spot in the semi-finals and could even top the group if they beat Zimbabwe and South Africa to lose one of their final two group games. 

However, only some things from the game against Bangladesh were positive. There were, as was expected, a few controversial moments and slip-ups on India's part. 

Here we shall look at two positives and two concerns for India after the match. 

First, the positives: 

Keeps fate in their own hands – Perhaps the worst feeling as a team in a multi-nation tournament is not being able to decide your course in the future. And given the nature of the game, it is too easy to get caught up in a battle of net run rates and rely on other teams to do you a favour. 

However, India's win ensured they won three out of their four matches in the Super 12s, and their fate remains in their own hands. Even if Pakistan stays alive in the race, all India needs to do to ensure their qualification for the semis is to beat Zimbabwe in their final group game. That's it: no complicated math, no reliance on other teams. 

Shows ability to win tight games – The game against Bangladesh was expected to be a cakewalk, yet it was anything but that. Chasing 180 to win and knowing rain could be a factor, Bangladesh came out all guns blazing in the second innings. 

Indeed, Litton Das' blitz meant that, when the rain finally came calling, Bangladesh were on course for a Duckworth Lewis Stern method win should the game be called off. And even when the match resumed, and Bangladesh lost a spate of wickets, they still fought hard. India won regardless bodes well for them in the future. 

Now for the negatives: 

Death bowling remains a concern –  Before the tournament started, there were concerns over India's ability to contain the flow of runs at the death. That became an even bigger worry when Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament. And truth be told, it isn't a concern that has been allayed in any way. 

Going into the final four overs of the game against Bangladesh, India had 50 runs to defend. That meant Bangladesh needed 12.5 runs in an over to win. It seems a tall task, but Bangladesh fell only six runs short of the target. That's a compliment to their batting and a question mark over India's death bowling. 

Batting woes- Rohit Sharma's talent does not justify the low scores, as the batsman can play an accelerator inning of 70-80 runs to give India a robust platform. Dinesh Kartik is a valuable player, but his batting is giving fuel to critics as Rishabh Pant is waiting in the dugout and is an exceptional hitter in this format.