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What We Learned from India’s Four-Wicket Victory Over West Indies

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India Win by 4 Wickets

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India Win by 4 Wickets

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Led by captain MS Dhoni's unbroken match-winning half-century, India defeated West Indies and remained undefeated to cement itself as the hottest team thus far at the World Cup. Fans in Perth watched as India bowled West Indies out for 182, remaining as one of two unbeaten teams (New Zealand).

“I think it was a difficult wicket, with variable bounce and extra bounce for the fast bowlers,” Dhoni said after the game.

Fielding Can Still Improve

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India Win by 4 Wickets

Fielding Can Still Improve

World Cup Cricket India Australia Fish Eye Pitch
India Win by 4 Wickets

West Indies won the toss, but it was really India that ended up playing with the better pitch conditions. West Indies were struggled from the very beginning, but were helped out by four dropped catches from India. Despite dropped catches however, India remained in control thanks to the bowling. Mohammed Shami could be India's No. 1 weapon going forward. He took 3 wickets, retiring Dwayne Smith, Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy for 35 runs in 8 overs.

Dhoni's Cool, Calm and Composed

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Dhoni's Cool, Calm and Composed

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What India has, and many sides do not, is a leader who can maintain a certain level of composure regardless of the consequences. Jason Holder's 64-ball 57 - through the multiple dropped catches - had a chance to put India in danger.

Dhoni's calm play, however, was a thing of beauty. Ashwin played Robin to Dhoni's batman as he finished with 45 not out.

Rohit Ghosh is a Senior Writer for www.Rantsports.com. Follow him on Twitter @RohitGhosh. “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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