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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?
Will Sachin hit a ton of tons on Holi?
Another ton on Sunday during India's game against West Indies in Chennai will see Sachin Tendulkar notching up his 100th international century. If he manages to get the better of the Windies bowlers, he will also be posting three hundreds in a competition/series for the first time. Currently, he has 48 ODI hundreds and 51 Test tons.
Sachin is yet to score an ODI hundred in Chennai. His highest is 68 against England in 2002. However, he has five Test centuries here, including some of his most memorable knocks. Will Sunday provide another special moment?
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?
Will Sachin hit a ton of tons on Holi?
Another ton on Sunday during India's game against West Indies in Chennai will see Sachin Tendulkar notching up his 100th international century. If he manages to get the better of the Windies bowlers, he will also be posting three hundreds in a competition/series for the first time. Currently, he has 48 ODI hundreds and 51 Test tons.
Sachin is yet to score an ODI hundred in Chennai. His highest is 68 against England in 2002. However, he has five Test centuries here, including some of his most memorable knocks. Will Sunday provide another special moment?
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