World Cup Match -28 India v West Indies

ICC Cricket World cup 2015, Pool B  : 28th  Match  between India v West Indies at Perth, on  March 6, 2015.

West Indies win the toss and elected to bat First

Match Result was India won by 4 wickets
India Score 185 runs and loss of 6 wickets  in 39.1 Overs
West Indies Score 182 runs and loss of 10 wickets in 44.2 Overs

Player of the match was Mohammed Shami (India) for his bowling performance of   35/3

Team India has been Undefeated from last 8 Matches in World Cup (2011,2015).


Today win was MS Dhoni's 59th Overseas ODI win as Indian Captain the most by any Indian captain, beating Ganguly (58 wins out of India).

India's record when MS Dhoni remained NOT OUT while chasing

India Won 37, Tied 1, Lost 1

The lost ODI was against Pakistan at Kolkata in 2013.

The tied ODI was against Sri Lanka at Adelaide in 2012.
Analysis 
Positives for India from this match.

1) Their consistent bowling performance continues.
2) Good thing that they did not rest Shami, so that he won't lost his momentum. Great performance by the Indian Pacers lead by Shami.
3) MS Dhoni finds "some" form. Well supported by Ashwin. 
4) Ashwin-Jadeja spin pair prove that they deserve a spot in the eleven.

Negatives for India from this match.

1) Poor catching by the fielders. The fielding was good though.
2) Top order collapses for the first time in this World Cup.
3) Rohit Sharma not capitalizing from his decent last innings against UAE.
4) Poor way of attacking bouncers by Suresh Raina and losing his wicket playing a reluctant shot.

Overall it has been a very good performance by team India. Hope this momentum continues for the rest of the tournaments.