Bounced into submission against Australia and the West Indies, India have a last-gasp chance to remain in the World Twenty20 with a win in their final Super Eight match against Sri Lanka today.
It’s not quite that simple, however. While a loss will mean game over for India in the Caribbean, a win offers just the chance of moving through to the semi-finals.
The first variable is the result in the final match of their Super Eight group between Australia and the West Indies: if the hosts win, India are out of the competition, regardless of their result against Sri Lanka. However, if Australia lives up to expectations and defeats Chris Gayle’s team then the margin of any India victory over Sri Lanka becomes crucial.
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