ICC World Cup 2015: India vs West Indies - Player ratings

Indian players celebrating after taking Gayle’s wicket

So its four from four, and India are the only team to have a confirmed quarter-final slot after New Zealand in Group A. MS Dhoni’s calm and composed unbeated 45* helped India clinch the win against the Caribbean side after Shami led the Indian bowling with 3 wickets. As the Indian juggernaut continues and the West Indians are busy licking their wounds, here’s a look at the player ratings for the match.

India

Rohit Sharma – 2/10

Sharma’s indifferent World Cup campaign continues. After a decent outing against UAE, people expected him to fare well versus his favourite opposition. But that was not to be. He spent thirty minutes and scored just seven, wasting the efforts he took to settle down.

Shikhar Dhawan – 2/10

Lasted just four overs, and scored just nine runs. Apart from a few saves in the field, there’s nothing that he did to ensure an Indian win. He might want to sit down and watch highlights of India’s game against South Africa.

Virat Kohli – 7/10

In the eye of the storm lately, Kohli fought hard for his 33. On a pitch that batsmen failed to understand properly, he scored at a significantly high strike rate and spent close to an hour in the middle. One bad pull shot was what cost his wicket. Don’t forget his contribution while fielding though.

Ajinkya Rahane – 5/10

Appeared a bit confused regarding his role in the batting line-up. His intent oscillated from aggression to watchful caution, and he ended up indulging properly in neither. Like Sharma, Rahane could have done more after spending so much time in the middle.

Suresh Raina – 6/10

Was edgy against the short-ball, as expected. But scored some valuable runs for his team. Had he stayed longer, the palpitations that the Indians faced later on could be avoided. As usual, was a live-wire on the field.

MS Dhoni – 9/10

Perhaps the greatest ODI batsman that India has ever produced, MS Dhoni reaffirmed his worth yet again. When everyone around him fell trying to attempt exuberant shots, he stayed calm, picking up the singles and the twos. Rotating the strike with ease and comforting the dressing room like never before. Some of Dhoni’s decisions while captaining were masterstrokes, like continuing to attack a dangerous looking Chris Gayle.

Ravindra Jadeja – 7/10

Picked up two important wickets towards the end of the West Indies batting. However, Jadeja is unable to justify his place as a batting all-rounder, as he continues to provide uninspiring performances with the bat. The rash shot to get out was an example of how under utilized he is as a batsman.

Ravichandran Ashwin – 7/10

Picked up the wicket of Carter, just when he had started looking good. With the bat, ensured that India didn’t lose any more wicket after Jadeja’s and provided MS Dhoni with an opportunity to finish the chase without worry.

Mohit Sharma – 7/10

Recovered brilliantly after failing to take a catch and orchestrated an important run out. With the ball in hand, he discharged his duties to perfection, giving away absolutely nothing and picking up a wicket. Mohit has been the silver lining in Ishant Sharma’s injury.

Mohammed Shami – 9/10

The Man of the Match has silenced many of his detractors, who continued to doubt his talent despite him being the highest wicket taker of 2014. Shami broke the backbone of the West Indian batting by getting rid of Dwayne Smith and Chris Gayle early on. He bowled very well in his second spell as well.

Umesh Yadav – 8/10

Almost pulled off a stunner in the field and was as good as Shami was with the new ball. Umesh’s pace has ensured that the Indian pace battery is looking as threatening as ever.

West Indies players celebrating after taking Kohli’s wicket

West Indies

Chris Gayle – 3/10

Literally threw his wicket away after swinging his bat at almost every delivery. Was also responsible for the run out that claimed Marlon Samuels’ wicket. He is yet to show is worth against teams slightly better than Zimbabwe.

Dwayne Smith – 4/10

Broke the partnership of MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina at the right time with the ball in hand. However, while batting, rotated the strike very little and eventually lost his wicket after scoring just 6.

Marlon Samuels – 4/10

Was run out after being involved in a mix up with Chris Gayle. In the field, he held on to two good catches and bowled three tight overs.

Jonathan Carter – 5/10

Eventually, Carter’s 21 runs mattered a lot to the West Indies. He seemed settled for most of his time at the crease but fell to a needless sweep shot against Ashwin.

Denesh Ramdin – 4/10

Kept tidily behind the stumps, especially considering WACA’s steep bounce. But played the most unneeded shot of the match to get himself dismissed first ball. Has to work on his temperament in order to succeed against quality sides.

Lendl Simmons – 3/10

A lot was expected out of him when it came to stabilizing the innings. Attempted a hook out of nowhere and top edged one to long leg. In the larger scheme of things, cost his team the match.

Darren Sammy – 5/10

Although he didn’t get a bowl, Sammy did a good job in getting West Indies those additional runs towards the end of the innings. He stiched a useful partnership with the captain Jason Holder.

Andre Russell – 5/10

Got rid of the hugely talented Virat Kohli, and pegged India back by dismissing Jadeja towards the end. While batting, gave his wicket away while attempting an ambitious shot.

Jason Holder – 8/10

The star of the West Indies line-up, Holder was responsible for worsening the economy rates of the Indian bowlers towards the end of the first innings. He scored a quickfire 50-odd and took his team to 182 from what was looking like a 130 score. Made some amateur errors while captaining, like holding his best bowlers back. But overall, a good performance.

Jerome Taylor – 8/10

Bowled with menacing pace and bounce, created a lot of trouble for the Indian batsmen. It’s a pity that he didn’t get another shot at bowling to the Indian tail. Held his ground and assisted his captain with some handy runs towards the end.

Kemar Roach – 5/10

Was slightly expensive on the given day, but claimed the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane. Was erratic with the line at times.