India vs Sri Lanka 2016: Five takeaways from India vs Sri Lanka T20I series

#5 India- the favourites for World T20

The West Indies, fielding a first-choice squad, are perhaps the only other formidable-looking sideapart from India, who have emerged as clear favourites

India, just like last time, are coasting to the World Twenty20 with a solid, fixed XI and a strong bench. India have been drawn into a tough group with Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan, but going by current form, it would be a major shock if they don't make it to the semis.

West Indies, after scaring the world with their board-player dispute, are now with a first-choice XI, and are perhaps the only other team that looks formidable on paper.

But as Sri Lanka showed last time, the format can be extremely unpredictable, and matches can turn very quickly on the back of an individual’s brilliance. As evidenced by different winners in every edition of the event, the World T20 could still be anyone’s game.

Having said that, India definitely look the strongest on paper, followed closely by the Windies and the new-look England side.