India did well to reach 300 - even against Holland. The 'multipurpose' ground in Jamaica looked as though it was just that; the wicket might have been imported from the Kalahari Desert with its uneven bounce. But at least most of the players got their eye in.

For Kiwi fans, the disappointment of the smallish total against Bangladesh was compensated by the assurance that Oram was back. He did well to score 88 with a recently broken finger.