First of all India's top order batsmen didnt perform well. Low scores could not be chased. Some top order batsmen like Raina and Rohit Sharma could not handle short pitched bouncers. In all the super 8 matches, India could not put up a healthy score in the first 6 or 8 overs. Second reason was the failure of Ishant Sharma in the Super 8 matches. The medium pacers could not contain runs nor take wickets at important situations.
