When Harbhajan Singh was in operation, he batted cautiously and ensured that his side did not lose wickets. But the moment the off-spinner went off the attack, he opened his inning again to destroy the rest of the Indian bowlers, while raising 80 runs for the first wicket with Chanderpaul. India failed to handle the West Indian attack. Gayle did in a signature destructive fashion, guiding the team to 169 for six with 66- balls 98 runs. West Indies posted competitive score and Indian fielding lived up to its statement.

Chasing the target, India’s batting showed more indiscipline than the wayward West Indian bowling. In the Indian batting side, Suresh Raina hit a 25 from 32 but it was Mahendra Singh Dhoni (29) and Harbhajan Singh (14) who raised India’s hopes in the death overs, but some outstanding fielding and bowling by Dwayne Bravo spit out India's challenge. Bravo produced an outstanding direct hit from long on to get rid off Dhoni and then held a catch in the deep, off Harbhajan.