India, Feb. 22 -- India might be victims of their own success in the T20I format, because even an unbeaten group stage campaign has felt lacklustre, and as if there are some pieces missing. Heading into the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup, India's bowling has been its usual formidable self, but the batting has posed some concerns, with the unit struggling to click in unison.

A tough opening encounter of the next stage welcomes the Indian team, as 2024 runners-up South Africa prepare to face off in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Against a powerful team which will force India's batting to be at its best, there are problems to which solutions must be found quickly.

The team combination won't require too much messing around afte...