India, Feb. 17 -- India have twice delivered statement performances with the bat without a run from Abhishek Sharma. With Ishan Kishan on song, imagine the extent of double trouble for bowlers if both get going.

There is a learning though in the Sanju Samson batting timeline, how form can be fickle in T20 cricket. Samson was at the top of his powers as an opener. By the time he returned to take his place back at the top, after transitioning in the middle order, teams had identified cracks in his game. There are areas Abhishek too may want to tighten, after four zeroes against his name in the last seven innings.

The left-hander would welcome an outing against a relatively weak Netherlands attack on Wednesday. Even in the fast-paced world...