In a big boost for the Indian team, the Kolkata pitch appears to have Sourav Ganguly's approval

However, if the truth be told, the West Indian side should be happy too with a batting wicket. In fact, they are more likely to beat India on a batting wicket as they boast some of the best power-hitters in the game at present. Going back to the India-West Indies semi-final in the 2016 T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai… the Caribbean team had stunned the hosts on a batting friendly wicket, chasing down 190-odd that day.