Bangar underlined the tactical advantage of having a right-hander at the top of the order. According to him, the move prevents the opposition from dictating terms with spin, particularly off-spin, against the Indian batting line-up, which is filled with left-handers at the top.

"With a right-hander at the top, India are depriving the opposition of the opportunity to use off-spin as much. It’s not necessarily that off-spinners are causing a lot of problems to left-handers. It’s just that the batters are trying to force the issue against them and, in that process, getting out," Bangar told Jio Hotstar.

"This is a good mix because if you have three right-handers in the top seven, you can maintain the right-left combination and deprive the opposition of using four overs of off-spin," he added.

Bangar highlighted how Samson’s proactive mindset made a significant difference, especially after India struggled with opening partnerships earlier in the tournament. The 53-year-old former player also feels that Sanju's early attack took the pressure off Abhishek and helped him settle against Zimbabwe.

"I thought Sanju Samson was very proactive and moved a lot in the crease.

Because of that, he created run-scoring opportunities and, in that sense, gave India the start they were looking for," he said.

Bangar highlighted how Samson’s proactive mindset made a significant difference, especially after India struggled with opening partnerships earlier in the tournament. The 53-year-old former player also feels that Sanju's early attack took the pressure off Abhishek and helped him settle against Zimbabwe.

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Samson played a knock of 24 runs, which came in just 15 balls, after getting back in the playing XI against Zimbabwe.

Sanju also took a brilliant catch while wicketkeeping.

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