A few months ago, India head coach Gautam Gambhir described batting orders in white-ball cricket as “overrated,” sparking a huge debate among fans on social media. As India faced England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026, Gambhir proved exactly why a fluid batting line-up is essential in the shortest format. The head coach, known for his belief in match-ups over fixed positions, pulled off a few surprises after England skipper Harry Brook won the toss and sent India in to bat. India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted he would have preferred to bat first, and his team’s execution with the bat vindicated that choice.