Depends on the fielding team too. India were doing nothing. Dhoni pretty much conceded defeat the way he had his field. If England had waited, they could have picked up an easy 20 runs from overs 42-44. 300-2 with 5 overs to go and the powerplay. Slog with 8 wickets in hand and win easily.
I agree with you about the set batsman theory, but in this case India were defeated. England set India's defense for them by taking the PP.
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