In Pictures: India beat West Indies

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Ravichandran Ashwin of India celebrates with Rohit Sharma after taking the catch to dismiss Chris Gayle of the West Indies during the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between India and West Indies at The Kia Oval on June 11, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 170322368.jpg

Charles, however, continued to attack India's bowlers, building what was a promising partnership with Darren Bravo for the second wicket. Glyn Kirk / AFP

As if taking wickets was not enough, Jadeja was also creating an impact on the field as took a catch to dismiss Dwayne Bravo, the West Indies captain. Glyn Kirk / AFP

Dinesh Karthik would find himself in an unusual position in the field these days. A wicketkeeper in India's domestic cricket - and the national team's first-choice 'keeper before Dhoni's debut nine years ago - he nonetheless took a catch of Sunil Narine, ???

It almost seemed as if the match was being played in India with so many fans gathered at The Oval in London. They were certainly getting their money's worth by now. Glyn Kiri / AFP

Rohit took off from where he started in the previous game against South Africa, hitting some attractive shots all over the park. Glyn Kirk / AFP

Virat Kohli, who was playing in his 100th one-day international, went in at the fall of Rohit's wicket for 51, settling himself in quickly. Kohli, though, only managed a 22-run cameo before getting out to a Narine delivery. Glyn Kirk / AFP

Another catch went down with Sammy the culprit this time. By then, it was all too late anyway as India cantered to an eight-wicket victory. Glyn Kirk / AFP

Set a gettable target of 234 to win, India got off to exactly the start Dhoni was looking for. Shikhar Dhawan mixed caution with aggression to set a brilliant opening partnership with Rohit. Glyn Kirk / AFP

Rain stopped and Dhawan eventually got to his second consecutive century in just his seventh one-day international. The Delhi player had also scored a hundred in the only Test he has played so far. Glyn Kirk / AFP

The left-arm spinner took his fifth wicket when he clean-bowled Ravi Rampaul. Darren Sammy, right, is seen at the non-striker's end. Matt Dunham / AP Photo

Their win put India through to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy - the first team to reach the knockout stage of the competition. Matt Dunham / AP Photo

Typical of the West Indies to have a bit of fun even when the game was not going their way. They stood behind Rohit after appealing for his wicket. Matt Dunham / AP Photo

Dhoni then turned to his premier spin bowler in limited-overs cricket - Ravindra Jadeja. Matt Dunham / AP Photo

Narine, the West Indian mystery spinner bowled a great spell, taking both wickets to fall in the Indian innings, but Dhawan and Karthik were on course to win the game. Philip Brown / Reuters

Rain interrupted the match more than once by which time India were well ahead on Duckworth-Lewis. Dhawan, though, would have been keen to get back so he could score a hundred. Philip Brown / Reuters

The left-hander even played a few unconventional shots at the crease, leaving the West Indian bowlers scratching their heads. Philip Brown / Reuters

Karthik, who has reinvented himself as a stoke-making middle-order batsman, proved why is ideal for the important No 4 position. He scored a fifty, providing ample support to Dhawan. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images

Sammy, who watched as wickets fell at the other end, decided to use the long handle, blasting 56 off just 35 deliveries, which included four sixes and five fours. Glyn Kirk / AFP

Sammy, captain of the one-day international team before the Champions Trophy, had been brought into the game on the suspension of Denesh Ramdin, the wicketkeeper. He made good use of his selection, for sure. Philip Brown / Reuters

The 26-year-old Rohit got a reprieve, though, when Kemar Roach misjudged the trajectory of a ball coming his way. He dropped what he made look like a difficult catch. Glyn Kirk / AFP

Jadeja got the big wicket of Charles, breaking the 78-run stand, and putting breaks on the West Indian scoring. The opening batsman was out after making 60. Matt Dunham / AP Photo