Virtually no issue with the demerits points but again our batters played poorly as well, which inflated the idea of a bad pitch.
The match referee before submitting the pitch report to ICC did consult with both the captains. I think to an extent the pitch has to be blamed but the Indian batters cannot hide behind this report to justify their poor performance. All previous matches the top and middle order has failed to score. This time the lower order also failed and that is the reason why India lost.
Next match will be played in Ahmedabad. If India want to qualify or test world cup they need to win that match. If not then all will depend on Srilanka. Even praying is not helping Virat Kohli.