India skipper Sourav Ganguly conceded on Friday that his team was under pressure to deliver in the fourth one-day international against Zimbabwe here. The tourists lead the five-match series 2-1 following their emphatic six-wicket victory in the previous match at Cochin on Wednesday. Ganguly's Indians were severely criticised by the national selectors, who put off naming the squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, with the implication being that heads would roll if the team continued their inept performance.

"It's a do-or-die situation for us," Ganguly said, quite aware of the implications of defeat. He did not, however, believe that all was over for his team. "India have always done well with their backs to the wall and I hope it happens again," he said.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe captain Stuart Carlisle refuted suggestions that his team was doing well because Sachin Tendulkar was indisposed.

"Every time Zimbabwe win," he said, "people say there is something wrong with the opposition. The fact is we have been working hard for the last three months." He added that his team would go all-out to clinch the series.

Top Zimbabwean batsman Andy Flower looked likely to return to the squad after missing the third one-dayer due to a hip-muscle strain.

"He looks fit, but the physio will again check tomorrow morning. If he is declared fit, one of the batsmen will be dropped," said Carlisle.

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