Rohit Sharma sent a critical message to his teammates before the T20 World Cup final. Something is interesting about the Indian team, which has been dominating in this ICC event from start to finish. They are now on pace to be the first team ever to win without suffering even one loss in the tournament.
The final is scheduled to be played on Saturday against South Africa in Barbados, and India has been waiting for an ICC title for 11 years. This will be the first time that South Africa has qualified for the final of any ICC World Cup. India qualified for the final stage for the third time. It is impossible without an Indian team. Rohit Sharma is only one victory away from lifting the trophy.
India’s Recent Record in Barbados
India has already played at the Barbados venue during this tournament. India has an edge going into today because it is already familiar with this venue. India played their match against Afghanistan at the Barbados venue. India made a high score of 181/8 in their match against Afghanistan and then Afghanistan restricted them to just 134. South Africa will likely play their first game at this venue.
Due to India’s position of strength, former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar has raised some appeals. He said that if the pitch is flat and the balls do not turn much, it could be tough to back all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for four overs. However, they have to depend on Hardik Pandya, whose performance is not consistent.
India Bowls Against Australia
Sanjay Manjrekar noted that in the game against Australia, Ravindra Jadeja bowled merely one over (from which he took 17 runs), and Hardik Pandya was rather costly as well, giving away a whopping 47 runs without getting a wicket from his four overs.
Sanjay Manjrekar clarified that Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav should bowl their full four overs. But Ravindra Jadeja may not be available to bowl his full quota of overs. Hardik Pandya will have to fill in, and Shivam Dube can also be handy in bowling an over or two to tackle the situation.
India’s Path to the Final Under Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy
India has faced a few challenges, but they have made their way into the final. India reached the final with an unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh (3/34) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/42) combined to pick five wickets in the Super Eight match against Australia. India beat England in the semi-final by 68 runs. India qualified for the final because of the amazing leadership of Rohit Sharma.
Hardik Pandya bowled just one over. While preparations for the knockout clash with South Africa occupy most of India’s time, these tactics could be vital in influencing how Saturday will play out. How the team adapts and how well they will utilize their bowling resources plays a big role in any team’s quest for a T20 World Cup win. It all depends on how Rohit Sharma utilized his bowling resources to get the victory against South Africa.
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