India set a new record in T20I cricket by having seven different bowlers take wickets in an innings against Bangladesh. This accomplishment surpassed their previous record of six bowlers taking wickets in an inning, achieved multiple times, including at the 2023 Asian Games against Bangladesh. This feat makes India the 11th country to achieve this milestone in T20I history.
India’s bowling performance in their opening T20 World Cup match against New Zealand left much to be desired, with Deepti Sharma’s costly figures highlighting the struggles. However, bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi remains optimistic and believes the team is ready for a fresh start against Pakistan. He also addressed concerns about Pooja Vastrakar’s reduced role and defended the team’s fielding efforts.
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The 2024 T20 World Cup final will see India face South Africa in Barbados. Over the years, T20 World Cup finals have featured some incredible bowling performances that swung the momentum of the game. This article highlights five such impactful performances, showcasing how bowlers have made their mark in these high-stakes matches.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2024. SRH boasts the most explosive batting lineup, while RR has arguably the best bowling attack in the tournament. Both teams finished the league stage with 17 points but SRH secured a higher position due to a superior net run rate. SRH lost the first qualifier to KKR, while RR beat RCB in the Eliminator to reach Qualifier 2. The winner of this match will advance to the IPL 2024 final.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs are reaching a dramatic conclusion, with the final berth up for grabs in a virtual knock-out between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Adding to the excitement, CSK is hinting at a surprise, with a video of MS Dhoni bowling in the nets surfacing on social media. This season could be Dhoni’s last in the IPL, making this match a potential farewell game for the legendary cricketer. Despite CSK’s current fourth-place standing, they face a determined RCB side that has been on a five-match winning streak. The match, however, could be affected by rain, and a washout would send CSK to the playoffs with 15 points.
West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine played a pivotal role in guiding Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a commanding 98-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), propelling KKR to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table. Continuing his impressive form with both bat and ball, Narine smashed a blistering 39-ball 81 (6 fours, 7 sixes) to power KKR to a formidable 235/6, and then chipped in with 1/22 to help dismantle LSG’s chase, restricting them to 137 all out in 16.1 overs. Narine’s exploits have been a major factor in KKR’s resurgence this season, earning him praise from team mentor Gautam Gambhir.
AB de Villiers has slammed Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) decision to release Yuzvendra Chahal. Chahal recently etched his name into IPL history by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in the tournament, a milestone he achieved by dismissing Mumbai Indians’ Mohammad Nabi. De Villiers, who shared the RCB dressing room with Chahal, described the spinner’s departure from the franchise as ‘heartbreaking’. Chahal, a key member of RCB’s squad, formed close bonds with both de Villiers and Virat Kohli both on and off the field. Despite his departure from the team, Chahal remains RCB’s leading wicket-taker, having claimed 139 wickets in 113 matches at an economy rate of 7.58.
Dale Steyn, the retired South African cricket legend, recently expressed his thoughts on the challenges and rewards of being a bowler in today’s T20 cricket. While acknowledging that it has become increasingly difficult for bowlers to succeed with teams regularly scoring over 200 runs, Steyn also believes that a good bowler would be highly valued and respected in the current batting-dominated environment. He stated that if he could go back in time, he would choose to be a bowler in today’s game. Steyn’s comments were sparked by the impressive batting performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), particularly by Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. He noted that the high scores put up by these teams have made life difficult for bowlers, but also emphasized that exceptional bowlers would be in high demand.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Mitchell Starc has been expensive this IPL season, conceding the most boundaries (44) and having a poor return of six wickets for 287 runs in seven games. Despite KKR’s strong start to the season with five wins in seven matches, Starc’s economy rate between the 16-20 overs is 13.7, the fourth worst among those who have bowled a minimum of five overs at the death this term. The team may consider resting Starc for their next two home games to allow him to regain his form and better contribute to the pace bowling group.
