Cricket News: Washington Sundar’s Baffling Tactics Cost India in Zimbabwe T20I
The last five months have not been the best for all-rounder Washington Sundar. The Impact Player rule in the IPL 2024 proved to be a significant roadblock in his bid to secure a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad, as he could only feature in two matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, Sundar was still in the selectors’ plans, evident from his inclusion in the Zimbabwe T20I series, where the senior players were rested.
Sundar’s return to international cricket started on a high note, as he picked up 2/11 in his four overs to help India restrict Zimbabwe to 115/9 in the first T20I in Harare. The left-arm spinner also crossed the 100-wicket mark in the process. But as India’s chase began, things took an unexpected turn, with the World Champions losing four wickets inside the powerplay.
“When Sundar came out to bat, India were in a precarious position at 43/5, still needing 73 runs off 61 balls.”
Despite a brave fight and a brisk cameo from Avesh Khan, Sundar’s tactics in the final overs baffled cricket enthusiasts. With only two wickets in hand, Sundar denied singles, failed to go for the big hits, and ultimately, India fell short by 13 runs, suffering a major upset at the hands of Zimbabwe.
The 100-ball cricket live and fantasy club cricket enthusiasts were left scratching their heads, wondering what went wrong with Sundar’s decision-making in the crunch moments. The all-rounder’s lack of match practice in the 100-ball cricket schedule seemed to have played a role in his inability to finish the game for India. As the Cricket world continues to analyze Sundar’s performance, the focus now shifts to the remaining 100-ball cricket matches, where the talented all-rounder will be eager to make amends and secure his place in the T20 World Cup squad.
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