Analysis
20-20 World Cup: India’s report card
India’s 20-20 World Cup 2022 campaign came to an end after their defeat to England in the semi-finals.
India’s 20-20 World Cup 2022 campaign came to an end after their defeat to England in the semi-finals. The team led by Jos Buttler put on a dominant display to win the match by 10 wickets at the Adelaide Oval. The Men in Blue had some great games in the Super 12 stages as they topped the second group. However, those performances did not translate in the crucial semi-final match. This article will examine how the Indian team performed in the 20-20 World Cup 2022.
The Positives
Virat Kohli-Suryakumar Yadav-Arshdeep Singh (Source: Twitter)
Virat Kohli’s consistency: In the mega event in Australia, the former Indian captain was at his best. There was doubt about his consistency, but he silenced everyone with his brilliance throughout the tournament. He ended as India’s top scorer (296 runs), but his best innings came against Pakistan in their opener. He scored 82 runs in 53 balls to help his team overcome the odds.
Suryakumar Yadav’s excellence: The star batter was a player to watch out for before the tournament, and he did not disappoint. He paired up with Kohli to do the job for India on multiple occasions. His distinct style of cricket captivated everyone, and he finished as India’s second-highest run-scorer (239 runs), with a massive strike rate of nearly 190.
Arshdeep Singh’s aggression: The young gun of the Indian team was handed the difficult task in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. The 23-year-old took on the challenge and fulfilled his role to perfection. He was India’s highest wicket-taker, with 10 in six games.
The Hit & Miss
Rohit Sharma-KL Rahul-Bhuvneshwar Kumar-Yuzvendra Chahal (Source: Twitter)
The Openers: India’s openers, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, who also serve as captain and vice-captain, had a forgettable tournament. Despite having three centuries combined, they could not contribute much. Throughout the tournament, both struggled to get going.
Lost opportunity in Yuzvendra Chahal: Chahal was not used by the Indian team in any of their games. The 32-year-old could have been crucial in the Australian conditions, particularly against England. His wicket-taking abilities would have been handy in the match.
Poor overall bowling: The Australian conditions favour fast bowlers in any game. However, the Indian bowlers could not capitalize on them. Except for Arshdeep, no one could do much in the bowling department. The senior players, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, and Ravichandran Ashwin, had high expectations.
