Indian bowling attack leads the way to victory in World Cup
What can be said about the current Indian cricket team? They are in sublime form at the moment. With the most potent and experienced bowling attack leading the way, they have been achieving remarkable feats. With every victory, the dream of a World Cup triumph is turning into a very real possibility. The bowling unit is already honed to perfection, and the Indian batters, especially Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are in impeccable form.
Not much can be said about the other players because they haven’t been put in challenging positions, thanks to the captain himself, who has already scored fantastic back-to-back centuries.
One notable aspect of this Indian batting lineup is their ability to handle pressure with ease. They adopt an unrestrained approach, putting constant pressure on opposition bowlers. While watching Rohit Sharma bat is a delight, credit must also be given to the Indian bowlers for making things easier for the batsmen. In all three matches India has played in this World Cup, they’ve batted second, and they’ve rarely faced what could be considered a challenging target.
Indian bowlers fire in unison, making it easy for the batters
Credit goes to the bowlers for their performance. They bowled out Australia for 199 runs, and on a batting-friendly pitch, they restricted Afghanistan to a target of 273 runs, which Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made look easy. Even Pakistan, in a strong position to score big, succumbed to the terrific bowling performance of Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj. This is how Indian bowlers operate; one cannot simply dismiss them. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan tried but ultimately failed to build on the foundation they laid.
This strategy isn’t new for India; it can be traced back to the Asia Cup when they decimated the Sri Lankan batting order. A similar approach was employed against Australia in a three-match ODI series. Australian batters found it challenging to break free from the shackles imposed by Indian batters.
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The specialty of the Indian bowling attack stands out. Even when they aren’t taking wickets, they consistently apply pressure, often in a challenging manner. Batters feel restricted, and this frustration leads them into a fight-or-flight situation, which is too risky to apply consistently in longer formats of the game. Mohammed Siraj might not be in his best form, but his ability to take wickets at any stage of the game is undeniable.
Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best in the world. He adapts quickly, possesses numerous variations, and consistently finds ways to trouble even the world’s best. Since making adjustments, Kuldeep Yadav has become vital for India in the middle overs. He doesn’t allow batters to dominate him. India has taken more wickets in the middle overs in ODIs since January 2022, thanks to these relentless, experienced bowlers with unmatched skills in world cricket at the moment.
