Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling under Scrutiny in MCG T20I
Former India batter Robin Uthappa commented on Jasprit Bumrah's bowling performance during the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where India scored only 125 runs. Despite taking two wickets and conceding just 26 runs in four overs, Bumrah's lengths were slightly wayward at times.
Uthappa's Analysis of Bumrah's Performance
“When we were bowling after scoring 125, the start was very important. If we had picked up two or three wickets in the first three or four overs, the game could have been closer because we have quality spinners in the middle overs. I felt we were probably trying too hard to pick up wickets. So we got a little wayward.”
“I have observed that whenever Bumrah gets desperate to pick up wickets, he becomes slightly wayward, and when he is disciplined and hits a good line and length, he mostly picks up wickets. Australia took full advantage of that waywardness at the start, the way we started with the ball in the second innings.”
Team Performance and Challenges
The 2007 World Cup winner also expressed disappointment with India's batting lineup, except for notable contributions by Abhishek Sharma, who scored a half-century, and Harshit Rana, who played a brief but valuable cameo.
Key Points
- Bumrah’s impatience affected his accuracy during critical moments.
- Early wickets could have made the match more competitive for India.
- Strong middle-over spin attack was a potential advantage.
- Batting performance was largely underwhelming aside from Sharma and Rana.
Author's summary: Jasprit Bumrah’s occasional loss of control under pressure impacted India’s bowling effectiveness, while the batting showed limited resistance apart from a few standout efforts.
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