Deep Dasgupta says “Hard to do much when the first delivery is like that” in T20 World Cup 2021. Dasgupta praised Afridi’s inconsistency with the new ball. He reintroduced both Indian openers to the powerplay. Before resuming the chase for Virat Kohli. For his abuses, Afridi was named the match’s player of the match. Rohit Sharma’s aversion to left-arm fast bowling. It came true to life as many feared. But Dasgupta noted that he could not have done anything. Against the delivery of such high potency. Sharma was trapped LBW by a very full delivery by Afridi. Which was close to the black hole. The fiery pace and the fact it moved. After pitching did not help Sharma’s cause.
“Firstly, that spell from Shaheen Afridi was unbelievable. Two deliveries straight upfront. First delivery yorker to Rohit Sharma, and it is very difficult if you get the first delivery like that, there is nothing much you can do. Even with KL Rahul, the ball came in just a little bit, so those were brilliant deliveries. Once you lose 3 wickets early, then it becomes very difficult to get back in the game,” Deep Dasgupta said.
Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi executed yet another stunning delivery. Also, to breach KL Rahul’s defense and castle him. He returned in the death overs to have Kohli caught behind. This marked the first instance where the Indian skipper was dismissed by Pakistan. In a T20 World Cup encounter.
Lastly, Dasgupta believes that much like the inaugural 2007 season of the T20 World Cup. There will be an India-Pakistan clash in the final this time around. He mentioned that both teams have the most proficient squad to deal with these conditions.
“I still feel we will see an India vs Pakistan final. I believe these are the 2 teams best equipped to deal with these conditions on offer. India will bounce back, that is for sure. Pakistan has the team to make it into the finals of the T20 World Cup.”
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