In a highly anticipated T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in New York on Sunday, the Indian cricket team experienced a dramatic collapse. Led by Rohit Sharma, India seemed poised for a strong total at 89/3 in 11.1 overs. However, from that point, the team fell apart spectacularly, ending their innings at 119 all out in 19 overs. In the span of just 30 runs, India lost seven wickets, a collapse that will be discussed for days to come. One of the disappointing performances in the chase was that of world cup debutant Shivam Dube who got out at just 3 runs.
None of the last seven Indian batters managed to reach double digits. Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah were dismissed for 0, while Shivam Dube scored only 3 runs. Dube faced significant backlash online, with fans questioning why he was chosen over Rinku Singh.
Shivam Dube Out, Rinku Singh In For Team India?
India experienced a mid-innings collapse on a tricky pitch, posting a disappointing 119 against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on Sunday, despite a determined effort from Rishabh Pant.
•India 22/4, scored 69*(39)
•India 55/4 scored 68*(39)
•India 60/3, scored 46(29)Rinku Singh saved India thrice in his very short career but they forgot everything and dropped him!!💔 pic.twitter.com/Aw7Nu6t8Sb
— कट्टर KKR समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) June 9, 2024
They selected this statue of shame, domestic spin basher over Rinku Singh as finisher.
Shivam Dube gone for cute cute 3 runs off just 9 balls😍 pic.twitter.com/4x9NwCVeAJ
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) June 9, 2024
You miss the sun when it starts to snow. They chose this mug dube over Rinku singh. pic.twitter.com/KP3cAANQgv
— Vedant. (@VedokaVed) June 9, 2024
I Had Already Said That Rinku Singh Is Very Important In The Team. Recently Every Time He Saved The Team And Brought Us Out Of Any Situation, The Worst Decision Taken By Captain Rohit Sharma, Coach Rahul Dravid And Selector Ajit Agarkar. pic.twitter.com/ooYrzCC5Ql
— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi) June 9, 2024
Pant, now batting at number three, managed a fortunate 42 off 31 balls, but the rest of India’s star-studded lineup struggled on the difficult surface. Pakistan bowled out India with an over to spare, thanks to a combined effort from their bowlers, with Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf each taking three wickets.
India, who were at 89 for 3 in the 12th over, lost seven wickets for just 30 runs. The match began 50 minutes late due to intermittent rain, and under overcast skies, Babar Azam decided to field first.
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