Group Stage Dominance: Filling the Bumrah Void
The decision to remove Jasprit Bumrah from competition caused many spectators to doubt India’s bowling approach. The tournament’s most damaging bowling unit turned out to be the spin quartet and Mohammed Shami who showed that depth forms India’s genuine advantage in cricket.
Mohammed Shami: The New-Ball Warrior
As the initial bowler, Shami displayed exceptional performance during each match. His fast pace led him to become the quickest Indian cricketer to surpass 200 ODI wickets keeping his status as a top match-changing player secure. During the four matches, Mohammed Shami collected about twelve to fourteen wickets at an economic rate of 5.5 while maintaining his sublime performance.
Key highlights
- Devastating 5-wicket haul against Bangladesh
- Crucial breakthroughs against Pakistan and New Zealand
- Consistent performance in the semi-final against Australia
Spin Wizards: Chakravarthy and Kuldeep’s Magic
The spin department was revolutionary. Varun Chakravarthy dashed into international limelight after an exceptional match performance against New Zealand where he grabbed five wickets for 42 runs. This made him achieve the best bowling figures of the tournament.
The tight economical spells of Kuldeep Yadav showcased an economy rate of 4.5 as he joined this outstanding performance throughout the tournament matches.
Tactical Bowling Approach
India’s bowling strategy was calculated:
The key role in dismantling the opening partnerships belonged to pace bowlers who operated first.
The spin attack from the Indian team controlled the middle and death batting overs in every match.
- Averaged 10 wickets per match
The bowling unit consistently delivered their work at a superb economy rate which stayed between 4.5 to 5.0 throughout.
Semi-Final Resilience
During the Australia match the bowlers displayed outstanding abilities to adjust their tactics. The Indian bowlers ensured Australia survived for only 264 runs by letting spinners attack the middle order even though Bumrah’s missing 32 Test wickets.
The Numbers Tell the Story
Total estimated wickets: 35-40
Leading wicket-takers:
- Shami: 12-14 wickets
- Chakravarthy: 9-10 wickets
- Kuldeep/Jadeja/Axar: 5-7 wickets each
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Conclusion: Depth over Dependence
India demonstrated their bowling power through organized team strategies instead of dependent individual achievements. With Bumrah absent the team flourished and demonstrated the plethora of cricket talent within the Indian cricket organization.
