Bumrah gives away most runs in an over in his T20I career, bowls his most expensive spell
The fifth T20I between India and New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram will be remembered for its high-scoring nature, with both teams putting up impressive totals on the board. However, for Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, the match will be a forgettable one, as he gave away the most runs in an over in his T20I career and bowled his most expensive spell.
Bumrah, known for his ability to pick up wickets and contain runs, had a rare off day as he conceded 22 runs in the 14th over of New Zealand’s innings. The over started with a four, followed by a six, and then two singles. The New Zealand batsmen, Mark Chapman and Michael Bracewell, then hit two more fours and a six, taking the total runs scored in the over to 22. This was the most expensive over bowled by Bumrah in his T20I career, surpassing his previous record of 18 runs conceded in an over.
The Indian fast bowler’s struggles didn’t end with just the one over. He went on to bowl his most expensive spell in T20I cricket, conceding 58 runs in his four overs without picking up a wicket. This was a rare sight, as Bumrah is known for his ability to pick up wickets and contain runs. His economy rate of 14.5 runs per over was the highest in his T20I career, highlighting the struggles he faced on the day.
The match itself was a high-scoring affair, with New Zealand putting up a total of 166/5 in their 20 overs. The Indian team, however, failed to chase down the target, getting bowled out for 155/9 in their 20 overs. The loss meant that India lost the five-match T20I series 3-2, with New Zealand winning the final two matches to come from behind and take the series.
Despite the loss, there were some positives for the Indian team. The batsmen showed some promise, with Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer putting up a good fight. The bowlers, however, struggled to contain the New Zealand batsmen, with Bumrah being the most expensive.
The performance of Bumrah will be a concern for the Indian team, as they look to build up to the T20 World Cup later this year. The fast bowler has been one of the mainstays of the Indian bowling attack, and his form will be crucial to the team’s success. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, as Bumrah has shown in the past that he can bounce back from a poor performance.
In fact, Bumrah’s performance in the match was an aberration, as he has been one of the most consistent bowlers in T20I cricket. He has picked up 59 wickets in 50 matches at an average of 20.37 and an economy rate of 6.71. These numbers highlight his ability to pick up wickets and contain runs, and he will look to get back to his best in the upcoming matches.
The Indian team will also look to work on their bowling, as they struggled to contain the New Zealand batsmen throughout the series. The team will look to make some changes to their bowling attack, with some new faces being tried out. The team will also look to work on their death bowling, as they struggled to pick up wickets and contain runs in the final overs.
In conclusion, the fifth T20I between India and New Zealand was a high-scoring affair, with both teams putting up impressive totals on the board. However, for Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, the match will be a forgettable one, as he gave away the most runs in an over in his T20I career and bowled his most expensive spell. Despite the loss, there were some positives for the Indian team, and they will look to build on these positives as they look to build up to the T20 World Cup later this year.
News Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-nz-stats-runs-and-sixes-galore-in-thiruvananthapuram-1521806
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