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 on Saturday will be remembered for a long time, especially for the fans of the visiting team. The Black Caps put on a show with the bat, amassing a massive total of 212 runs in their allotted 20 overs. However, for Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, the match will be one to forget. The usually economical and potent Bumrah gave away the most runs in an over in his T20I career and bowled his most expensive spell.
The 14th over of New Zealand’s innings proved to be a nightmare for Bumrah. He conceded a whopping 22 runs in that over, with the Kiwi batsmen taking him to the cleaners. The over included two fours, two sixes, and two singles, as the New Zealand batsmen made the most of the Indian pacer’s wayward bowling. The over started with a single, followed by a four, and then a six. The next ball was hit for another four, and the fifth ball of the over was dispatched for a six. The final ball of the over was hit for a single, as the New Zealand batsmen ended the over with a flourish.
Bumrah’s figures for the match read 4-0-58-0, his most expensive spell in T20I cricket. The Indian pacer, known for his ability to bowl yorkers and death overs, was taken apart by the New Zealand batsmen. The 22 runs conceded in the 14th over were the most he has given away in an over in his T20I career. The previous highest number of runs Bumrah had conceded in an over was 18, which he had done on two occasions before.
The Indian team’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss seemed to backfire, as the New Zealand batsmen made the most of the conditions. The pitch at the Greenfield International Stadium was a batting paradise, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. The New Zealand batsmen, led by opener Tim Seifert, made the most of the conditions, taking the Indian bowlers to the cleaners.
Seifert, in particular, was in fine form, scoring a blistering 50 off just 28 balls. His innings included five fours and three sixes, as he set the tone for the rest of the New Zealand batsmen. The other New Zealand batsmen also chipped in with useful contributions, as the team ended their innings with a flourish.
The Indian team, on the other hand, will be worried about their bowling performance. The team’s inability to contain the New Zealand batsmen will be a cause for concern, especially with the T20 World Cup just around the corner. The Indian bowlers, including Bumrah, will need to regroup and come up with a new plan to contain the opposition batsmen.
In conclusion, the fifth T20I between India and New Zealand was a match to remember, especially for the fans of the visiting team. The New Zealand batsmen put on a show, amassing a massive total of 212 runs in their allotted 20 overs. However, for Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, the match will be one to forget. The usually economical and potent Bumrah gave away the most runs in an over in his T20I career and bowled his most expensive spell. The Indian team will need to regroup and come up with a new plan to contain the opposition batsmen, especially with the T20 World Cup just around the corner.
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