India in T20 World Cup 2022
Team India is just a step behind qualifying for the semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, and they want to confirm their ticket for the semis without any stress. Here we have discussed India in T20 World Cup 2022.
The Rohit Sharma-led side, who won 3 out of their 4 games in the tournament. Now to face Zimbabwe in their last match on Sunday, November 6.
India is currently the table toppers and most likely to finish at the top of the table. Although we cannot really underestimate the Zimbabwean team. Who already tasted success against Pakistan in the tournament.
The scenario will be somehow change after the first two clashes on Sunday. Where South Africa meet Netherlands and Pakistan face Bangladesh.
If South Africa win, which is having high chances that they will win. Then they move up with 7 points. If Pakistan managed to beat Bangladesh then they will also overtake India as the men in green carrying a better run-rate than the men in blue.
In that case, the only way in front of India left is to win the game at any costs. Which is very likely that they will win.
India in T20 World Cup 2022
The campaign for India in the T20 World Cup 2022 so far is quite nail-biting. They won 3 out their 4 games though. But 2 of the wins not came in a comprehensive manner and they tried it very hard to win those.
In their first game of the tournament against Pakistan, the men in blue after restricting the men in green to 159 in 20 overs. Seen struggling in the run-chase, as at one point they lost 4 of their wickets at a score of just 31.
A partnership of 113 between Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya was again brought India back in game. But a sudden exclusion of Hardik from the crease in an attempt to smash the ball for a boundary put India again in pressure.
With 16 required off the final 5, Virat Kohli did the magical and handed India a memorable victory with the help of his not out knock of 82 in just 53 deliveries.
India in T20 World Cup 2022: Comprehensive win over Netherlands
A comprehensive win over Netherlands in India’s next game. Further boosted their chances for the semis. But they wasn’t aware of the Proteas challenge ahead and faced a shocking defeat from South Africa to register their first loss in the tournament.
India in T20 World Cup 2022: Stressful victory against Bangladesh
The match against Bangladesh turned as a do or die for India, although they won. But that win came with lot hard work and patience.
After adding 184 on board in 20 overs, Indian bowlers failed to trap the opening pair of Bangladesh as a result they recorded 68 for the first wicket in 7.2 overs.
The match, however was reduced to 16 overs and the Tigers needed 151 to win. They were so close to target but at last lost the game by 5.
Now, the Rohit-led side is not in a mood for a further stress and want to confirm their ticket to semis in a relief manner. The match against Zimbabwe will be crucial. But the men in blue will most likely to win the game and end their Super 12 campaign as the table toppers.
