India’s middle-order problems have continued, with the team failing to produce in the World Test Championship final. Over the span of two years, India has put up a number of spectacular displays in the game’s purest form. As a result, they finished first in the World Test Championship points table, securing a place in the tournament’s final. Let’s discuss Why Team India Is Under Pressure in WTC Final.
The Blackcaps, on the other hand, performed admirably in all three aspects of the game and lifted the famous Test mace in a rain-delayed WTC final. Following India’s eight-wicket loss to New Zealand in the WTC final, several cricket experts and commentators have analyzed what went wrong.
The former Indian captain and batting star, Sachin Tendulkar is the newest addition to this list. The legend on his official Twitter account congratulated New Zealand on making history. Sachin also remarked on India’s performance, stating that they will be dissatisfied.
Congrats @BLACKCAPS on winning the #WTC21. You were the superior team.#TeamIndia will be disappointed with their performance.
As I had mentioned the first 10 overs will be crucial & 🇮🇳 lost both Kohli & Pujara in the space of 10 balls & that put a lot of pressure on the team. pic.twitter.com/YVwnRGJXXr
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 23, 2021
“Congrats @BLACKCAPS on winning the #WTC21. You were the superior team. #TeamIndia will be disappointed with their performance. As I had mentioned the first 10 overs will be crucial & lost both Kohli & Pujara in the space of 10 balls & which put a lot of pressure on the team,” the former Indian captain wrote.
Why Team India Is Under Pressure in WTC Final
The loss of Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara in a period of 10 balls on the final day, according to Sachin, was the biggest setback for the Indian team. India began the reserve day with a score of 64 for two and hoped to set up a total of about 200 for the New Zealand side.
Early in the morning, though, Indian captain Virat Kohli had to return to the pavilion when Kyle Jamieson dismissed him with a short of a length delivery outside off. As India tried to come to terms with the loss of Kohli, they were given another blow when Jamieson took Pujara for his second wicket of the day.
Following the loss of two key wickets, the Indian contingent’s prospects became worse as they continued to lose wickets at crucial times. India could only manage to set a target of 139 runs, which NZ could comfortably chase down and win the WTC final.
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