Left arm pacer Arshdeep SinghWHO Zimbabwe’s pursuit was derailed with a clinical 3/24, emerged not only as the leader-in-chief, but also as the most outspoken voice of the team. In a revealing post-match exchange with the media after the game against Zimbabwe, Arshdeep shifted the focus from immediate victory to a bigger prophecy. His words were not only aimed at the upcoming virtual knockout against the West Indies; they were looking straight forward to a rematch with the Proteas in the final.
Arshdeep Singh reveals which team India will face in the 2026 T20 World Cup final
After the dust settled in Chennai, Arshdeep’s confidence was palpable as he discussed the trajectory of the tournament and India’s likely destination. While the world was focused on the win-or-go-home battle against West Indies at Eden Gardens, Arshdeep was already plotting a revenge mission against South Africa.
He acknowledged the favor the Proteas did for India by beating the Windies earlier that day, a result that returned control of the semi-final to the Indian camp. “They played very good cricket, and thanks to them we got the chance to determine our own result in the next match. It was fun to watch their match, and we will try to beat them in the final.” Arshdeep stated this boldly, indicating that the Indian dressing room sees a final showdown with South Africa as inevitable. His statement showed a team that has moved past the trauma of their previous loss and now views the Proteas not as an obstacle, but as the final boss they are destined to overcome on the biggest stage of them all.
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Arshdeep reveals Papa’s curses and the Road to Kolkata before Super 8 game against West Indies
The excitement of the tournament is not limited to the field as Arshdeep shared a hilarious anecdote about watching the South Africa vs West Indies match from his hotel room. With families in tow, the atmosphere became an animated affair as his father, Darshan Singhtook the West Indies’ attack on power very personally.
“My family was in the room and when the West Indian batters were batting, dete papa gaali de ki kya kar raha hai (father was cursing what they were doing). So I thought, it’s okay, don’t be angry and just enjoy the match and hope South Africa wins!” Arshdeep said with a grin, emphasizing the intense emotional involvement of the families.
This domestic drama served as a backdrop for the analytical preparations for the March 1 clash at Eden Gardens. Regarding West Indies’ explosive line-up, Arshdeep commented: “It’s not like they have just one gear. If you look, today they played very well in the middle as well. They went deep into the game and made about 180 runs. So I think they can also adapt to the situation. We will see how the wicket plays and how the conditions are, but the focus now is on recovery.”
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