His controlled yet aggressive knock guided India home in the final, sealing a crucial victory and booking their place in the semi-finals. The wicketkeeper-batsman’s innings came at a crucial time, especially considering his poor run in T20Is prior to this match, where he had scored just a half-century in his previous 22 appearances.
“It was the first time he played to his full potential and India won a match. A player who should have been at the top of the mountain hovered around mediocrity for too long. He has the ability to reach greater heights from this point and hopefully he doesn’t miss it. This was the blow at the World Cup. This is what fans have been asking from Sanju for a long time. If he plays to his potential like this, he can win so many matches on his own,” Ramesh said on Instagram.
“West Indies must have focused mainly on Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. But an out-of-form Sanju came out of the picture for them. They made a serious mistake by not focusing on him. There was a huge change in Sanju’s batting last night. Normally, when he hits a six, he goes for another boundary and loses his wicket in the 20s. But this time he took a single after a big hit and kept planning the chase again and again, looking for a big one. hit. innings,” he added.
Ramesh also praised Jasprit Bumrah for providing crucial breakthroughs that changed the momentum of the game. With West Indies riding at 99/1 after 11 overs after a blazing start, Bumrah struck twice in quick succession, derailing the Caribbean side’s innings. His double blow not only ended their scoring surge but also ensured India regained control at a crucial stage of the match.
“Every time there is a problem, the ball goes to him. When they were 99/1 in 11 overs, West Indies must have dreamed of a total of around 220 against 230. Just when India desperately needed a wicket, Bumrah matched the sudden break in the West Indian innings with a double strike. Hetmyer’s wicket in particular was important, and it showed that India never need to fear when Bumrah is there,” said Ramesh.
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