Inzamam’s claims came after India’s convincing 24-run win over Australia at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia.
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1992 ODI World Cup winner’s allegations focus on the unusual reverse oscillation extracted by a left arm stimulator Arshdeep Singhwho was brought back for his second stint in the 16th. Reverse swing usually occurs with an older ball, and Inzamam wondered how Indian bowlers managed to achieve it with a ball that remains relatively new for the duration of an innings in a T20. game.
“When Arshdeep Singh was bowling in the 15th (16th) over, he was getting a reverse swing. With a (relatively) new ball, is it too early to get a reverse swing? Was the ball ready for a reverse swing in the 12th or over 13th over? Because when he came to bowl, the ball started to reverse, the umpires ko aankhein khuli rakhni chahiye (umpires should keep their eyes open),” Inzamam said while speaking on a channel. Pakistani television.
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India posted a formidable total of 205-5 in their 20 overs, thanks to captain Rohit Sharmathat’s 92 balls out of 41, and Suryakumar Yadavquick 31. Contributions from Shivam Dube (28 years old) and Hardik Pandya (27 not out) further strengthened India’s innings. The Australian bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc (2-45) and Marcus Stoinis (2-56), struggled to contain the Indian batsmen on a batter-friendly pitch.
Chasing 206, Australia made 181-7 in their 20 overs. Travis head highest score with 76. However, the Indian bowlers, particularly Arshdeep, who took 3-37, and Kuldeep Yadav, who claimed 2-24, kept the Australian batsmen in check. Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel also chipped in with crucial wickets, ensuring India maintained their grip on the match.
With a strong all-round performance, India once again demonstrated their potential as tournament favorites and secured a place in the semi-finals, where they will face defending champions England on Thursday at Providence Stadium in Guyana.