Fans on Twitter were wary of Team India’s struggle against left-arm spinner ahead of the clash against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022. They feel that Indian batters might find it difficult to score against Mohammad Nawaz, who can restrict the scoring rate.
India’s struggle against left-arm spinners
The much anticipated high-octane clash between India and Pakistan is just a few hours away from now. The arch-rivals will face each other on Sunday (23rd October) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Both teams have done their preparation right and it’s time for them to execute their plans on the field. It’s fair to say that it won’t be easy for Indian batters against the Pakistan bowling attack.
The likes of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf might be a potential threat for them but one cannot ignore Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan. The duo has been doing most of the damage for Pakistan in the middle orders and the struggle of Indian batters against the left-arm spin has been quite evident too.
They have failed to get going against the left-arm spinner and have a strike rate of less than 120 against them. Nawaz, however, can cash this and play a crucial role in his side in the clash against India. He notably, also troubled Indian batters in the two games against Asia Cup. P
Fans on Twitter react after India’s struggle against left-arm spinner
As the game between India and Pakistan is just a few days away, fans are wary about India’s struggle against the left-arm spinner. They highlighted how Nawaz can be a potential threat to the Indian Cricket Team and can control India’s batting prowess. Here are some of the reactions:
None of Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant or Hardik Pandya have SR of 116+ against left-arm-spin since the start of 2021 (all T20s + international). Hence Nawaz potentially can be Pakistan’s main person to control India’s batting prowess.
— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) October 20, 2022
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I guess the pitches of Australia negates that a little
Coz of the even bounce, it becomes easy to play shots vs Left arm spinAdvertisement— Cricket fever (@Cricfeverrr) October 20, 2022
Nawaz is vital as batter. Can't drop him
— ikhlas 5.0 (Imad FC) (@EkhlasKhan8) October 20, 2022
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True but match ups can be used by both the sides. We have reached the stage where batsman knows who is more likely to bowl against him as per match up and comes prepared with the plan.
Advertisement— Baba Jarkhandi (@KirkitLover) October 20, 2022
Nawaz got Rohit Sharma out when he had made 12 runs from 18 balls in the first india vs Pakistan Asia cup game
— Bilal Ahmed (@_bi1alzz) October 20, 2022
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Advertisement— chill_he (@sab_chill_he) October 20, 2022
Spot on. I think Pakistan pace bowlers will be hammered if ball doesn't swing. SKY will try to attack nawaz but nawaz is a unfavorable match up for him. SKY Vs nawaz might end up determine the result of match
— ram dewani (@ramdewani1) October 20, 2022
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They will give him respectr and try to get to 30 off him in a low risk fashion
Advertisement— Sridhar Shelat (@SridharShelat) October 21, 2022
But have a feeling they will plan to attack Nawaz & Shadab in the middle overs. Hopefully it goes the other way.
— SaadButt (@SaadimranButt) October 20, 2022
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Good analysis 🧐
Advertisement— Sajjad Awan (@SajjadAwan67) October 20, 2022
