It was a complete all-around performance from India as the Men in Blue came out on top in the IND vs PAK clash to win by 228 runs. If credit goes equally to the top 4 batters in scoring a massive total, then the bowling goes to Kuldeep Yadav. The ace spinner picked a fifer as the Pakistani batters danced like marionettes to Kuldeep’s tune.
The 28-year-old wrist spinner ended his spell by scalping 5 wickets from 8 overs and giving away just 25 runs at an impressive economy of 3.1. Be it the experienced Fakhar Zaman or the destructive Iftikhar Ahmed, all 5 Pakistani batters fell victim to Kuldeep’s magic.
This sensational performance from Kuldeep has surely cemented his spot in the Indian squad. Following the 2019 ICC World Cup when he spent his time warming the benches and potentially serving his exile from the team, Kuldeep’s redemption and comeback is no less sensation from Virat Kohli’s 77th International ton.
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Kuldeep bagged his second ODI five-for as India clinched a huge 228-run win – Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf didn’t come out to bat in Pakistan’s chase. With this mammoth victory, India clinched the top spot in of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s table.
India’s star spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who broke Pakistan’s batting line’s back in their Super Four clash, said that he will always remember his five-wicket haul performance against their traditional rival. Kuldeep weaved his magic with the ball against Pakistan, picking up a well-deserved 5-wicket haul to help Team India win by a huge margin of 228 runs.
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“If you take 5 wickets against a big team, you always remember that. Whenever I stop playing cricket, I will always remember that I had taken 5 wickets against Pakistan. This is a big thing because if you perform well against sides who play good spin, it motivates you a lot,” Kuldeep said in a post-match press conference.
“It becomes a bit difficult to play when the game gets disrupted due to rain. Players always have to be ready to play if the conditions allow. We were all excited to play and complete the game. I was just thinking about bowling at a good length. Focusing on rhythm and this is more important for me and a bit more aggressive as well,” Kuldeep added.
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