Nail-Biting T20: England's Tail and Rashid Shine in Dramatic Win

India captain Suryakumar Yadav reflected on his team's failure to contain England's tailenders in a T20 match, crediting England's spinner Adil Rashid for their batting struggles. England recovered from a precarious situation to secure a win, with Jos Buttler praising his bowlers' adaptability.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Rajkot | Updated: 28-01-2025 23:19 IST | Created: 28-01-2025 23:19 IST
Nail-Biting T20: England's Tail and Rashid Shine in Dramatic Win
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav
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In a captivating T20 match, India captain Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged his team's shortcomings in limiting England's lower-order resistance, following a dramatic 26-run defeat at home. The spotlight fell on England's spinner Adil Rashid, whose exceptional skills were instrumental in unsettling the Indian batting lineup.

After reducing England to a precarious 127/8, the Indian bowling attack allowed their opponents to amass a challenging 171/9 by the end of 20 overs. The Indian chase faltered, finishing at 145/9. Yadav highlighted the challenge posed by Rashid, labelling him a 'world-class' bowler who disrupted India's batting plans.

England's captain Jos Buttler, although recognizing his team's batting collapse, praised the contributions from their tail-enders and the key role played by his bowlers in defending the total. Simultaneously, Man of the Match, Varun Chakravarthy discussed his focus on developing a flipper, showing optimism for his future performances.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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