As the T20 World Cup Super Eights stage approaches, Indian pacer Ishant Sharma sees Rishabh Pant as a key player for the Indian team. Pant, who made a successful comeback to international cricket after a life-threatening accident, showcased his form while leading Delhi Capitals in the IPL. His consistency and composure on difficult pitches in New York led him to amass 96 runs at an average of 48.00 in three matches. Ishant Sharma, who closely monitored Pant’s progress, believes that the best is yet to come from the dynamic batter.
Before the start of the tournament, former cricket stars backed India to reach the semifinals, and with their unbeaten start in the tournament, many fans believe that India could go all the way to the final. Positive takeaways from India’s performances include captain Rohit Sharma’s fifty, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube finding their form, and Arshdeep Singh’s impressive performance with the ball. Ishant believes that India’s bench strength and the contribution of different players in each game set them apart from previous editions.
In the Super Eights stage, India’s lineup favored pace over spin, resulting in players like Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal being confined to the sidelines. However, in the West Indies, spinners could play a crucial role as they have been prominent in the matches. India will face Afghanistan in their first Super 8 game.
The Super Eights groups include Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, and India in Group A, and England, South Africa, USA, and West Indies in Group B. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals. The Super Eights schedule includes matches such as South Africa vs USA, West Indies vs England, Afghanistan vs India, Australia vs Bangladesh, among others, leading up to the final on June 29.
Overall, the ongoing T20 World Cup promises exciting cricket action with teams battling it out in the Super Eights stage. With players like Rishabh Pant in form and India’s depth in squad strength, the tournament is set to be an exciting and competitive affair. India’s unbeaten start and positive performances provide hope for fans that the Rohit Sharma-led team can go all the way and lift the T20 World Cup trophy. The upcoming matches in the Super Eights will determine which teams advance to the semifinals and ultimately the final showdown on June 29.
