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India's Bowling Woes: 16 Wides Cost T20I vs South Africa
12 Dec
Summary
- Indian seamers conceded 16 wides, including seven in one over by Arshdeep.
- South Africa posted 214, leading to India's 51-run loss in the second T20I.
- Jasprit Bumrah has conceded more sixes in 2025 than in the prior four years.
India's bowlers faced sharp criticism following their T20I defeat to South Africa, with former player Aakash Chopra highlighting significant issues with wides and full tosses. The Indian seamers conceded a total of 16 wides, including an extraordinary seven in a single over bowled by Arshdeep Singh. This lack of control allowed South Africa to post a formidable total of 214 runs.
In the subsequent chase, India could only manage 162, resulting in a 51-run loss. Chopra pointed out that the extensive number of wides and full tosses could not be attributed to dew, noting South Africa bowled far fewer such deliveries. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh were particularly expensive in the death overs, although Varun Chakaravarthy was singled out for his economical spell.
Further concern was raised regarding Jasprit Bumrah's performance, with statistics revealing he has been hit for more sixes in just 10 innings in 2025 than in the entire period from 2021 to 2024. This bowling performance underscores a worrying trend for the Indian team as they prepare for future challenges.
