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Leg-Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy Shines in India's Asia Cup Victory
26 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Varun Chakaravarthy's impressive bowling performance
- Conceded just 8 runs off 16 balls after costly start
- Played key role in India's 41-run win over Bangladesh
On September 26th, 2025, Indian leg-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy showcased his resilience and skill, leading his team to a crucial victory in the Asia Cup. Chakaravarthy, who was playing his 22nd T20I, had a shaky start, with his first 8 deliveries against Bangladesh costing 21 runs. However, the 34-year-old from Tamil Nadu quickly regained his composure and went on to deliver a match-winning performance.
Chakaravarthy responded by cleaning up Shamim Hossain and conceding just 8 more runs off his next 16 balls, finishing with impressive figures of 4-0-29-2. He played his part, alongside Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, in securing a 41-run victory for India, which sealed their berth in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.
Despite the costly start, Chakaravarthy maintained his aggressive approach, stating that his only aim in the PowerPlay is to look for wickets. He believes the surfaces in Dubai offer more purchase for spinners as the game progresses, and he has been working on improving his batting and fielding skills during the recent break.
