Washington Sundar\u2019s performance in the powerplay during the Nidahas Trophy 2018 tri-series has been phenomenal. The 18-year-old Tamil Nadu offspinner displayed his skill yet again as he picked up three wickets and conceded just 22 runs to set-up India\u2019s 17-run win over Bangladesh and qualify for the Nidahas Trophy 2018 tri-series final at the R Premadasa stadium on Wednesday. (Match report) (Highlights)<\/p>\n
Speaking after the end of the match, Sundar said he is fortunate to have this skill and approach in this crucial period. \u201cI have to admit I am fortunate to have this skill (bowling in powerplay). It is more of reading the batsmen\u2019s mind in the powerplays,\u201d Sundar said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery six balls, they will be looking to hit you at least for a four and six. It is important to read the mind. I myself am a batsman to an extent; I can suspect what he is thinking and where he is going to hit me,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The youngster picked up the wickets of Tamim Iqbal (27), Liton Das (7) and Soumya Sarkar (1) to wreck Bangladesh\u2019s top order and despite Mushfiqur Rahim\u2019s late blitz, Mahmudullah\u2019s side suffered their seventh-straight Twenty20 loss against India.<\/p>\n
In addition to Sundar\u2019s strike, Yuzvendra Chahal played a vital part yet again and he got the vital wicket of Mahmudullah for 11. Chahal\u2019s figures of 4-0-21-1 meant that the Indian spinners combined tally was 8-0-43-4. Sundar said this was vital in the context of the match.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was important for me and Yuzvendra Chahal to bowl well. Our eight overs were very important. I thought I should keep things tight,\u201d Sundar said.<\/p>\n
When asked the young off-spinner\u2019s success bowling in the powerplay, Sundar said playing in tough situations in league cricket prepared him immensely. \u201cI play a lot of league games back home. Couple of years back, we played a tournament. I used to bowl two in the powerplay and two in the death overs which was difficult. These things helped me to get better as a cricketer. You want to keep facing those challenges and overcome,\u201d Sundar said.<\/p>\n
Sundar\u2019s haul against Bangladesh has made him the leading wicket-taker in the Nidahas Trophy 2018 tri-series with seven wickets at an incredible economy rate of 5.87. The 18-year-old has expressed confidence that the Indian cricket team will lift the cup on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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