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Bumrah Wins Impact Player Award as India Beats West Indies in T20 WC Thriller

Jasprit Bumrah was named the Impact Player of the Match for his pivotal bowling performance in India's Super 8 victory over the West Indies. His spell of 2/36, which included the wickets of Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase, helped restrict the opposition. Fielding coach T. Dilip presented the award, praising the team's collective effort and Bumrah's composure in big moments. India successfully chased a target of 196, with significant contributions from Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma.

Key Points: Jasprit Bumrah Impact Player in India's T20 WC Win vs West Indies

  • Bumrah's 2/36 restricted West Indies
  • Award presented by fielding coach T. Dilip
  • India chased 196 in a must-win game
  • Sanju Samson played a key role in the chase
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T20 WC: Bumrah gets 'Impact Player of the Match' award following India's win over West Indies

Jasprit Bumrah's decisive spell earns him the Impact Player award after India's crucial Super 8 victory over West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

"The impact player goes to someone who owns the big moments... He's none other than Jasprit Bumrah. - T. Dilip"

Kolkata, March 2

India's ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the 'Impact Player of the Match' award following his side's win in the Super 8 clash against the West Indies.

Bumrah was adjudged the 'Impact Player of the Match' after a decisive spell that restricted the West Indies to a chaseable total on Sunday in a virtual knockout fixture at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Bumrah returned figures of 2/36 from his four overs; he struck twice, removing the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase to shift momentum firmly in India's favour.

India's fielding coach T. Dilip presented him the award and lauded the team's collective intensity while singling out Bumrah for his composure in decisive phases.

"Brilliant stuff, brilliant effort, well done. We're a gun team, and today we showed with our intent what it means to be that. That's what the play was today. Today's game reminds me of my favourite quote: 'The strength of the team is each individual, and the strength of each individual is the team.' Today, we represented that through care and belief every time we did that. Outstanding efforts. The impact player goes to someone who owns the big moments most of the time with his calm face and deadly execution. He's none other than Jasprit Bumrah," T. Dilip said in a video posted by BCCI.

Bumrah also lauded Shivam Dube's two boundaries in the 19th over after India successfully chased down a mammoth target of 196 runs in a must-win game. He also felt that Tilak Varma played a great knock.

"Thank you so much. Special mention to Dube as well-the two fours that he hit didn't let the pressure come into our team. So yeah, special mention to him. Tilak also played a great knock, not taking away anything from him. But yes, come the big day, we're off to get together and hopefully do well in Mumbai. Cheers," Bumrah said.

In the match, West Indies posted 195/4 after opting to bat, powered by contributions from Chase (40), Hope (32), Hetmyer (27), and an unbeaten 76-run partnership between Jason Holder (37*) and Powell (34*).

India's bowlers were led by Bumrah, who returned figures of 2/36. In reply, India overcame an early setback before a series of partnerships guided them home. Sanju Samson played a key role in the chase, stitching crucial stands with Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, as India sealed a five-wicket victory to progress further in the tournament.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Great win, but can we please talk about the fielding? A few misfields and dropped catches could have cost us dearly against a bigger team. Bumrah was brilliant, but the fielding coach's praise feels a bit over the top given some of the lapses I saw.
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Priya S
So proud of the team spirit! Loved how Bumrah immediately gave credit to Dube and Tilak. That's true leadership. Winning at Eden Gardens always feels extra special. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
️196 chased down in a knockout! This team has the heart of a lion. Bumrah is our X-factor, no doubt. But Samson's innings was equally crucial under pressure. Hope we carry this momentum all the way!
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Karthik V
The calm face and deadly execution - that line from the coach sums up Bumrah perfectly. He's a national treasure. Also, good to see Shivam Dube getting a shoutout for those two fours. Small contributions win big matches.
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Michael C
As a neutral fan, that was a fantastic game of cricket. The West Indies lower order fightback was impressive, but Bumrah's class in the middle overs made the difference. Quality fast bowling is a joy to watch.

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