Bumrah Reveals Dube's 19th-Over Boundaries Were His Favorite T20 WC Moment

Jasprit Bumrah identified Shivam Dube's two boundaries in the penultimate over as the pressure-releasing moment in India's successful chase of 196 runs against the West Indies. He explained the tactical decision to use variations and change of pace on a holding wicket, which yielded him two wickets. Bumrah also praised Sanju Samson's resilient knock, acknowledging his mental strength after an inconsistent period. With this win, India progresses to face England in the semi-finals in Mumbai.

Key Points: Bumrah's Favorite Moment: Dube's Pressure-Relieving Boundaries

  • Bumrah highlights Dube's clutch boundaries
  • India chases 196 vs West Indies
  • Sanju Samson praised for crucial knock
  • India advances to semi-finals
  • Bumrah discusses bowling strategy on tricky wicket
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T20 WC: Bumrah picks Dube's boundaries as his favourite moment from match

Jasprit Bumrah picks Shivam Dube's two fours in the 19th over as the key moment in India's T20 World Cup chase against West Indies.

T20 WC: Bumrah picks Dube's boundaries as his favourite moment from match
"The two fours that Dube hit... really released the pressure from us. - Jasprit Bumrah"

Kolkata, March 2

Indian seam bowler Jasprit Bumrah picked Shivam Dube's two boundaries in the 19th over as his favourite moment from the match after India successfully chased down a mammoth target of 196 runs in a must-win game against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Reacting to a question about his favourite moment from the match, Bumrah said, "The two fours that Dube hit. Nobody will really appreciate that. But the people who really know cricket know that two fours really released the pressure from us. Because sometimes, 9-8 runs in the last over, it can get tricky sometimes," according to a video posted by ICC.

In the match, West Indies posted 195/4 after opting to bat, powered by contributions from Roston Chase (40), Hope (32), Shimron Hetmyer (27), and an unbeaten 76-run partnership between Jason Holder (37*) and Rovman Powell (34*). India's bowlers were led by Jasprit Bumrah, who returned figures of 2/36.

Bumrah took a couple of wickets in the match, conceding 36 runs in his four overs. Bumrah said, "The wicket was holding up, so we wanted to use our variation. We didn't want to bowl too fast because that was an easy option. Hit our back of length, use our change of pace. So we wanted to make run scoring as difficult as possible. And today was a good day when I got some wickets."

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.

Speaking about Sanju Samson's knock, he said, "I'm really happy for him because, you know, in the last month he's had a little bit of an up and down journey. To keep a good mindset, sometimes being in and out. It can be difficult for you as a cricketer. You want stability, you can sometimes question yourself. But come this day, with the conviction that he had, he was absolutely clear. Top knock. Hopefully, he continues to do this and goes from strength to strength."

Now, India will face England in the semi-finals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

- ANI

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Sarah B
So happy for Sanju Samson! He's been through a lot with the constant chopping and changing. This innings will do wonders for his confidence. Bumrah's support for his teammate is heartwarming.
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Vikram M
Bumrah's analysis is spot on. On that Kolkata pitch, hitting the back of a length and using variations was the key. He's not just a bowler, he's a thinking cricketer. Semi-finals here we come!
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Priya S
While the win is fantastic, I hope the team management gives players like Samson a longer rope. This constant insecurity isn't good for any player's form. Stability is key for World Cup success.
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Rohit P
Eden Gardens was electric last night! The chase had us on the edge of our seats. Dube came good when it mattered. Now bring on England at Wankhede! The atmosphere will be insane.
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Michael C
As a neutral observer, it's impressive to see India chase down 196 under that pressure. Bumrah's spell was economical and his post-match insight shows great maturity. They are strong contenders.

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