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India's Spin Game Under Scrutiny Ahead of Crucial Netherlands T20 WC Clash

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak expressed satisfaction with his team's adjusted game plan against spin, particularly referencing their match in Colombo against Pakistan. India's tournament numbers against spin, however, show a mixed bag with varying run rates and wicket losses across matches. The team now faces a Dutch side featuring a varied spin attack including Aryan Dutt and the experienced Roelof van der Merwe. India will aim to maintain their undefeated streak in the final group stage match at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

Key Points: India's Spin Batting Test vs Netherlands in T20 World Cup

  • India's mixed record vs spin
  • Coach Kotak satisfied with Colombo plan
  • Dutch spin attack analyzed
  • Aiming to keep undefeated run
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T20 WC: Indian batting coach Kotak satisfied with team's game against spin ahead of Netherlands clash

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reviews India's performance against spin ahead of their final group match against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad.

"I think we adjusted to the situation... it was very good. - Sitanshu Kotak"

Ahmedabad, February 17

Ahead of his side's final group stage ICC T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands, Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak spoke on his side's game against spin, particularly at Colombo against Pakistan, where the arch-rivals threw down 18 overs of spin challenge at the Men in Blue.

India will be aiming to keep their undefeated run going as they take on the Netherlands at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. So far in the tournament, India has been a mixed bag against spin and has shown more comfort while playing pacers, as evident by the numbers.

Speaking ahead of the match on India's play against spin at Colombo, Sitanshu said, "I think we adjusted to the situation the way we decided and played good aggressive cricket. With that, I think it was smart enough also. Because, the way Ishaan played, Surya, Tilak and Shivam played, it was more or less according to our plan, it was very good."

Against the USA's spin attack in eight overs at Wankhede, India made 42 runs and lost three wickets, while against Namibia, they lost five wickets to spin in eight overs and scored 61 runs. The clash against Pakistan was an all-out spin attack against India, scoring 144 runs and losing six wickets in 18 overs of spin. India's runs per over against spin in these three clashes were 5.25, 7.6 and 8, respectively.

They played out Usman Tariq's mysterious, much-debated sidearm action, which comes with a pause, with extreme care. The bowler took a wicket and conceded just 24 runs in his quota of four overs, which included just two fours in 24 balls.

The Dutch spin attack consists of Aryan Dutt, an experienced Roelof van der Merwe, Saqib Zulfiqar, Zach Lion-Cachet and Colin Ackermann.

Squads: Netherlands Squad: Michael Levitt, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Zach Lion-Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Fred Klaassen, Noah Croes, Saqib Zulfiqar, Paul van Meekeren, Timm van der Gugten India Squad: Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh.

- ANI

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Priya S
The middle order with SKY and Hardik looks solid. If they get going, no spin attack can stop them. Just need the top order to give a stable platform. All the best, Men in Blue! 💙
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Rohit P
Honestly, I think the batting has been a bit timid against spin. We are the best players of spin in the world, we should be dominating, not just surviving. Hope they play their natural game against Netherlands.
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Sarah B
Interesting analysis. The improvement from 5.25 to 8 RPO shows they are learning and adapting. That's what good teams do in a tournament. The Dutch spin attack is decent, but India should win this comfortably.
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Vikram M
The real test was against Pakistan's spin-heavy attack, and we came through. That gives me confidence. Kotak sir knows what he's talking about. Just win and top the group, boys! 🔥
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Karthik V
Need to be careful against van der Merwe's experience. But if our batters use their feet and play positively, we can post a big total. Hope to see Rinku Singh get a chance in this match!

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