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India spinner Kuldeep Yadav dominated proceedings against Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2023. Kuldeep picked his first-ever ODI 5-wicket-haul against Pakistan and helped India hand Pakistan their biggest defeat in the format. Pakistan looked like deer in the headlights against Yadav’s left arm wrist spin and folded for 128 runs.
IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Super 4s Highlights
This meant that Pakistan lost the match by 228 runs, their biggest defeat against India in the history of ODI cricket. Yadav was key to India’s domination as he wiped out the entire middle order and opener Fakhar Zaman. The spinner spoke about his form and said that he was extremely happy with his performance.
“100%, I mean I am very happy with my performance. From the last year and past, I have worked really hard and bowling really well. I feel that I am in a good rhythm as well. Just kept bowling good lengths and got my wickets,” Yadav said.
Pakistan were poor in the chase long before the introduction of Kuldeep Yadav. They failed to negotiate the new ball against Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Hardik Pandya. Kuldeep did wonders after the pacers built up the pressure and finished with 5/25 after bowling 8 overs in the match.
“I was not looking to get the fifth wicket after gotten to 4th wicket. Just happened. I know most of the guys, how they play spin and accordingly worked on my variations. 100%, I am working on my length, I just kept bowling wicket-to-wicket and increase my chances if they slog sweep, sweep and reverse sweep. Thank you very much,” Kuldeep explained the plan against Pakistan batters.
Kuldeep has been terrific since the West Indies tour. He was India’s best bowler in the series and now showed once again why he was picked in the ODI World Cup squad ahead of all the spinners in the Indian contingent.
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