Behind India's 76-run defeat against South Africa last night there could be multiple reasons. While multiple experts pointed out Axar Patel's exclusion affected the team's performance, former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth believed India lost the match because of Varun Chakravarthy's off-colour.
Historically, whenever Varun Chakravarthy delivered according to his calibre, India got to register a win in T20Is. The South African think tank does its homework pretty well ahead of the Super 8 clash. Apart from the early bowling spells of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, most of the Indian bowlers looked ineffective when Dewald Brevis, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs were in charge. South Africa was three down for 20 runs only.
Suryakumar Yadav introduced Varun Chakravarthy early in the matchTo put extra pressure on the batters, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav introduced Chakravarthy inside the powerplay. Yadav's intention was clear - carry on the attack. But Miller and Brevis were well prepared for the spinner. They instantly went down on the ground to neutralise the ace bowler of the Men in Blue Brigade.
