Excitement among fans begins to build as we are now deep within the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With our Super 8 finalized, teams are working to do their best to book their spots in the semi-finals. Considering how the group stage matches played out, the tournament has heavily favored bowlers. With low run rates and high metrics in terms of runs per wicket, this year has displayed scenes of struggle from batsmen. As teams steadily prepare for the much anticipated Super 8 fixtures, punters ready themselves to place their bets on who will be the top bowler for India at the T20 World Cup.
Experts have been calling this tournament “the bowler’s World Cup” because of the high rates of wickets being taken. The 2024 T20 World Cup has seen some of the lowest-scoring matches in the event’s history. The average run rate from the 37 matches fully played during the group stage is 6.71, making it the lowest-scoring T20 World Cup surpassing 2021 with a 7.43 run rate.
We have seen a wicket being taken every 17.80 runs, which itself is also the lowest in history. Speaking of milestones, we are yet to see any centuries in the tournament so far and have seen a record-low of just 16 half-centuries. These stats clearly indicate how dominant bowlers have been in terms of denying runs, taking wickets, and setting low targets for their batting order.
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Contenders for Top Bowler for India at the T20 World Cup
The bowlers from India have been particularly active during the group stage and are showing no signs of slowing down as we head towards the Super 8 fixtures. Players like Arshdeep Singh have been phenomenal during T20 international matches this year. Being the top wicket-taker for his team this year, Singh has claimed nine batsmen during the group stage with his best performance being against the upstarts, USA, with four wickets while giving away only nine runs.
Other star performers include Jasprit Bumrah with six wickets in five games and Hardik Pandya with eight wickets in five games. With stats like these, there is very little doubt that one of these players to be the top bowler for India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
With such exceptionally talented players at hand, let us take a look at their chances of being the top bowler for India along with individual statistics.
India’s Group Stage Fixtures
Here are the fixtures and results of the matches played by India during the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024:
- India vs Ireland – June 5, 2024 – India (97/2) won by 8 wickets against Ireland (96/10)
- India vs Pakistan – June 9 – India (119/10) won by 6 runs against Pakistan (113/7)
- India vs USA – June 12 – India (111.3) won by 7 wickets against USA (110/8)
- India vs Canada – June 15 – Match Abandoned
India’s Fixtures For The Super 8
India is in Group 1 of the Super 8 alongside Australia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. Looking at the group based on ratings and past scores, Australia is the only threat that India has to look out for. Even though recent improvements in performance have been seen in both Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the chances of them defeating India are quite slim.
Here are the fixtures for India during the upcoming Super 8 stage:
- India vs Afghanistan – June 20 – Bridgetown, Barbados
- India vs Bangladesh – June 22 – North Sound, Antigua
- India vs Australia – June 24 – Gros Islet, St. Lucia
Arshdeep Singh To Be India’s Top Bowler
Arshdeep Singh to be the top bowler for India at odds of 1.85 (Parimatch)
Arshdeep Singh has been one of the star-performing bowlers for India during the group-stage matches of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 for India. The 25-year-old has impressed veterans and critics alike by easily taking wickets against some of the strongest teams in the world. His strongest performance was against the USA, where he alone took four wickets in four overs while maintaining a beyond-impressive economy of 2.25. Singh gave away only nine runs during his four-over tenure. Singh’s impressive ability to force batters to crack under pressure and force risky shots allowed him to set the fielders to maximize the chances of him taking wickets.
His bowling against Bangladesh was also very impressive, as he took down the likes of Soumya Sarker and Litton Das. He expertly placed his full toss just outside enough to pull Sarkar to drive away from the body, resulting in a riveting wicket. Such magnificent skill will be a critical asset to India’s future games and will be a key aspect of Arshdeep Singh’s performance in this tournament.
This improves the odds of this bet while reducing all forms of risk. These stats suggest that this bet is a great option for punters to go for.
Hardik Pandya To Be India’s Top Bowler
Hardik Pandya to be the top bowler for India at odds of 3.00 (Parimatch)
Hardik Pandya has had a blast of a tournament so far. His group stage performances have displayed his exceptional talents as a tactical bowler. The right-handed medium-fast bowler has displayed his excellence in over 80 innings of international T20 matches with 80 wickets. His showing against India’s most recent match against the USA had him take two massive wickets in four overs while giving away 14 runs only. Pandya expertly positioned his fielders while stepping up his own bounce and pace resulting in two easy catches. The wicket against Aaron Jones, in particular, was very crucial in keeping India’s head out of the water.
The highest number of wickets taken by Hardik Pandya was against Ireland, where he took down three Irish batters in four overs while giving away 27 runs. He displayed his expert movement and spin by hitting the stumps and sending Lorcan Tucker out of the field. His proficiency in tactically placing fielders allowed him to drop both Curtis Campher and Mark Adair while maintaining a strong economy and denying them the chance to score too many runs. Such tactical prowess will be a major obstacle for teams in the Super 8 to overcome if they are to defeat India.
After considering such stats, we can safely say that the odds of Hardik Pandya being the top bowler for India are quite high. This makes the bet quite safe while also improving its payout.
Jasprit Bumrah To Be India’s Top Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah to be the top bowler for India at odds of 4.50 (Parimatch)
When it comes to fast bowlers, India has one of the strongest in recent history. Jasprit Bumrah has continuously proven his consistency and ability to use his natural pace to get wickets. Despite only playing 65 T20 international matches, Bumrah has taken almost 80 wickets. His performance in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup has been nothing short of inspirational as he showed the world his potential to find impact on the crease. After taking three wickets off of four overs while giving away only 14 runs, he was given the title of Player of the Match. He took down talented players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan during his time on the pitch.
He also performed remarkably well against Ireland, taking another Player of the Match award. He took two vital wickets in just three overs while giving away only six runs. His yorker against Josh Little was a masterclass and allowed him to close the game off for his team. Bumrah has a lot of potential and will be a massive threat to all batters heading into the Super 8.
With such performances in mind, the odds of Jasprit Bumrah being India’s top bowler grow exponentially. This also improves the odds of our bet and makes it a great option for punters to go for.
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