Rohit Sharma’s Team India suffered a four-wicket loss at the hands of Australia in the first T20 match in Mohali on Tuesday (September 20). The bowlers were the main culprits after failing to defend 208 runs. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at possible ‘match ke mujrim’ of the 1st T20 from Umesh Yadav to Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Umesh Yadav
Team India pacer Umesh Yadav (centre) celebrates after picking a wicket against Australia in the 1st T20 in Mohali. Umesh, who was picked ahead of Jasprit Bumrah, leaked 16 runs in his opening over and bowled just 2 overs although he picked up 2 wickets. (Photo: ANI)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who was the leading wicket taker in Asia Cup 2022, failed with the ball in the 1st T20 vs Australia. Bhuvneshwar was the most expensive Indian bowlers, giving away 52 runs in 4 overs. (Source: Twitter)
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra picked up the wicket of Tim David in his final over in the 1st T20 vs Australia but gave away 42 runs in 3.2 overs in Mohali. (Source: Twitter)
Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik was picked as the wicketkeeper for first T20 against Australia. Karthik scored just 6 runs with the bat and failed to take a correct DRS call when Steve Smith was plumb leg-before to Yuzvendra Chahal. (Source: Twitter)
Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel made a comeback from injury in the first T20 against Australia in Mohali. However, Harshal leaked 49 runs in his four overs and also dropped the crucial catch of Matthew Wade off his own bowling. (Source: Twitter)