NEW DELHI: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah emphasised the importance of being proactive, stating that one cannot pre-empt things after delivering a stunning spell on a tricky Nassau County track during India’s 8-wicket win over Ireland in the T20 World Cup in New York on Wednesday.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, India restricted Ireland to a mere 96 runs, with Hardik Pandya (3/27) claiming three wickets, and pacemen Bumrah (2/6 in 3 overs) and Arshdeep Singh (2/35) chipping in with two each.
India then comfortably chased down the target of 97 with over seven overs to spare. Captain Rohit Sharma led the charge with a solid 52 runs before retiring hurt, while Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 36.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, India restricted Ireland to a mere 96 runs, with Hardik Pandya (3/27) claiming three wickets, and pacemen Bumrah (2/6 in 3 overs) and Arshdeep Singh (2/35) chipping in with two each.
India then comfortably chased down the target of 97 with over seven overs to spare. Captain Rohit Sharma led the charge with a solid 52 runs before retiring hurt, while Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 36.
Bumrah’s approach highlights the need for adaptability and quick decision-making on the field, where circumstances can change rapidly.
“When you come here and the ball is seaming around with some bounce and pace, I would never complain. You have to be proactive, you can’t pre-empt things.
“You realise how the wicket is and then go back to what works for you. Once the seam goes down the pitch does settle down. You have to be prepared to bowl in all conditions, so very happy today,” Bumrah, who was named Player of the Match, said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their next match on Sunday.