‘India is becoming a ruthless side, their onslaught could become impossible to stop’: Former Pakan pacer Shoaib Akhtar hails IND pace battery | Cricket-world-cup News
India became the first team to secure a semifinal spot at the ICC Cricket World Cup after the pace trio of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah bowled a brilliant spell to help the hosts dismantle Sri Lanka and reger a 302-run win on Thursday.
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Siraj took three wickets for nought in the first seven balls as Sri Lanka lost its first four wickets for just three runs within 19 deliveries.
Mohammed Shami then took four wickets in three overs in his opening spell, as Sri Lanka was bowled out for 55 runs in 19.4 overs.
Shami finished with 5-18 in five overs, his second five-wicket haul in this tournament. Siraj finished with 3-16 in seven overs.
Former Pakan speedster Shoaib Akhtar was mighty impressed with the Indian pace trio and pointed out how they have been ruthless.Most Read
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“India is becoming a ruthless side. Their onslaught could become impossible to stop. But my wish is that India should start celebrating their fast bowlers. Because today, there was excitement at every single ball in Wankhede,” Akhtar said on his YouTube channel.
“I was personally happy for Mohammed Shami. His rhythm is back. In three matches, he has got 14 wickets. Siraj is also steaming in. Bumrah is lethal. He is the one who allowed the other two to bowl with freedom. Bumrah is very lethal and his skillet is amazing. I really hope they stay fit till the end,” Akhtar added.
India rose atop the points’ table with a perfect record after seven games and is the only unbeaten side in the tournament. It will play its semifinal at the same venue on Novermber 15 unless it meets archrival Pakan in the last four — in which case the game would be played in Kolkata on November 16.
