Indian all-rounder and left-arm spinner, Ravindra Jadeja revealed that he expects the pitches in the Caribbean (West Indies) to aid spinners during the Super 8 phase of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Team India qualified for the Super 8 after finishing in the top-two of Group A alongside the United States of America (USA). In the Super 8, they have been pooled together in Group 1 consisting of Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
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Jadeja who was not able to make any impact for his team on pace-friendly pitches during the group stages, which were held in USA, will be hoping to put out a much better performance in the next phase of the tournament.
What did Ravindra Jadeja say about the Super 8 pitches in the West Indies?
Indian allrounder, Ravindra Jadeja was speaking on Star Sports about the pitches in West Indies, which have generally tended to be slow, dry, and offering help for spinners, especially during the middle overs.
Jadeja hinted that spin-friendly pitches during morning games could be an advantage for Team India's spinners. India will play all three of their Super 8 matches at 10:30 AM local time.
"Whenever we play in the West Indies, the wicket remains a bit slow and dry. The match timing is also in the morning so spinners will have help. Even in India, there are many wickets where spinners get help. So, it is a good thing that spinners will get help here in the middle overs. You could see spinners being used in the death overs as well," he said.
Even left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav agreed with Jadeja's verdict of the pitches in the Caribbean, saying that line and length of the bowlers will be key on such surfaces.
"The spinners do get help in the West Indies and so I think four spinners are picked in the squad. In this format, the bowlers' length becomes crucial, and I have said this many times. I had played the T20I series against West Indies last year and it was a good series for the spinners, so I expect similar pitches," Kuldeep said.
India's schedule for Super 8s at the T20 World Cup 2024
India will play Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in their Super 8 fixtures.
The top 2 from this group will progress to the semifinals. India will be hoping to reach the semifinals from a relatively easier group.
| Stage | Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super 8 | India vs Afghanistan | 20 June, 2024 | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown |
| Super 8 | India vs Bangladesh | 22 June, 2024 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound |
| Super 8 | India vs Australia | 24 June, 2024 | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet |
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