India’s Asia Cup Dominance Masks Critical Team Weaknesses

ndia has begun their Asia Cup campaign with commanding victories over UAE and Pakistan, securing their spot in the Super Four stage. However, beneath the surface of these dominant performances lie concerning vulnerabilities that could prove costly against stronger opposition.

While the Men in Blue have showcased impressive batting depth and bowling variety, their wins have come against teams that failed to truly test their capabilities. More skilled opponents may expose critical weaknesses that have gone unnoticed in these early encounters.

Death Bowling Concerns Without Arshdeep Singh

The most glaring issue is India’s compromised death bowling attack. With Arshdeep Singh excluded from the playing XI in both matches, the team lacks a specialist death bowler. Even against Pakistan’s depleted batting lineup, warning signs emerged when Shaheen Afridi launched Hardik Pandya for two sixes in the final overs.

Statistical evidence supports concerns about Pandya’s death bowling effectiveness. While he strikes faster than Arshdeep (9.40 vs 12.10 balls per wicket), his economy rate suffers significantly (11.59 vs 9.56). This disparity becomes crucial in tight finishes where run control matters most.

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