IPL 2021: 5 bright spots for India ahead of T20 World Cup: With just a couple of weeks left for the T20 World Cup, IPL 2021 seems to be a blessing. The players have got the opportunity to practice and build form ahead of the showpiece event. While Ishank Kishan, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav have been in a rut, there are players like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer who have hit top gear, making them bright spots ahead of the WC. Follow IPL 2021 live updates on Insidesport.co and live streaming on Star Sports & Hotstar.
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InsideSport takes a look at 5 players in the IPL to have hit their best form ahead of T20 World Cup, boosting Team India’s chances.
IPL 2021: From Jasprit Bumrah to Virat Kohli, 5 bright spots for India ahead of T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli: India skipper Virat Kohli is in tremendous form in IPL Phase 2. He struck consecutive fifties against CSK and MI. The highest-run getter in T20Is, Virat Kohli will look to make it count in T20 World Cup. He will leave no stones unturned to help India win the tournament in his leadership and end India’s 14 jinx of winning T20 WC. As it will also be the last T20 tournament under his captaincy, Virat Kohli is aiming to get back in form.
Virat Kohli in IPL 2021 Phase 2:
vs KKR: 5
vs CSK: 53
vs MI: 51
vs RR: 25
Jasprit Bumrah: MI pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been phenomenal in the UAE leg of IPL. He has already taken 10 wickets in the last 4 matches. While Bumrah’s form with the red ball was under scrutiny during the WTC Final, he blew his critics out of the park with a fantastic Test series against England. He has carried on his form in the IPL Phase 2 and has sent warnings to the batters ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Jasprit Bumah in IPL 2021 Phase 2:
vs CSK: 2/33
vs KKR: 3/43
vs RCB: 3/36
vs PBKS: 2/24
IPL 2021: From Jasprit Bumrah to Virat Kohli, 5 bright spots for India ahead of T20 World Cup
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Shreyas Iyer: Included in standby players for the India T20 World Cup 2021 Squad, Delhi Capitals’ Shreyas Iyer has announced himself in style after missing out on the first phase of the IPL due to a shoulder injury. He guided Delhi Capitals to a winning start against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the UAE leg opener returning unbeaten in the match and played a crucial knock against Rajasthan Royals that showcased he looks all set for the bigger opportunities if the time demands.
vs SRH: 47*
vs RR: 43
vs KKR: 1
Shardul Thakur: Though on standby, Shardul Thakur from Chennai Super Kings is in fine form in UAE-leg of the IPL 2021. In four matches, Thakur has picked up 6 wickets without going for too many runs which shows how good he is with the white ball in the IPL phase 2.
vs MI: 1/29
vs RCB: 2/29
vs KKR: 2/20
vs SRH: 1/37
Ravindra Jadeja: Another player who has impressed with his form with the bat, as well as the ball, is CSK’s Ravindra Jadeja. His form with the bat, especially the finishing ability, was on full display when the India all-rounder smashed 20 runs off 4 balls from Prasidh Krishna against KKR in the nineteenth over in his knock of 22 off just 8 deliveries.
vs MI: 26 & 0/13
vs RCB: 0/31
vs KKR: 28 & 1/21
vs SRH: 1/14
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