Delhi: Even though the Indian team has secured its place in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 on the basis of its strong play, many players of the team have failed to find their rhythm so far. This also includes the name of the team’s premium spinner Varun Chakraborty, who was badly beaten in the Super-8 round. At the same time, against England in the semi-finals, Chakraborty was seen spending runs like water. However, despite this, team vice-captain Akshar Patel has supported Chakraborty and called him the ‘X factor’ of the team.

England beat Chakravarthy badly

In the second semi-final held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India had set a huge target of 254 runs for victory against England. On the basis of the tremendous century innings of English player Jacob Bethel (105), the team managed to reach the threshold of victory, but in the end it lost by 7 runs. Varun Chakraborty was badly beaten during this innings of England.

He gave away 64 runs with an economy of 16 in his spell of 4 overs. Chakraborty got only one wicket. Due to Bethel’s beating, Chakraborty was not able to understand how to bowl to him. Despite this shameful performance, the team management and players are supporting Chakraborty.

Chakraborty is getting the support of the team

India vice-captain Axar Patel revealed that the team has asked Varun to remain mentally strong and stick to his plans. After the match, Akshar said in the press conference in this context,

Akshar further said that the bowlers’ plan is to first bowl the ball on the stumps and then under pressure they suddenly change their line. During this period, confidence plays an important role.

Expected match winning performance from Chakraborty in the final

Akshar said that Chakraborty took the wicket of Jos Buttler in the match, who was proving dangerous for the team. He (Chakravarthy) is the number one T20 bowler in the world and knows what he is doing. It’s all a matter of mentality. We have one more match. It is possible that he may give a match-winning performance in the final.

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