Navjot Singh Sidhu Trolls India Star Ahead of the T20 World Cup Final

Before the T20 World Cup final between South Africa and Barbados, former Indian batter Navjot Singh Sidhu made fun of star bowler Arshdeep Singh. With 15 wickets under his belt, Arshdeep leads India in wicket-taking in the competition. He will get an opportunity to take the lead against the Proteas in the T20 World Cup summit match on Saturday. Arshdeep has to take three wickets to surpass Fazalhaq Farooqi (17) of Afghanistan in the standings of the competition. Sidhu, however, made fun of Arshdeep's batting abilities before the championship match.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup Final, Navjot Singh Sidhu makes fun of an Indian star, saying, 'Confidence 100, Skill 0'. ObserveNavjot Singh Sidhu is a member of the T20 World Cup's Hindi commentary crew.

On Instagram, Sidhu posted a video with the caption, '100% confidence, 0% skills.'

There was no animosity meant against Arshdeep in the message published by Sidhu, as he has been complimenting the player for his achievements with the ball throughout the competition.

After failing to take a wicket in the semi-final match against England, Arshdeep will try to pick up more wickets in the crucial final.

Arshdeep gave pace leader Bumrah a lot of credit for his accomplishments.

'I guess a lot of credit goes to Jassi bhai (Jasprit Bumrah) because he puts a lot of pressure on the batters - he gives, what, three or four runs in an over - so batters are coming hard against me, and I just have to try and bowl my best ball and there are a lot of chances of getting wickets there,' Arshdeep stated.

'On the other hand, they take greater chances against me when they realise the runs are not coming and the asking rate is rising. There's always a possibility to pick up a wicket there. Thus, Jassi bhai deserves a lot of credit for my wickets,' he continued.

India's performance in the T20 World Cup 

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India's journey to the T20 World Cup 2024 final has been nothing short of impressive. They kicked off the group stages with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Ireland, thanks to stellar bowling from Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. Next, they edged out Pakistan in a low-scoring thriller, defending 119 runs with remarkable bowling performances. A seven-wicket win against the USA followed, showcasing Suryakumar Yadav's and Shivam Dube's batting prowess. Despite a washed-out game against Canada, India topped Group A.

In the Super Eights, India maintained their momentum with convincing wins over Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Australia. Rohit Sharma's explosive 92 against Australia and consistent contributions from Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav were highlights.

The semi-final saw India exact revenge on England for their 2022 defeat, winning by 68 runs with key innings from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, and decisive spin bowling.

Now, India is set to face South Africa on 29 June at the Kensington Oval, aiming to claim the Men’s T20 World Cup trophy.

South Africa's performance in the T20 World Cup

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South Africa kicked off their T20 World Cup 2024 journey with a commanding win against Sri Lanka, dismissing them for just 77 runs. Although the chase was tougher than expected, they clinched victory with Quinton de Kock scoring the highest at 20 runs. The momentum continued with a tight four-wicket win over the Netherlands, thanks to David Miller's 59 runs. Their match against Bangladesh was a nail-biter, but stellar bowling from Rabada, Maharaj, and Nortje ensured a narrow four-run win.

Facing Nepal, South Africa nearly tasted defeat but scraped through by a single run, with Shamsi's four-wicket haul being the highlight. In the Super Eights, they outclassed the USA, driven by de Kock's 74 runs and Rabada's crucial wickets. Against England, explosive knocks from de Kock and Miller led to a thrilling seven-run win. Despite rain disruptions, they defeated the West Indies with a DLS-adjusted target, thanks to critical innings from Markram and Stubbs.

In the semi-final, South Africa’s bowlers shone brightly, skittling Afghanistan for 56 runs. Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram comfortably chased the target, leading the Proteas to their first T20 World Cup final. Now, they gear up for a showdown against India at the Kensington Oval on June 29, with hopes high for their maiden trophy.

Squad for the T20 World Cup Final

India Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, and Yashasvi Jaiswal

South Africa squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Ryan Rickelton.

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