Varun Chakaravarthy wans India before Super Eight stage (Source: AFP)
Team India wrapped up the group stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 with dominance and is all set to step into the Super Eight stage with solid confidence. Facing the Netherlands in the last game, spinner Varun Chakaravarthy turned heads with his outstanding performances.
After the sublime performances, he was named the Impact Player of the game, but his speech after receiving the medal has gone viral. Looking ahead to the Super Eight stage, he made it clear that the real battle begins now, and tougher tests await
Varun Chakaravarthy sends a strong message before Super Eight showdown
Team India have dominated the T20 World Cup 2026 from the very start, finishing the group stage unbeaten after a hard-fought 17-run win over the Netherlands. As Men in Blue’s batting order struggled in the beginning, the Indian bowlers stole the show with their sublime bowling.
Defending 193, Varun Chakaravarthy turned into a nightmare for the Dutch batters with his brilliant spell. While bowling three overs, he conceded just 14 runs and secured three crucial scalps with an economy rate of 4.70. That magnificent performance remained one of the biggest reason of India’s victory.
The contribution earned him another glory as he won the Impact Player award in the dressing room. After India’s strength and conditioning coach, Adrian Le Roux, gave him the medal, his speech grabbed attention. Reflecting on the performance, he said the real tournament begins from the next match, hinting that the group stage was only a preview of what the team is capable of.
“Asli tournament next match se chalu ho raha hain. Toh uske liye ready hona hain (The real tournament starts with the next match. We have to get ready for that). Dogfight is very important,” he said.
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Having Varun Chakaravarthy in the side has proven to be a massive boost, and Team India are already reaping the benefits. Since the beginning of the T20 World Cup 2026, Varun Chakaravarthy has been the Men in Blue’s biggest weapon as the Netherlands felt his heat in the last game.
With his brilliant spell, Team India strengthened their hold over the opposition. Just not in the last game, he registered one of his greatest T20I spells against Namibia. While conceding just seven runs in two overs, he secured three crucial wickets with an economy rate of 3.50.
In the ongoing tournament, he has been the second-highest wicket-taker as he already secured nine wickets in four matches with an economy rate of 5.16. Heading into the Super Eight stage, his current form will be a huge advantage for Team India.
Team India must fix key issues before Super Eight clash
Since the beginning of the T20 World Cup 2026, Team India have maintained their winning streak. After a victory over the Netherlands in the last match, they had a big boost in their confidence. However, with the Super Eight stage bringing even tougher challenges, the Men in Blue need to address a few key areas to stay on top.
As the bowling unit has showcased their full intent throughout the group stage, early batting struggles have been a massive blow for the side. Abhishek Sharma has struggled with his form as he has registered three ducks in three games.
Even Ishan Kishan has showcased strong intent, Tilak Varma needed to step up with more responsibility. While Team India prepare for the next stage, addressing these batting woes becomes crucial for their success.
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