WTC Final 2021: Draw Is Not A Negative Result For India At The Moment Feels Deep Dasgupta

Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Deep Dasgupta mentioned that India might not be able to push for a win with the number of overs left and hence a draw might not be a bad option too. New Zealand is currently trailing by 116 runs at the end of day four and still, there is the fifth day and also the reserve day to go.

With eight wickets in hand, New Zealand will be trying to take a lead of more than 150 runs and letting India bat on the final day where they will need to take ten wickets. The first session of day five is going to be very crucial and will decide the outcome of the match certainly.

Deep Dasgupta Feels It Is Imperative To Not Concede Too Many Runs

Deep Dasgupta revealed that the only way for a positive result for India is to control the first session of the fifth day and also to make sure that runs arent flowing even if the wickets aren’t coming. He added that a draw might not look like a negative result for India in the current situation.

“If India want a positive result, they would need to control the next session. Sure, they would attack and want wickets, but is imperative they don’t concede too many runs if they aren’t able to get the breakthroughs.

“That may seem like a negative approach, but if look at how the situation is from an Indian perspective, a draw is not too negative of a thought right now,” Deep Dasgupta said.

Deep Dasgupta Explains The Possibilities For An Indian Win

Deep Dasgupta mentioned that the only way India can win is if all the four innings are played which means that India has to take 18 of New Zealand wickets still with run the flow being reduced.

Also, he claimed India has to be able to bat at a good pace with whatever lead they have in the bank. He notified only 1.5 innings have been completed out of the four innings which makes it very unlikely for India to win.

If India wants to win from here, all the four innings need to be played in the game. They’ll have to bowl New Zealand out first, and even if they take a lead they will have to keep it at a bare minimum.

“Then they’ll have to bat well but bat quick. Then they’ll have to bowl New Zealand out in the final innings as well. Right now just 1.5 innings have been completed, and a further 2.5 innings need to be completed for India to win,” Deep Dasgupta explained.

The reserve day will be used after the fifth day as originally stated by ICC to accommodate for the lost overs due to rain.