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You Can't Let Bumrah Bowl Four Overs Without Damage: Steyn

Many South Africans: Former pace legend Dale Steyn was full of praise for India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah after the teams commanding performance in the fifth and final T20I against South Africa that set the stage for the Men in Blues 3-1 series win on Friday as the hosts clinched a 30-run victory. Indias victory was built on an important 100-run partnership between Tilak Verma and Pandya, providing the team with a strong total. The bowlers then dominated, with Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy delivering crucial spells that disrupted South Africas pursuit and secured the series victory convincingly. Speaking on JioStar, Dale Steyn dissected South Africas chase collapse against Bumrah, saying, Its the Bumrah effectyou cant let him bowl four overs without damage. South Africa played it safe, surviving him while attacking others, but once he got Quinton de Kock, it triggered Hardiks wicket, then Chakaravarthys flow. Chasing 230-240 demands fighting fire with fire; you cant let elite bowlers dictate. Bumrah always creates that window for othersSouth Africa shouldve gone after him harder, as hell get you out anyway if you just wait. He also opined on Chakaravarthys dominance over South Africas middle order, stating, Many South Africans struggle to pick Varun ChakaravarthyAiden Markram reads him best but still gets out to him often because he plays aggressively. Others like Ferreira get completely foxed by his soft prods and uncertain spin. He has a clear edge over their middle order; even Markrams now cautious, which is the last mindset a batter wants against him. Chasing 230-240 demands fighting fire with fire; you cant let elite bowlers dictate. Bumrah always creates that window for othersSouth Africa shouldve gone after him harder, as hell get you out anyway if you just wait. Also Read: Live Cricket Score You see it in his stance and presencehes operating at another level mentally, unbreakable in a game thats all about mental battles. All these players are skilled, but hes elevated beyond. Article Source: IANS

20 Dec 2025 11:26 am