Dubai : India fielding woes dominate the spotlight ahead of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup final. Team India has entered the title clash in commanding fashion—winning all their group and Super Four matches—but lapses in the field cast a shadow over their otherwise dominant run.
Throughout the tournament, India’s fielding standards have failed to match their batting and bowling prowess. Players dropped several catches and added moments of sloppy ground fielding, gifting opposition teams valuable runs. Fielders often allowed singles to turn into doubles, which helped opponents ease pressure at crucial stages. These lapses did not hurt India in earlier rounds, but such mistakes could prove decisive in a high-stakes final against arch-rivals Pakistan.
The Indian coaching staff recognizes this concern. Head coach and support staff plan to put extra emphasis on fielding drills ahead of the big clash. They aim to sharpen catching, improve reflexes inside the circle, and cut off easy runs in the outfield. With the final likely to become a tense affair, the team knows even small mistakes could swing momentum.
Fans have also spotted the flaws. Social media continues to buzz with reactions pointing out India’s inconsistent fielding efforts. While praising the team’s unbeaten run, many supporters urge the players to tighten up in the field before facing Pakistan.
As the final approaches, India’s players aim to leave their lapses behind and deliver a complete performance. Against Pakistan, every run saved and every catch taken could decide whether they lift the Asia Cup trophy or finish as runner-up.
The stage is set for a thrilling finale. For India, stronger fielding may just prove the key to sealing the championship because Pakistan’s fielders have fared even worse, dropping more catches and conceding more runs through mistakes.
–IANS
