After a high-pressure clash, Vaughan hailed the Men in Blue for perfectly handling the moment. The Indian batters answered the critics who doubted their approach in style. They did exactly what the situation demanded against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
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Vaughan denies reading much into India's six bowling options
The defending champions went with six bowling options, and Shivam Dube went for 46 runs in just two overs. With the match almost sealed, Vaughan feels the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav used that moment to test his sixth bowler Dube, and it was a tactical move, not a mistake.
Michael Vaughan said on Cricbuzz, "I would not read too much into that. The rest of the bowling was pretty good. The pitch is flat. India has done what they have had to do today.”
He said, “I have seen this Indian team for long enough now that wants to get on that winning trail of knowing they have had their blip against South Africa. They know the West Indies game is crucial to get through to the semi-finals. I think the West Indies will have to play a great game to beat India.”
Michael Vaughan backs India against the West Indies
Now, the focus shifts to the important Super 8 clash against the West Indies in Kolkata, which can favour chasing teams. The toss might play a role, but Vaughan feels this Indian side looks strong enough to win even if luck does not go their way.
It will be a South Africa-India final, predicts Vaughan
The Englishman said that India is back in the title race at the T20 World Cup 2026 after a strong comeback and even predicted a blockbuster final between the defending champions and South Africa—the repeat of the last edition’s final in Barbados.
Vaughan signed off by saying, “It's been a great day for India. They are back in the race to win the World Cup. You sometimes need a little bit of a blip along the way. They’ll say that they won’t need a blip because they’re playing so well. But I’ll say now this has happened. It would not surprise me at all if it’s a South Africa-India final.”
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