Overview

• Arshdeep conceded just two runs and took two wickets in the Super Over against Sri Lanka after holding his nerve in the penultimate over of the chase.
• Irfan Pathan urged India to pick Arshdeep alongside Jasprit Bumrah, citing the value of yorkers from both ends in tight finishes.
• Suryakumar Yadav entrusted Arshdeep with the Super Over and praised his composure, reinforcing confidence in him before Sunday’s final against Pakistan.
• Team selections this tournament have often favored a lone frontline pacer with three spinners plus Shivam Dube for batting length, limiting Arshdeep’s opportunities.
• Arshdeep became the first Indian male to 100 T20I wickets, reaching the mark in 64 matches as the fastest pace bowler from a full‑member nation to do so.