India’s 210+ Chase Curse Continues: Team Fails for the 7th Time in T20I History
India’s 210+ Chase Curse Continues: Seventh Failed Attempt Extends Unwanted T20I Streak
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| India’s 210+ Chase Curse Continues: Team Fails for the 7th Time in T20I History |
New Chandigarh : The Indian cricket team has once again fallen short in a high-pressure chase as they failed to overhaul a 210-plus target for the seventh time in T20I history. The defeat not only reinforces India’s long-standing struggle in massive chases but also adds another chapter to an unwanted streak that continues to trend across cricket discussions.
A Pattern That Refuses to Break
India has historically been one of the strongest sides in T20 cricket, known for powerful batting line-ups capable of changing matches within a few overs. Yet, when it comes to chasing targets above 210, the Men in Blue have repeatedly found themselves unable to cross the finish line.
With this latest defeat, India’s record in 210+ chases now stands at:
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Attempts: 7
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Wins: 0
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Losses: 7
This raises an important question: Why can’t India chase 210+ despite having world-class batters?
Strong Starts, Lost Momentum
In most of India’s failed high-score chases, a familiar pattern emerges:
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A positive or explosive start
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Momentum lost in the middle overs
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Pressure mounting in the final stretch
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Quick wickets derailing the chase
Even with explosive talents like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Hardik Pandya, India has not managed to convert aggressive starts into match-winning finishes in steep chases.
Why 210+ Chases Are India’s Weak Spot
Experts have pointed out several reasons for India’s recurring struggles:
1. Overreliance on Top Order
India’s batting typically relies heavily on 1-2 players firing early. Once the top order collapses or slows down, the middle order faces immense pressure, especially when chasing at more than 10.5 runs per over.
2. Lack of Finishing Partnerships
India often loses wickets in clusters. Big targets require stable partnerships till the end, something India hasn’t executed consistently.
3. Pressure of ‘must-hit-every-ball’ cricket
Chasing totals above 210 requires sustained aggression from both ends. This often leads to forced shots, dot balls, and unnecessary risks that result in wickets.
4. Bowling-friendly phases hurt momentum
Even during flat-pitch matches, opposition bowlers often produce key overs—cutters, slower balls, yorkers—that India has failed to counter effectively late in the chase.
The Numbers Tell the Story
India’s average score while chasing 210+ in T20Is stands significantly below the target, with finishing overs (16–20) becoming the biggest downfall. Despite having some of the world’s most destructive hitters, the strike rotation and boundary frequency often drop after the halfway mark of the chase.
Global Comparison: How Other Teams Perform
Other major T20 teams like West Indies, Australia, and South Africa have successfully chased 210+ targets multiple times. The reason? Lower-order power-hitting depth and fearless approach in the death overs.
India’s middle and lower-middle order hasn’t shown the same consistency under pressure in extreme chases.
Fans Question India’s Tactical Approach
After the latest defeat, social media exploded with reactions:
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Some questioned team selection
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Others blamed slow phases in the middle overs
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Many pointed at a lack of aggressive intent post powerplay
Fans believe that India needs a tactical rethink—especially regarding batting order and situational aggression—if they want to break this streak.
What Needs to Change?
Experts suggest the following steps to break the 210+ chase curse:
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Promote natural hitters like SKY, Pant, Jaiswal, and Hardik in flexible batting positions
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Use match-up-based batting strategies, not fixed roles
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Strengthen lower-order hitting capabilities
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Improve running between the wickets during high-pressure chases
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Boost mental approach for extreme targets
Is the 210+ Chase Barrier Psychological Now?
Many believe that this losing streak has also turned into a psychological hurdle. Every time India faces a 210+ target, the weight of past failures seems to add extra pressure.
Conclusion
India’s seventh failure to chase down a target of 210 or more in T20Is highlights a longstanding issue that needs urgent attention. The Men in Blue have the talent, power, and skill to break the jinx—but converting potential into performance in high-octane chases remains the key challenge.
As fans await the next big chase, one question dominates the cricket world:
When will India finally break the 210+ T20I curse?
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