India’s Bumrah only ‘human’ says Phillips ahead of T20 World Cup final

AFP | Ahmedabad

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New Zealand will be ready to pounce if India’s bowling star Jasprit Bumrah falters in the T20 World Cup final said all-rounder Glenn Phillips yesterday. Defending champions India and New Zealand clash in Ahmedabad on a blockbuster Sunday after the co-hosts edged out a spirited England team in the second semi-final.

A brilliant 105 from Jacob Bethell on Thursday kept England in the hunt during a record chase of 254 before Bumrah bowled a near-perfect 18th over.

A succession of precise yorkers and length balls yielded just six runs and England were behind the chase. New Zealand, who thrashed South Africa in the first semi-final, are eyeing their maiden title in their second final appearance and Phillips said the team are ready for Bumrah.

“He’s human as well,” Phillips told reporters. “He is allowed to have a bad day, as are the rest of us. So hopefully we have a good day against him.”