New ball spin: A new twist on an old strategy

India's T20 World Cup struggles stem from opponents using spinners in the Powerplay, disrupting their usual aggressive batting approach.

New Delhi: Normally, the first six overs of a T20 game are a cue for madness. Field restrictions are in place, the hard new ball flies off the bat and the openers, with all the wickets in hand, have the license to thrill. A good start is not always essential, but it helps.

South Africa's captain Aiden Markram, right, celebrates the wicket of Ishan Kishan on Sunday. (AP)

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But that is normally. For, in this T20 World Cup, India, so used to Abhishek Sharma and Co going berserk first up, have been stumped by a