{"id":9074,"date":"2025-09-08T23:04:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T17:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=635071"},"modified":"2025-09-08T23:04:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T17:34:09","slug":"asia-cup-2025-can-india-tackle-spin-shubman-gills-struggles-stand-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/asia-cup-2025-can-india-tackle-spin-shubman-gills-struggles-stand-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Asia Cup 2025: Can India tackle spin? Shubman Gill\u2019s struggles stand out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"502\">The <strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"162\">Asia Cup 2025<\/strong> is here, with India set to open their campaign against the UAE on <strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"245\">September 10<\/strong>. If the recent Afghanistan-Pakistan-UAE tri-series is any indication, flat wickets may offer runs in abundance, but spinners will continue to play a decisive role. The big question is \u2014 is India\u2019s batting unit equipped to handle spin threats effectively?<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"528\">Top-order concerns<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"740\">A closer look at the numbers reveals mixed signs. <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"595\">Sanju Samson<\/strong>, despite his explosive strike-rate of 157, has been dismissed 12 times in 24 innings by spinners and carries a high dot-ball percentage of 30.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1060\">The spotlight, however, falls on <strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"791\">Shubman Gill<\/strong>. In 18 innings against spin in T20Is, he has scored just <strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"881\">144 runs at an average of 18<\/strong>, with a strike-rate of 124 and a worrying 34% dot-ball rate. His inability to rotate strike consistently could become a liability in middle overs, especially on slower pitches.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1212\">On the other hand, opener <strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1107\">Abhishek Sharma<\/strong> has shown better numbers, with a strike-rate of over 200 against spin, averaging 27 across 11 innings.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1242\">Middle-order stability<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1576\">The middle-order looks stronger, with <strong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1301\">Suryakumar Yadav<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1321\">Tilak Varma<\/strong> leading the charge. Surya\u2019s record is exceptional \u2014 <strong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1431\">873 runs at an average of 58 and a strike-rate of 147<\/strong>, with just a 27% dot-ball rate. <strong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1479\">Tilak Varma<\/strong>, too, has held his ground well, scoring 244 runs at an average of 35 and a strike-rate of 142.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1617\">All-rounders and finishing issues<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1835\">Among all-rounders, <strong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1655\">Hardik Pandya<\/strong> averages a healthy 43 but his strike-rate drops significantly to 113 against spin. <strong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1753\">Axar Patel<\/strong> has been solid in limited opportunities, striking at 138 with an average of 33.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2038\">The major concern is <strong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1873\">Rinku Singh<\/strong>, India\u2019s designated finisher. Against spin, his numbers are underwhelming \u2014 only 123 runs in 15 innings, a strike-rate of 107, and a staggering 38% dot-ball rate.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2060\">The road ahead<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2395\">The numbers make it clear: India\u2019s success against spin in the Asia Cup will heavily rely on <strong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2208\">Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Abhishek Sharma<\/strong>. For India to dominate, <strong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2266\">Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson<\/strong> must step up and break their struggles against slow bowling. Otherwise, India risk losing momentum in spin-heavy middle overs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Asia Cup 2025 is here, with India set to open their campaign against the UAE on September 10. 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