EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 19 MIN
Is This The Blueprint to Beat India? | SA’s Slower Ball Masterclass & The Axar Patel Non-Selection Mystery
from In Between Overs - A Cricket Fan's Podcast · host Taran and Ishaan
Send us Fan MailIs the "unbeatable" tag gone? India’s Super 8 journey hits a massive speed bump in Ahmedabad as South Africa pulls off a clinical 76-run victory. Taran and Ishaan break down the tactical errors and the "home team" energy the Proteas brought to the black soil pitch.In this episode, we dive deep into:The Partnership: How David Miller and Dewald Brevis absorbed the pressure and took down Varun Chakaravarthy.The Finisher: Tristan Stubbs’ explosive cameo against Hardik Pandya.The Selection Headache: Why was India’s Vice Captain and local hero Axar Patel left out of the XI?The Chase-Master Gap: With India struggling to chase 150+, are they missing the stability of a Virat Kohli-type anchor?The "Cupcake" Curse: Did the Star Sports "No Choking" ad provide the ultimate motivation for South Africa?Bumrah’s Brilliance: We analyze Jasprit’s incredible spell of 3/15 and why it wasn’t enough to save a flat Indian bowling effort.What’s Next? India is now chasing the eight-ball with a negative net run rate. It’s a must-win situation against Zimbabwe. Can the young guns handle the World Cup pressure?Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The Ahmedabad Atmosphere01:30 – Why SA Played Like the "Home Team"03:00 – Miller & Brevis: The Game-Changing Partnership04:50 – Tristan Stubbs: The New Finisher06:20 – Bumrah’s Lone Warrior Spell ($3/15$)07:45 – The Axar Patel Exclusion Mystery10:15 – Opening Woes: The Off-Spin "Kryptonite"14:30 – The Virat Kohli Comparison: Chasing Under Pressure17:00 – The "Cupcake" Ad Banter18:50 – Must-Win Scenarios & Zimbabwe Preview#T20WorldCup #IndVsSA #TeamIndia #CricketPodcast #Bumrah #HardikPandya #SouthAfricaCricket #Ahmedabad🎙 Thanks for tuning in to the In Between Overs Podcast! ✅ Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more cricket analysis, stories, and banter. 🎧 Catch us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & wherever you listen. Music: Hot Pepper by Alex-Productions https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusicLicense: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/alex-productions/hot-pepperMusic promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/GzoOWFMYpk0
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Send us Fan Mail Is the "unbeatable" tag gone? India’s Super 8 journey hits a massive speed bump in Ahmedabad as South Africa pulls off a clinical 76-run victory. Taran and Ishaan break down the tactical errors and the "home team" energy the Proteas brought to the black soil pitch. In this episode, we dive deep into: The Partnership: How David Miller and Dewald Brevis absorbed the pressure and took down Varun Chakaravarthy.The Finisher: Tristan Stubbs’ explosive cameo against Hardik Pandya.Th...
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