In Team India's ongoing campaign, discussions have predominantly centered around their batting performance, with numerous aspects such as strike rate during the powerplay, approach against spin bowling, and the balance between left-right batsmen stirring up considerable debate. However, amid this batting-centric noise, an essential question lingers on whether India's bowling has been equally effective in the crucial overs that can sway T20 matches between victory and defeat. T20 cricket goes beyond mere explosive starts or finishes; the game hinges significantly on performance during the middle overs and death overs, where India's performance becomes more complicated.

Statistical analysis of Team India's key bowlers in the T20 World Cup 2026 reflects a varied performance. Varun Chakravarthy, with 10 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 6.81, and Jasprit Bumrah with 7 wickets in 4 matches and an impressive economy of 5.30, have played pivotal roles. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya, with 5 wickets in 5 matches, has an economy of 8.66, while other bowlers like Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh have also contributed, albeit with higher economy rates. While the wicket count for Varun and Bumrah looks strong at first glance, there's a sense that controlling the game in the latter half, where matches can turn, has been a missed opportunity for India.