Varun Chakaravarthy wins mind game against Australia's Tim David, dismisses him cheaply

Varun Chakaravarthy wins psychological battle against Australia's Tim David

During the second T20I between India and Australia at the MCG in Melbourne, Varun Chakaravarthy and Tim David engaged in a series of mind games. Australia was chasing 126 runs, cruising comfortably at one point, needing only 39 runs from 12 overs.

After captain Mitchell Marsh was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav in the 8th over, Tim David walked out to bat. Chakaravarthy, who had already taken Travis Head's wicket, set an attacking field and used psychological tactics to unsettle the Australian batter.

Mind games on the field

Chakaravarthy's final triumph

David scored his first run with a push to mid off, but the leg-spinner ultimately had the last laugh by dismissing David cheaply. The batter chipped the ball straight back to Chakaravarthy, who caught it cleanly.

“David chipped it straight back to Chakaravarthy, who made no mistakes in gobbling up the simple catch.”

Chakaravarthy’s clever use of psychological tactics and disciplined bowling helped India regain the upper hand in the match.

Author's summary: Varun Chakaravarthy cleverly used psychological tactics to unsettle Tim David, culminating in a crucial dismissal that shifted momentum in India’s favor during the second T20I in Melbourne.

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Hindustan Times Hindustan Times — 2025-10-31

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