Who is Shadley van Schalkwyk? USA pacer stuns India with three wickets in one over
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USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk produced a sensational spell to stun India on Saturday, claiming three wickets in a single over during their ICC T20 World Cup clash and leaving the defending champions in early disarray.
USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk sent shockwaves through Indian fans on Saturday after producing a sensational spell against India in their ICC T20 World Cup clash, scalping three wickets in a single over to leave the tournament favourites in early trouble.
Van Schalkwyk's burst ensured India endured one of their worst starts in a T20 innings, slumping to 46 for 4 inside the Powerplay. Tournament favourites India would not have anticipated such an opening to their campaign, once again underlining the unpredictable nature of the format.
India's top order collapsed rapidly as the hosts found themselves in deep trouble at 63 for 4 after 10 overs, with the USA pacer doing the bulk of the damage. The 37-year-old finished with figures of 3 for 13 in three overs, striking thrice in a decisive sixth over.
After Pakistan-born pacer Ali Khan provided the early breakthrough by dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a first-ball duck in the second over, van Schalkwyk took centre stage. He first removed Ishan Kishan for 20, before unsettling Tilak Varma with a short ball that climbed awkwardly. Shivam Dube then fell first delivery, undone by another well-disguised slower ball, as India slid to 46 for 4.
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