Top 3 performances of Munaf Patel

Former Indian pacer Munaf Patel is considered one of the fastest Indian bowlers during his early years. With 86 ODI wickets and a memorable World Cup campaign in 2011, Munaf’s career had various standout performances that came when the team needed them most.

1. 4/29 vs South Africa in Johannesburg, 2011

In the second ODI of the five-match series, India had posted a total of 190. With the Proteas at a comfortable position at one point, Patel delivered a brilliant spell to help India register a narrow one-run victory. He began by removing Hashim Amla for just four before dismissing the well-set Graeme Smith for 77. With South Africa needing just three runs and two wickets in hand, Munaf dismantled Morne Morkel and had Wayne Parnell caught by Yuvraj Singh to seal a stunning win. His figures of 4/29 in eight overs earned him the Player of the Match award.

2. 4/48 vs Bangladesh in Mirpur, 2011 World Cup

In the opening game of the 2011 World Cup, India hammered 370 in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to Virender Sehwag’s 175 and Virat Kohli’s ton. However, Bangladesh had a solid start to their chase. Patel was introduced late into the attack, got the team back on the winning track. He first dismissed Imrul Kayes for 34, then removed the dangerous Tamim Iqbal for 70. Later, he removed Mahmudullah and Naeem Islam, finishing with 4/48. His spell helped the Men in Blue win by 87 runs and make a strong start to their World Cup campaign.

3. 2/40 vs Pakistan in Mohali, 2011 World Cup semi-final

The India-Pakistan semi-final at Mohali was one of the most memorable and intense matches of the 2011 World Cup. The pacer’s 2/40 in 10 overs was one of the most notable spells of his career. His first wicket came in the form of Mohammad Hafeez, and later he sent Abdul Razzaq packing. Conceding just foru runs per over in a semi-final, he ensured that the middle overs did not get away from India. He ended the tournament with 11 wickets to his name.

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