5 instances when a bowler made a grand comeback after a disastrous opening spell

3. Lakshmipati Balaji’s final over in the 2012 T20 World Cup

Balaji won the game for India in the last over

In the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup, Balaji did something similar in a Group 2 encounter against South Africa. He was given the task to bowl the final over with South Africa requiring 14 runs off the last over.

Balaji started the over in a disastrous manner as Albie Morkel hit him for a massive six. But in the next ball, Balaji had the laugh as Morkel dragged the ball on to his stumps. However, there was a twist in the tale as Morkel’s junior brother Morne hit Balaji for another six in the 4th ball of that over.

Again Balaji came back strong as he castled Morkel and won the game for India by a solitary run.