India’s triumphant march to the T20 World Cup 2026 final has been the talk of the town, but it’s the light-hearted moments off the field that are stealing the show. After a nail-biting seven-run victory over England in the second semi-final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, team bus vibes turned comical thanks to Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav led the charge as India secured back-to-back final berths. But amid the celebrations, Abhishek couldn’t resist poking fun at Arshdeep’s tendency to spray wides. In a hilarious Snapchat video shared by Arshdeep, Abhishek quipped that the pacer needs ‘two wicketkeepers’ – one behind the stumps and another to catch his errant deliveries.
Arshdeep, playing along, asked why, prompting Abhishek’s deadpan response. The bowler then joked with Sanju Samson, suggesting they deploy both available keepers. This banter comes after Arshdeep’s semi-final spell where he bowled five wides, conceding 51 runs in four overs for just one wicket.
Arshdeep’s tournament hasn’t been stellar. Across seven matches, he’s claimed nine wickets at an economy of 8.53. His Super-8 outing against West Indies was particularly punishing, leaking 43 runs in four overs. Notably, he holds the unwanted T20I record for most wides in an over – seven against South Africa in December 2025.
Abhishek’s bat has been equally quiet, managing 89 runs in seven innings, including a mere nine in the semi-final. As India gears up for the final clash against New Zealand on March 8 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, such fun interactions keep team spirits soaring. Fans are loving this glimpse into the camaraderie that fuels champions.