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Ravi Bishnoi's numbers moving backwards; Asian Games final exposes how far his bowling has stalled

During the gold-medal clash at the Asian Games, India set a challenging target of 211 before Shreyas Iyer deployed wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi in the eighth over with Pakistan struggling at 42 for three. Bishnoi surrendered 44 runs across three overs in that appearance, failing to check the opposition's momentum and sparking questions about his long-term trajectory.

Statistical analysis reveals that his international numbers have steadily declined since his debut year in 2022 when he claimed 17 wickets with an economy of 7.09. By 2026, his average climbed to 31 alongside an economy rate hovering around 8.5, marking a stark contrast to his peak form in late 2023 when he ranked as the top T20 international bowler.

A similar upward trend in economy rate has plagued his appearances in the Indian Premier League, reflecting a persistent struggle to keep batters quiet.

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