T20I | Varun unperturbed that his five-for didn’t ensure a win against England

Varun Chakaravarthy's match-winning performances in T20Is overshadowed by multiple five-fors in losing causes.

Varun Chakaravarthy is a match-winner.

The 33-year-old has won 10 of his 16 T20Is for India, playing a significant role in most of those victories.

Eighteen of his 29 scalps have come in successful outings for the Men in Blue as his impeccable line and length, combined with the mystery element, worked wonders.

However, Varun also holds an unwanted T20I record as he became the first player to have multiple five-fors coming in a losing cause.

His five for 24 against England in the third T20I here went in vain just as his five for 17 did against South Africa at Gqeberha in November 2024.

Varun, however, aptly attributed the unlucky stat to the fickle nature of the shortest format.

“I can’t complain because that’s the nature of the game. Even when I don’t take five wickets, we might end up losing. My job is to keep focusing on what I can do and only that is in my control,” Varun said in the post-match press conference after England’s 26-run win at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Tuesday.