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In an exciting clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, India triumphed over the United States of America by 7 wickets in Match 25, held at the Nassau Countyও International Cricket Stadium. Opting to bowl first, India showcased a stellar performance with both ball and bat, securing a c𒁃omfortable victory and further solidifying their position in the tournament.
Arshdeep Singh wreaks havoc
After losing the toss, the USA was put to bat first and managed to score 110 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. The American batsmen found it challenging to deal with the Indian bowling attack, led by the exceptional Arshdeep Singh.
Steven Taylor was the top scorer for the USA with 24 runs off 30 balls, hitting 2 sixes. Nitish Kumar provided some resistance with 27 runs off 23 deliveries, including 2 fours and 1 six. Corey Anderson contributed a quick 15 off💃 12 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build significant partnerships.
Arshdeep was the standout bowler for India, taking 4 wickets for just 9 runs in his 4 overs, earning him the Player of the Match award. Hardik Pandya also impressed, claiming 2 wickets for 14 runs in his 4 overs. Despite some disciplined bowling from Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, who both went wicketless, they effectively contained the USA batters, conceding only 25 runs eaꦍch in their respective 4 overs.
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Clinical chase led by Suryakumar Yadav
Chasing a modest target of 111, India faced an early setback, losing their star openers Rohit Sharma (3 runs off 6 balls) and Virat Kohli (0 runs off 1 ball) cheaply. However, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the ship with a crucial partnership.
Suryakumar played a composed innings, scoring 50 runs off 49 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes. He was well supported by Shivam Dube, who scored an unbeaten 31 runs off 35 deliveries, featuring 1 four and 1 six. Pant contributed 18 runs off 20 balls before falling to Ali Khan🎀. The duo of Suryakumar and Dube ensured th꧑at India chased down the target with ease, reaching 111 for 3 in 18.2 overs.
For the USA, Saurabh Netravalkar was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 ꧟overs. Ali also chipped in with a wicket, conceding 21 runs in his 3.2 overs. Despite their efforts, the American bowlers could not prevent India from cruising to victory.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Well done boys 🇮🇳 now that Surya & Dube scoring runs team is looking better and better. Now Jaddu needs get into form so complete team is in form. Vira🐼t Kohli will score big soon just wait!
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Good win for India. SKY's mature 50 & fantastic bowling by the team, especially Arshdeep Singh was commendable 👏🏾 USA put up a good fight but it wasn’t their day today.
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
Highest successful T20I chase in New York despite early jitters, thanks to Super Surya and Strong Shi❀vam. 👏
Super Eight Bound! 🔥
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets)
INDIA HAVE QUALIFIED FOR SUPER 8 OF 2🥀024 T20 WORLD CUP. 🇮🇳🏆
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
India vs Australia. 24th June 2024. Super 8 of the T20 World Cup. It's time.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Three wins in a row for ! Onto the Super 8s! ✅
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
Rohit Sharma as a captain in ICC tournaments:
W, W, L, W, W, L, L, W, W, W, W, W, W,ꦅ W, 🌸W, W, W, L, W, W, W.
– Captain, Leader, Legend. 🇮🇳
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Arshdeep Sing꧒h bags ✱the Player of the Match award for his remarkable bowling 👊👏
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
2️⃣ more points in the 💼 🥳 seal their third win on the bounce in the & qualify for the Super▨ Eights! 👏 👏
Scorecard ▶️
— BCCI (@BCCI)
This is the highest run-chase ever in New York, and has beaten USA to do this. This doesn't take away the fact that these pitches act variably in every match. Can this change in the knockout stages?
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima)
3⃣/ 3⃣✅🇮🇳
📸 : ICC— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Great show from Arsh with the ball and imp stand between SKY & Dube to take Ind ov🍃er ༺the line, but chin up you gave India a proper fight 👏🏼
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Life is great, in Super 8! 🥳 | |
[📸 BCCI]— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
🚨 TEAM INDI🎀A HAS QUALIFIED TO THE SUPER 8 OF T20 WORLD CUP 202𝔉4.
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL)
