The USA gave India a run for its money in a tense T20 World Cup 2024 match on Wednesday. The USA, who had already defeated Canada and former champions Pakistan, put pressure on India from the start. On a tricky pitch in New York, India scored 110/8 in 20 overs. They then reduced India to 39/3 with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant back in the hut. Although India did not lose any more wickets to reach the target in 18.2 overs, unbeaten batsmen Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube did not have it easy.
India received an unexpected helping hand as the USA lost five runs and received a penalty. USA’s stand-in captain, Aaron Jones, was not happy and had a long conversation with the referees. The hosts lost five runs due to a new penalty rule. It was because the USA went beyond 60 seconds to start a new over 3 times in the innings. Under the new rules, this is a penalty.
Talking about the game, Arshdeep Singh and Suryakumar Yadav played key roles as India beat the USA by seven wickets to enter the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Suryakumar made a well-rated unbeaten 50 off 49 balls and Shivam Dube worked for 31 off 35 balls as India overhauled USA’s 110/8 in 18.2 overs. India finished at 111/3.
Earlier, pacer Arshdeep was brilliant with the ball as he took four wickets as India restricted the USA to 110/8.
Nitish Kumar (27, 23b, 2×4 1×6) batted well in the company of former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson (15, 12b, 1×4, 1×6) for the USA.
For India, Arshdeep (4/9) and Hardik Pandya (2/14) were the best on the park, taking six wickets between them.
Brief scores: USA: 110/8 in 20 overs (Steven Taylor 24, Nitish Kumar 27, Corey Anderson 14; Arshdeep Singh 4/9, Hardik Pandya 2/14) lost to India: 111/3 in 18.2 overs ( Suryakumar Yadav 50 not out, Shivam Dube 31 not out;
With PTI inputs
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