India secured their spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a seven-wicket victory over the USA in New York. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh and World No.1 T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav starred in the match, propelling India to a dominant win.
India's superb bowling performance restricted the USA to 110 for 8, with Arshdeep Singh delivering a stellar performance, achieving career-best figures of 4/9. Despite a slow start, the USA managed to add 68 runs in the final 10 overs, thanks to contributions from Nitish Kumar, Steven Taylor, and Corey Anderson.
In reply, India faced an early setback with Virat Kohli departing for a golden duck, followed by Rohit Sharma falling cheaply. However, Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings with an unbeaten half-century, supported by Shivam Dube, who remained not out on 31. Despite some nervous moments, India chased down the target in 18.2 overs.
The USA bowlers made India work hard for every run, with Saurabh providing a dream start by dismissing Kohli and Rohit early. Despite Ali Khan's magnificent delivery dismissing Rishabh Pant, the USA couldn't capitalize on the momentum. They were further demoralized by a five-run penalty for slow overrates, allowing India to take control of the game.
With three wins in a row, India stormed into the Super Eight from Group A, while the USA faced their first loss in three games. The USA now faces Ireland in a must-win Group A fixture, while India takes on Canada in their concluding Group A fixture.
