T20 World Cup 2024: India Maintains Unbeaten Record with 47-Run Victory Over Afghanistan
New Delhi: India continued their unbeaten streak in the T20 World Cup 2024 by securing a 47-run victory over Afghanistan in their Super-8 match held at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. This win solidifies India’s position in Group 1 and enhances their prospects of advancing to the knockout stages of the tournament.
Match Overview:
India won the toss and chose to bat first, making one change to their lineup with Kuldeep Yadav replacing Mohammed Siraj. Afghanistan also made a strategic change, bringing in Hazratullah Zazai for Karim Janat.
India’s Innings:
The Indian batting lineup, though faced with challenges, managed to post a competitive total of 181/8. Suryakumar Yadav was the standout performer, scoring a gritty 53 runs, which proved crucial for India’s total. Despite the loss of key wickets, including those of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India managed to set a formidable target. Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi were the stars with the ball for Afghanistan, each taking three wickets and claiming the significant scalps of Kohli and Sharma.
Afghanistan’s Bowling Prowess:
- Rashid Khan: 3 wickets
- Fazalhaq Farooqi: 3 wickets
Their bowling efforts, however, could not contain India completely, allowing the opposition to reach a challenging total.
Afghanistan’s Chase:
In response, Afghanistan struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh were particularly effective, each taking three wickets and ensuring Afghanistan’s batting lineup could not sustain any significant partnerships. Their combined efforts led to Afghanistan falling short of the target by 47 runs.
Key Indian Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 3 wickets
- Arshdeep Singh: 3 wickets
This comprehensive victory by India highlights their dominant form in the tournament and underscores their bowlers’ capability to defend competitive totals. With this win, India maintains their unbeaten record and boosts their confidence as they advance further in the competition.
India’s next matches will be crucial as they continue their quest for the T20 World Cup title, with both their batting and bowling units firing in sync.
Follow for more information.
