T20 WC: Suryakumar Rescues India, Siraj and Bowlers Seal Win Against USA
India defeated USA by 29 runs in their T20 World Cup opener as Suryakumar Yadav starred with an unbeaten 84 and bowlers delivered a disciplined show.
Mumbai: India began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign with a solid 29-run win over the United States of America, thanks to a brilliant half-century by Suryakumar Yadav and a disciplined bowling performance. The match was played in Mumbai on Saturday.
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Despite a shaky start with the bat, India defended a modest total comfortably, showcasing their big-match experience.
Suryakumar Yadav Rescues India with Stunning Knock
India was in deep trouble at 77 for 6 in the 13th over after a collapse in the top and middle order. At that stage, Suryakumar Yadav played a captain’s knock, scoring an unbeaten 84 runs off 49 balls.
His counter-attacking innings helped India post 161 for 9 in 20 overs, giving the bowlers a fighting total to defend.
USA Pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk Impresses
USA bowler Shadley van Schalkwyk caused major damage to the Indian batting lineup.
Key highlights:
- Removed Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube in one over
- Finished with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 25 runs
India, however, managed to recover due to Suryakumar’s innings.
Indian Bowlers Seal the Match
India’s bowlers put in a controlled and consistent performance to restrict the USA to 132 for 8 in 20 overs.
Top bowlers for India:
- Mohammed Siraj – 3 for 29
- Arshdeep Singh – 2 for 18
- Axar Patel – 2 for 24
Their tight spells ensured that the USA never got close to the target.
USA Batters Fight but Fall Short
USA batters Milind Kumar (34), Shubham Ranjane (37), and Suraj Krishnamurthi (37) showed resistance but could not counter India’s experienced bowling attack.
India Start World Cup on a Winning Note
With this 29-run victory over the USA, India have started their T20 World Cup journey on a positive note. The win boosts confidence ahead of tougher matches in the tournament.
The India vs USA T20 World Cup match underlined India’s depth in both batting and bowling, with Suryakumar Yadav’s innings standing out as the defining moment.
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