Team India Secures Victory Against USA to Reach Super 8
Team India celebrated their third consecutive win in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating the host nation, the United States, on June 12. With this 7-wicket victory, India secured their place in the Super 8 stage of the tournament. Captain Rohit Sharma expressed his delight at the team’s performance and acknowledged their challenges against the USA.
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Rohit Sharma Praises Team’s Perseverance and Partnerships
After the match, Rohit Sharma highlighted the difficulty of the game and praised the perseverance and teamwork displayed by his players. “We knew it wouldn’t be easy to win against America. The way we persevered and partnered, it’s our credit,” Rohit said. He commended Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dubey for leading the team to victory, noting their unbeaten partnership of 67 runs for the fourth wicket as crucial to the win.
Acknowledgment of American Players of Indian Origin
Rohit also commented on the American players of Indian origin, expressing his happiness at their development. “I have played with most of them. I am happy to see their development. I saw them in MLC last year. They are all hard workers,” he remarked. This acknowledgment highlighted these players’ growing talent and hard work in international cricket.
Match Highlights
Team India’s bowlers restricted the USA to 110 for 8 in 20 overs, with Arshdeep Singh taking the maximum 4 wickets. In response, India achieved the target of 111 runs in 18.2 overs, losing only 3 wickets. Suryakumar Yadav scored an unbeaten 50, and Shivam Dubey contributed 31 runs, ensuring a smooth chase. Despite a shaky start, with Rishabh Pant scoring 18 runs and both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to make significant contributions, the team’s middle-order resilience led them to a comfortable victory.
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