USA register unwanted record against India in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

USA register unwanted record against India in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The USA cricket team set an unfortunate record in the annals of T20 World Cup history by recording one of the lowest powerplay scores against India during the 2024 T20 World Cup match in New York on Wednesday.Team USA managed to score just 18 runs for the loss of two wickets in the first six overs. This was also the USA’s lowest powerplay total in T20Is.This performance stands as the lowest powerplay score against India in the history of the tournament, underscoring the challenges faced by the USA batters against the formidable Indian bowling attack.Left-arm Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh made an immediate impact when he opened the bowling against the USA in the Group A encounter. His first delivery resulted in the dismissal of USA opener Shayan Jahangir, who was adjudged leg before wicket, for duck. The young Indian seamer continued his impressive spell by claiming another wicket in the same over, removing Andries Gous (2). Team India has a history of stifling opponents during the powerplay in T20 World Cups. For instance, in 2014, the West Indies team, despite not losing any wickets, could only manage 24 runs in their powerplay in Mirpur. Lowest powerplay against India in T20 World Cups 18/2 – USA, New York, 2024* 24/0 – WI, Mirpur, 2014 24/3 – SA, Perth, 2022 26/2 – IRE, New York, 2024 Similarly, in the 2022 T20 World Cup, South Africa faced a daunting task against India in Perth. The Proteas were restricted to just 24 runs for the loss of three wickets during their powerplay. This performance highlighted India’s knack for taking crucial early wickets while keeping the run rate in check.Ireland, too, struggled against India in the 2024 T20 World Cup match in New York. The Irish team scored only 26 runs for the loss of two wickets in their powerplay overs. This match further illustrated India’s consistent ability to dominate the early stages of the game, setting the stage for a controlled bowling performance throughout the innings.These instances of low powerplay scores are a testament to the Indian bowling unit’s effectiveness in T20 World Cups. The bowlers have repeatedly demonstrated their capability to apply early pressure, restrict scoring opportunities, and capture key wickets, leading to India’s success on the global stage.

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Incredible feat! Arshdeep Singh becomes first India bowler in T20 World Cup history to... | Cricket News

Incredible feat! Arshdeep Singh becomes first India bowler in T20 World Cup history to… | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh has etched his name in the history of the T20 World Cup by accomplishing a feat that no Indian bowler has ever achieved before. The young left-arm fast bowler became the first player from India to claim a wicket on the very first delivery of a match in the tournament’s history.Opening the bowling for India, Arshdeep struck on the very first ball to trap USA opener Shayan Jahangir plumb in front in the Group A match in New York on Wednesday.T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | ScheduleThe delivery was a tricky one, darting back sharply after pitching. It surprised Jahangir, who was caught in the crease. The ball struck him around the knee-roll, and the impact was clearly in front of the off-stump. Jahangir came in as a replacement of skipper Monank Patel who missed out this match with a left-shoulder injury.Arshdeep added to USA woes with another strike in the same over by dismissing in-form Andries Gous.Apart from Arshdeep, the other three bowlers who have reached this landmark are Bangladesh’s Mashrafe Mortaza, Shapoor Zadran of Afghanistan and Namibia’s Ruben Trumplemann.Bowlers to pick a wicket on first ball of a T20 WC Match Mashrafe Mortaza (BAN) vs AFG, 2014 Shapoor Zadran (AFG) vs HK, 2014 Ruben Trumplemann (NAM) vs SCO, 2021 Ruben Trumplemann (NAM) vs OMAN, 2024 Arshdeep Singh (IND) vs USA, 2024 Arshedeep’s accomplishment placed him alongside Trumpelmann and Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi, who also managed to secure two dismissals in their respective first overs during the tournament.

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T20 World Cup: Monank Patel ruled out of India clash due to shoulder injury; Aaron Jones replaces him as USA skipper | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: Monank Patel ruled out of India clash due to shoulder injury; Aaron Jones replaces him as USA skipper | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The United States team got a major blow on Wednesday as their regular skipper Monank Patel has been ruled out due to shoulder injury just before the start of the crucial T20 World Cup clash against India in New York.Star batter Aaron Jones replaced Patel as captain for this game. The severity of the injury is not known yet and one can hope that Patel might recover for USA’s last Group game against Ireland on Friday.However, skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against the USA as India remain unchanged, while the tournament’s co-host made two changes to their playing eleven with Shayan Jahangir replacing Patel and Shadley van Schalkwyk is in for left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige. “We will bowl first. It has played better in the last two games, but you need to assess the conditions quickly and then let the game take over. It’s all about constantly getting better and keeping the momentum going. It’s important to do the right things. That was a great game to play, we didn’t have enough runs on the board, but the bowlers came to the party and won the game for us. We’re playing the same team,” Rohit said at the toss.USA’s stand-in skipper Jones said they were looking to play some good cricket and the camp is very positive.“We would have bowled first as well, there’s some help for the bowlers early. He’s having a niggle and should be back quickly. It should be a good game and we’re looking to play well. The camp is very positive, just looking to play some good cricket. Shayan Jahangir replaces Monank and Shadley is in for Nosthush,” Jones said.

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