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‘Could’ve been anyone’s game’, admits India skipper Rohit Sharma after defeating USA by 7 wickets | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday acknowledged the fact that Team India struggled in a below-par chase of 111 despite defeating United States by seven wickets in a T20 World Cup Group A game in New York.With their third win in a row, India qualified for the Super Eight stage riding on a fighting fifty by Suryakumar Yadav and Arshdeep Singh‘s four-wicket haul. The United States faced a challenging start to their innings after being put into bat, with Arshdeep Singh’s devastating spell in the first over. The left-arm pacer claimed the wickets of Shayan Jahangir and Andries Gous, leaving the Americans reeling at 2-2. However, a partnership between Steven Taylor and Nitish Kumar helped stabilize the innings, enabling the United States to post a respectable total of 110-8 in their allotted overs. India’s chase began on a shaky note, as Saurabh Netravalkar struck early, dismissing the experienced duo of Virat Kohli (o) and Rohit Sharma (3) cheaply. With the team in trouble, Suryakumar (50*) and Shivam Dube (31*) took on the responsibility of rebuilding the innings. Yadav’s unbeaten half-century, combined with Dube’s valuable contribution, ensured that India reached the target comfortably, sealing the victory with 10 balls to spare.Rohit gave full credit to the team for chasing down the target as it was going to be a tough task.“We knew it was going to be a tough task, scoring that many. Credit to us for chasing it down. SKY and Dube did well in the end. Lot of the US guys, we’ve played together. Happy with their progress, saw them in MLC too. They’re hard-working guys making a mark. We knew our bowlers had to take the lead as scoring is tough on this pitch,” Rohit said after the match.Rohit, who heaved a big sigh of relief after qualifying for the Super Eight stage, stated that playing in New York pitches wasn’t easy at all.“Arshdeep started off magnificently. We want options with us. As and when we feel like we could use them, we should be and that’s what Dube allowed. Being in the Super Eight is a big relief. Playing here wasn’t easy, could’ve been anyone’s game. Had to stick till the end and take the game as deep as possible. SKY showed he’s got a different game and that’s what you expect from experienced players. Partnership with Dube was crucial,” Rohit added.

5 penalty runs! Rookie mistake from USA that shifted momentum in India’s favour | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: India survived early hiccups to overcome ‘giant killers’ USA and become the third team to qualify for Super Eight stage after Australia and South Africa.With a seven-wicket victory, India remained unbeaten with their third victory on the trot in Group A after defeating Ireland and Pakistan.Chasing 111, India found themselves at the spot of bother at 3/44 in 7.3 overs. Suryakumar Yadav (50*) and Shivam Dube (31*) restored parity with their unbeaten 67-run stand and took India past the finish line in 18.2 overs.T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | ScheduleIndia struggled to score runs on the challenging Nassau County track, as they reached 76/3 after 15 overs. Surya and Dube, who were at the crease, found it hard to connect with the ball due to the unpredictable nature of the surface.The match took an unexpected turn when the USA team committed a costly error, awarding India five penalty runs and reducing the equation from 35 off 30 to 30 off 30. This sudden shift in momentum proved to be a turning point of the game.The reason for the co-hosts to have been docked five penalty runs was because USA took more than a minute between overs three times. And per the new rules, that’s a penalty.According to the updated regulations, if a team exceeds the allotted 60 seconds to commence a new over on three occasions within an innings, they will face a penalty of five runs being deducted from their total score.The umpires have enforced this rule, and as a result, USA have been docked 5 penalty runs. This decision was made due to the team’s repeated failure to start their overs within the stipulated time frame. The penalty runs will be added to the opposition’s total, putting the USA team at a disadvantage.

How a spirited USA gave India a run for their money before succumbing to first T20 World Cup defeat | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: On expected lines, the USA cricket team lost to powerhouse India at the T20 World Cup.It was their first defeat in the tournament. And the final score — India winning by 7 wickets — suggests that it was a one-sided affair.But it was not the case.The newcomers showed superb grit and determination and gave India a run for their money before succumbing to their first-ever defeat at the cricketing extravaganza. Aided by a tricky surface at the Nassau Stadium in New York, the USA team gave their all and won hearts despite the defeat.In chase of a below-par 111, India took 18.2 overs to cross the finish line and secure a spot in the Super 8s. With nothing to lose, USA came out in all attack mode, defending 110 and tasted early success.The third ball of the game saw left-arm Saurabh Netravalkar getting rid of star India batter Virat Kohli for his first ever golden duck in the T20 World Cups.Stunning a sea of blue at the stadium, Netravalkar got Kohli to edge a delivery outside off to give India an early blow.The left-arm pacer then struck again, first-ball of his second over, this time sending back India skipper Rohit Sharma for 3.Stunned early in the chase, India found themselves reeling at 10 for 2 in the third over.Last-match hero Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav then tried to steady the chase as the US bowlers kept the Indians under pressure with some superb bowling.When it looked like India were back on course in chase, Pakistan-born pacer Ali Khan got rid of Pant for 18, once again putting pressure back on the chasing team.With runs hard to come by on a bowling friendly surface, Suryakumar and Shivam Dube struggled really hard in the middle.After the fall of Pant in the 8th over, India only managed a sole boundary till the final ball of the 14th over.And in between that, Suryakumar also got a huge lifeline when he was dropped in the 13th over by Netravalkar at short third.At the end of the 14th over in 111 chase, India were struggling at 67 for 3 as USA bowlers bowled their hearts out.The 15th over finally saw India batters breaking the shackles with Shivam Dube whacking Corey Anderson to release the building pressure.From there one India did not look back and both the set batters Surya and Dube looked at ease.USA getting docked 5 penalty runs as they went past 60 seconds-mark to start a new over 3 times in the innings — new rule — also didn’t help their cause as India were now back in control.With a flurry of boundaries, Surya and Dube wrapped up the chase in the 19th over.

U.S. scare for jittery India as Surya, Arshdeep clinch Super 8 berth for Rohit’s men

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Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot during the Group A match against the USA in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 12. | Photo Credit: ANI Arshdeep Singh’s artistry and Suryakumar Yadav’s coolness combined well for India as they staved off USA’s challenge, etching a seven-wicket win to clinch a Super Eight berth in the T20 World Cup here on June 12. After Arshdeep’s career-best 4 for 9 restricted the USA to what looked like a manageable 110 for 8, India made heavy weather of an easy chase on a slightly challenging track before Suryakumar (50 not out off 49 balls) reasserted his status as world’s No. 1 ranked T20 batter. He traded his flamboyance, waiting like a tiger on the prowl for his prey, in the company of Shivam Dube (31 not out off 35 balls), who didn’t inspire much confidence despite the chase being completed in 18.2 overs. The Surya-Dube pair added 67 runs for the unbroken fourth wicket stand. The turning point seemed to be a bit of ignorance about the rules from the U.S. bowlers, who flouted the rule of taking only 60 seconds between the overs on three occasions and conceded five penalty runs at an inopportune time. India needed 35 off 30 balls at that stage when umpire Paul Reiffel informed skipper Aaron Jones about the decision and that effectively ended the U.S. resistance. That was the opportunity Surya waited for as he then finished the match in a jiffy with a flurry of shots. But not before Saurabh Netravalkar (2/18 in 4 overs), the Oracle programmer from Silicon Valley, wrote a couple of perfect codes to remove an out-of-form Virat Kohli (0) with a delivery that shaped away and then bowled a slower one to find the leading edge of former Mumbai senior teammate Rohit Sharma’s willow. Dube once again struggled on a slow track as India were 53 for 3 after 11 overs with 58 more to get in the last 9 overs. The shackles were finally broken when Surya uppishly flicked Ali for a boundary towards mid-wicket and Dube, after an arduous struggle of 25 deliveries, picked Corey Anderson’s slower ball to dispatch him for a six over deep mid-wicket. India will head to Florida for the final group league game against Canada but the weather forecast in Miami is gloomy and that would certainly raise the U.S. team’s spirits as a draw against Ireland would help them knock Pakistan out of the tournament. Having opted to bowl, Arshdeep hardly took his foot off the pedal enjoying career-best figures of 4/9 as USA managed 110 for 8, which was decent if not great if one factored in the track at the Nassau County Cricket ground. After a couple of gallant batting performances in their back-to-back victories, the USA batters found Indian pace attack a few notches above in terms of class and quality. There was hardly a phase of play when the hosts would have felt the noose being loosened around their necks. However, after scoring 42 in the first 10, USA with useful contributions from Nitish Kumar (27), Steven Taylor (24) and former New Zealand international Anderson (15) added another 68 in the back-10. Once Arshdeep got a couple of breakthroughs in the opening over including a first-ball wicket of Shayan Jahangir, there was no looking back for the Indians. They never had a slip up in terms of intensity, mixing up fuller deliveries with ones that were pitched on back of length. The left-arm pacer was fantastic both at the start and at the death bowling an incredible 17 dot balls. Hardik Pandya (2/14) was once again very effective with the ball while Dube’s (0/11) performance wouldn’t raise much hopes for skipper Rohit in terms of a potent bowling option.

Saurabh Netravalkar shines again, removes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in spectacular spell | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: USA’s Saurabh Netravalkar became an overnight star with his Super Over heroics against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup and the left-arm pacer again continued his dream run against India with the massive wickets of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.Netravalkar’s knack for taking important wickets makes him a force to reckon with. His success against top-tier opposition has showcased his talent and potential on the international stage.Netravalkar left the crowd in awe as he sent the star India batter Kohli for a golden duck in the Group A clash at the Nassau Stadium in New York on Wednesday.T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | ScheduleKohli attempted to navigate the delivery that curved towards the off side, aiming to assess its trajectory. However, he ended up reaching for it, making contact with the ball away from his body. The outside edge carried the ball directly into the gloves of wicketkeeper Andries Gous.Netravalkar gave India another big jolt in his next over with the dismissal of captain Rohit for 3 to leave India 10/2 in their pursuit of 111.It was a full-length delivery that gripped the pitch slightly, causing Rohit to close his bat face too early. The ball took a leading edge and ballooned into the air. Harmeet Singh, running back from mid-off, did well to secure the catch.Mumbai-born Netravalkar played a pivotal role in the USA’s stunning victory over former champions Pakistan last week. The 32-year-old delivered a superb performance in the Super Over, securing his side’s unexpected win against Pakistan.An alumni of the prestigious Cornell University and a senior techie (coder) at the Oracle, Netravalkar has been juggling academics and cricket with aplomb.Netravalkar, who played for India in the 2010 U-19 World Cup, has shared the dressing room with the likes of KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal, even played the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai.

Saurabh Netravalkar ‘engineers’ Virat Kohli’s first-ever golden duck in T20 World Cups | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: India-born USA pacer Saurabh Netravalkar stunned a packed-house at the Nassau Stadium in New York, dismissing star batter Virat Kohli for a golden duck in the Group A clash at the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.The left-arm seamer Netravalkar produced a beautiful full-length delivery angling across Kohli as the India opener chased it away from his body and ended up edging it straight to wicket-keeper Andries Gous.As a pumped-up Netravalkar celebrated with his teammates, Kohli registered an unwanted record — scoring his first-ever golden duck in the T20 World Cups.This was also Kohli’s first ever duck at the cricketing extravaganza and his only second ever in the shortest format. Kohli has had a horrendous show so far at the cricketing carnival in the Americas, scoring — 1, 4 and 0 in three outings.After dismissing Kohli in the third-ball of the game, the pacer went on to dismiss India skipper Rohit Sharma in his second over to leave India in early trouble in chase of 111.Mumbai-born Netravalkar played a crucial role in newcomers USA’s stunning win over former champions Pakistan in the T20 World Cup last week.The 32-year-old bowled a superb Super Over against Pakistan in his side’s unexpected win.An alumni of the prestigious Cornell University and a senior techie (coder) at the Oracle, Netravalkar has been juggling academics and cricket with aplomb.Netravalkar, who played for India in the 2010 U-19 World Cup, has shared the dressing room with the likes of KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal, even played the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai.Earlier, left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh claimed a career-best 4-9, including two wickets in the first over, as India restricted the USA to 110 for 8.For both teams, a victory in this match will guarantee a place in the second round Super Eights.(With inputs from PTI)

Arshdeep Singh goes past R Ashwin for this record in T20 World Cup history | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: India’s success in T20 World Cups has often been spearheaded by exceptional bowling performances. Several Indian bowlers have delivered match-winning spells, showcasing their talent on the global stage.Arshdeep Singh‘s career-best spell of 4/9, including two wickets in the first over, against USA in New York on Wednesday, marked the best bowling figures for India in the tournament’s history.His spell dismantled the co-host’s batting lineup, helping India to restrict USA to a below-par total of 110/8.Before Arshdeep, R Ashwin’s memorable performance in 2014 against Australia in Mirpur was the best figures by an Indian in the T20 World Cup. Ashwin’s 4 wickets for 11 runs were crucial in India’s victory, as he spun a web around the Australian batsmen, leaving them struggling to find runs.In 2012, Harbhajan Singh showcased his skills against England in Colombo, taking 4 wickets for 12 runs. His experience and guile were too much for the English batsmen, securing a vital win for India.Best bowling figures for India in T20 World Cups 4/9 – Arshdeep Singh vs USA, New York, 2024 4/11 – R Ashwin vs AUS, Mirpur, 2014 4/12 – Harbhajan Singh vs ENG, Colombo, 2012 4/13 – RP Singh vs SA, Durban, 2007 4/19 – Zaheer Khan vs IRE, Nottingham, 2009 4/21 – Pragyan Ojha vs BAN, Nottingham, 2009 RP Singh’s spell against South Africa in Durban during the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup remains iconic. His 4 wickets for 13 runs played a pivotal role in India’s campaign, helping them lift the trophy in the end.Zaheer Khan’s performance against Ireland in Nottingham in 2009 was another highlight. His 4 wickets for 19 runs ensured a comfortable victory for India, with his pace and accuracy proving too difficult for the Irish batsmen to handle.In the same 2009 tournament, Pragyan Ojha delivered an outstanding spell against Bangladesh in Nottingham. His 4 wickets for 21 runs showcased his ability to deceive batsmen with flight and turn, helping India secure a comprehensive win.These remarkable bowling performances underline India’s strength in the bowling department across different T20 World Cups. Each bowler brought their unique style and skill, contributing significantly to India’s successes in the tournament.

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

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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.

‘Iconic moment’: Arshdeep Singh’s celebrappeal leaves internet buzzing. Watch | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: India pacer Arshdeep Singh knew he had opener Shayan Jahangir trapped right in front of the first-ball as he didn’t even bother to appeal in the T20 World Cup the clash against USA in New York on Wednesday.Producing a peach of a delivery, Arshdeep straightaway went into celebrappeal mode after his near-perfect in-swinger hit Jahangir’s front pad.The nip-backer from the left-arm pacer, came back in sharply and caught Jahangir at the crease as the ball struck him on the knee-roll.Knowing the obvious result, a confident Arshdeep straightaway went into celebration mode, running straight to the ‘keeper and teammates with his hands up. What is celebrappeal? A celebrappeal is an overenthusiastic appeal in the form of a celebration, without waiting for the umpire to give the batter out.With the early strike, Arshdeep created history, becoming the first India bowler to grab a wicket first-ball in a T20 World Cup game.The 25-year-old then went on to pick up his second wicket in the same over, dismissing Andries Gous for 2 on the final ball.Earlier, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first against co-hosts United States in their third Group A game.Both teams have a perfect four points from two wins. Another victory for either side on the tricky Nassau Stadium pitch will secure a place in the second round Super 8s.India went in unchanged from the team which successfully defended just 119 to defeat old rivals Pakistan by six runs at the same venue on Sunday.The United States, who stunned Pakistan with a Super Over triumph last time out, made two changes from that shock victory. Skipper Monank Patel is injured while Nosthush Kenjige also misses out. They were replaced by Shayan Jahangir and Shadley van Schalkwyk.USA: Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Andries Gous (wkt), Nitish Kumar, Aaron Jones (capt), Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali KhanIndia: Rohit Sharma (capt), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wkt), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

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

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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.