The much-anticipated clash between the United States National Cricket Team and the India National Cricket Team was held on June 11, 2024, in New York. This Group A match was an exhilarating event in the T20 World Cup 2024, drawing attention from fans across the globe. Here, we provide an in-depth breakdown of the match’s scorecard, team performances, and key highlights, covering every thrilling moment.
Match Overview
- Match: 25th Match, Group A, T20 World Cup 2024
- Teams: United States National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team
- Date: June 11, 2024
- Venue: New York, USA
- Format: T20
- Result: India won by 7 wickets
United States National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
The USA set out to make a competitive total against India’s formidable bowling lineup. Unfortunately, early dismissals made it challenging for the USA to reach a high score.
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayan Jahangir | lbw b Arshdeep Singh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Steven Taylor | b Patel | 24 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 80.00 |
| Andries Gous (wk) | c Pandya b Arshdeep Singh | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Aaron Jones (c) | c Siraj b Pandya | 11 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 50.00 |
| Nitish Kumar | c Siraj b Arshdeep Singh | 27 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 117.39 |
| Corey Anderson | c Pant b Pandya | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Harmeet Singh | c Pant b Arshdeep Singh | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | not out | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Jasdeep Singh | run out (Pant/Siraj) | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 7) | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 20 Overs | 110/8 | – | – | – | 5.50 |
Fall of Wickets
1-0 (Shayan Jahangir, 0.1 ov), 2-3 (Andries Gous, 0.6 ov), 3-25 (Aaron Jones, 7.2 ov), 4-56 (Steven Taylor, 11.4 ov), 5-81 (Nitish Kumar, 14.4 ov), 6-96 (Corey Anderson, 16.5 ov), 7-98 (Harmeet Singh, 17.3 ov), 8-110 (Jasdeep Singh, 19.6 ov).
Key Takeaways for USA Batting
- Nitish Kumar played a vital role with a quick 27 off 23 balls, hitting two boundaries and one six.
- Steven Taylor and Corey Anderson provided decent contributions but couldn’t accelerate the run rate enough.
- Early Wickets: The USA lost their first wicket on the very first ball, setting them back considerably.
India Bowling Performance
India’s bowlers showcased their talent, restricting the USA to a modest score with disciplined bowling.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Wides | No Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 2.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 3.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 | 1 | 0 |
Key Performers in India’s Bowling Attack
- Arshdeep Singh took a match-winning four wickets, delivering an economical spell.
- Hardik Pandya also picked up crucial wickets, creating pressure on USA’s batting lineup.
- Disciplined Bowling: All Indian bowlers maintained consistency, making it challenging for the USA to reach a high total.
India Batting Summary (Target: 111 Runs)
India’s chase started with early setbacks, losing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli cheaply. However, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube anchored the innings to ensure a comfortable victory.
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (c) | c Harmeet Singh b Netravalkar | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Virat Kohli | c Gous b Netravalkar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) | b Ali Khan | 18 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 90.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | not out | 50 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 102.04 |
| Shivam Dube | not out | 31 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 88.57 |
| Extras | (lb 1, nb 1, w 2, pen 5) | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 18.2 Overs | 111/3 | – | – | – | 6.05 |
Fall of Wickets
1-1 (Virat Kohli, 0.2 ov), 2-10 (Rohit Sharma, 2.2 ov), 3-39 (Rishabh Pant, 7.3 ov).
Key Takeaways for India’s Batting
- Suryakumar Yadav played a steady innings, scoring 50 runs with timely boundaries.
- Shivam Dube supported Yadav effectively, ensuring a smooth chase.
- Top Order Collapse: The early wickets of Sharma and Kohli added initial pressure but were managed well by Yadav and Dube.
USA Bowling Performance
The USA bowlers put up a commendable effort with early breakthroughs but lacked enough support to defend the low target.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Wides | No Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Ali Khan | 3.2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 6.30 | 1 | 0 |
| Jasdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6.00 | 0 | 1 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Anderson | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.66 | 1 | 0 |
Key Highlights from USA’s Bowling
- Saurabh Netravalkar took two crucial wickets early, building initial momentum.
- Ali Khan bowled economically, picking up Pant’s wicket, adding pressure to the Indian innings.
Player of the Match
Arshdeep Singh emerged as the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance. His spell of 4 wickets for 9 runs was instrumental in restricting the USA to a manageable total, setting up India’s successful chase.
Conclusion
This match showcased the strength of India’s bowling and middle-order batting, leading them to a 7-wicket victory against the United States. While the USA had promising moments, especially through Nitish Kumar’s quick-fire innings and Netravalkar’s early breakthroughs, they couldn’t amass a defendable score.
