India Defeats USA by 29 Runs in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

MUMBAI (Web Desk) — In a Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India defeated the USA by 29 runs. Chasing a target of 162, the USA managed 132/8 in 20 overs.

The match began with the USA winning the toss and opting to field. India posted 161/9 in their 20 overs after a shaky start. The Indian batting lineup struggled against the USA bowlers, losing four wickets in the powerplay. Key early dismissals included Ishan Kishan (20), Abhishek Sharma (0), Tilak Varma (25), and Shubman Gill (0).

At 77/6, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav played a brilliant unbeaten innings, scoring 84 runs off 49 balls, guiding India to a competitive total. Shadley van was the pick of the USA bowlers, taking 4 wickets.

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In response, the USA struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Only Sanjay Krishna Murthy and Shubham Ranjane managed notable scores of 37 runs each. India’s Mohammed Siraj took 3 wickets, while Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel claimed 2 wickets each, ensuring a 29-run victory for India.