IND vs USA: SKY, Dube guide India to win in tricky chase, qualifies to Super 8

IND vs USA: India clinched victory against USA by seven wickets during the T20 World Cup 2024 Group A encounter held in New York on Wednesday. Rohit's- men secured their place in the Super Eight stage. Suryakumar Yadav's impressive half-century propelled India to chase down the target of 111 runs, marking their third win in the tournament. Despite the loss, USA retained their second position in the group standings with four points, maintaining control over their destiny in the competition. Meanwhile, Pakistan held the third spot with two points and had one game remaining.

2️⃣ more points in the 💼 🥳 #TeamIndia seal their third win on the bounce in the #T20WorldCup & qualify for the Super Eights! 👏 👏

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/HTV9sVyS9Y#USAvIND

📸 ICC pic.twitter.com/HLbPZ2rwkB

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 12, 2024

Arshdeep's heroic spell sets the tone

Arshdeep Singh's exceptional bowling performance of 4/9 laid the foundation for India's victory, restricting USA to a modest total of 110/8. His early breakthroughs in the opening over put the opposition on the back foot and set the stage for India's dominance.

Arshdeep Singh set the match up for #TeamIndia with the ball & bagged the Player of the Match award as India won their third match in a row 👏 👏

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/HTV9sVyS9Y #T20WorldCup | #USAvIND pic.twitter.com/vj0apJnanz

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 12, 2024

Early woes for India

Facing the unpredictable New York pitch, India's batting stumbled at the start, with Saurabh Netravalkar dismissing both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in quick succession. However, Rishabh Pant's brief partnership with Suryakumar Yadav provided some stability before Pant's dismissal.

Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube's resilience

Amidst the early setbacks, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube showcased remarkable resilience, steadying India's innings with a crucial partnership. Their composed batting not only weathered the storm but also guided India towards victory.

A vital unbeaten 5⃣0⃣ in the chase! 👍 👍

Well played, Suryakumar Yadav! 🙌 🙌

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/HTV9sVyS9Y#T20WorldCup | #TeamIndia | #USAvIND | @surya_14kumar pic.twitter.com/FS72US64ty

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 12, 2024

Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten half-century, his fiftieth in T20 cricket, underscored his class and consistency as a batsman. His composed innings served as the cornerstone of India's successful run chase. Meanwhile, Shivam Dube's unbeaten knock of 31 runs complemented Yadav's innings perfectly, as the Mumbai duo formed an unbroken 72-run partnership. Dube's contribution ensured India's victory with nearly two overs to spare.