T20 World Cup 2024: Match 43, AFG vs IND: Live Updates, Commentary, Scores, and More
Afghanistan is set to face India in the Super 8 stage at the T20 World Cup 2024.
134/10 (20 ov)
43 Match, Super 8 Group 1, Bridgetown
India won by 47 runs.
181/8 (20 ov)
India won by 47 runs.
POTM Suryakumar Yadav said:
"I think there's a lot of hardwork, there are a lot of processes and routine involved in it. I am clear in my mind what I want to do. I don't mind giving this Player of the Match to a bowler. First time it's going to a batter (from India in this tournament), I don't mind. I think you just need to know your game plan, and just play accordingly. I still remember when Hardik came in to the bat, I told him let's bat with the same intent. Let's keep pressing the pedal and keep pushing, in the end very happy with a score of 180," Suryakumar said.
Winning skipper Rohit Sharma said:
"The last two years, we have come here and played some T20 games. We planned a little well. We adapted well to the conditions that were offered. We knew the class of our bowling line up will defend this. Everyone coming in and doing their job. That is something we keep talking about. Surya and Hardik's partnership was a good one in the end. We know what Bumrah can do for us. It is important for us to use him smartly. He is the one who is ready to take the responsibility as well. Whereever he plays, he is always ready to take the responsibility. I got to assess the conditions. Looking at the opposition we are ready to make any changes. We thought three spinners would be good, we went for that. Going forward if needed, I am open to playing three seamers," Rohit said.
Losing skipper Rashid Khan said:
"That was a surface we thought we could chase 170-180. You just go there and how you play. Against bigger teams, we should be thinking we will have to chase such scores. Body is feeling well. I struggled a little in the IPL. I am hitting the areas consistently now. We have enjoyed everywhere we have played. We forget our own skills sometimes. If the conditions are there, we will look to use it," Rashid said.
INDIA WIN BY 47 RUNS
Arshdeep Singh picked up a wicket in the final delivery of the match as Afghanistan are bundled out for 134 runs. India win their first Super Eights match by 47 runs.
Two in two
Naveen came, Naveen went. Golden duck for him. Two in two for Arshdeep. Afghanistan are 121/9
Number eight down!
Arshdeep Singh picked up the wicket of Rashid Khan. He departed for two runs. Afghanistan are 121/8
Mohammad Nabi departs
Mohammad Nabi departed after scoring 14 runs off 14 balls. Kuldeep Yadav picked up the wicket. Afghanistan are 114/7
Another wicket for Bumrah
Bumrah came back into the attack and picked up the wicket of Najibullah Zadran. He departed for 19 runs off 17 balls. Afghanistan are 102/6
End of the 15th over
Afghanistan are 101/5. They are on the verge of defeat now. Only a miracle can save them.
Seven runs off the over
Afghanistan need to score runs at a fast rate. Just seven runs off the over. They are 91/4 after 14 overs.
Nine runs off the over
Kuldeep gave away nine runs in the over. Afghanistan are 84/5 after 13 overs. 98 runs needed to win in seven overs.
Four runs and a wicket
Good over from Jadeja. Afghanistan are 75/5 after 12 overs.
Azmatullah Omarzai departs
Ravindra Jadeja picked up the wicket of Azmatullah Omarzai. He departed for 26 runs. Afghanistan are in deep trouble. They are 71/5
End of the 11th over
Afghanistan are 73/4
Gulbadin Naib departs
Kuldeep Yadav picked up the wicket of Gulbadin Naib. He departed after scoring 17 runs off 21 balls. Afghanistan are 67/4
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{{ /sTitle }}{{ #oQuiz }}{{ /oQuiz }}{{ #oPoll }}{{#aSlides}}{{#bIsSlideType_SP}}{{/bIsSlideType_SP}}{{#bIsSlideType_IP}}{{/bIsSlideType_IP}}{{#bIsSlideType_MP}}{{/bIsSlideType_MP}}{{#bIsSlideType_VS}}{{/bIsSlideType_VS}}{{#bIsSlideType_RP}}{{/bIsSlideType_RP}}{{/aSlides}}{{ /oPoll }}{{ #sAmpContent }}Afghanistan (AFG) are all set to take on Team India (IND) at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, marking the inaugural encounter of Group 1 in the Super Eights round of the T20 World Cup 2024, on Thursday, June 20.
Despite both teams achieving a comparable record of three victories from four matches, their standings within their respective groups diverged. India secured the top position in Group A, which also consisted of their final league match against Canada being washed out due to inclement weather. Conversely, Afghanistan concluded in second place in Group C, following a crushing 104-run defeat inflicted by the co-hosts, West Indies.
While Team India have a commanding record against Afghanistan in T20Is, having triumphed in seven out of their eight encounters with one match yielding a no result, their last clash at home proved to be a nail-biting spectacle. This encounter required not one, but two Super Overs to decisively conclude the contest.
With Afghanistan displaying formidable prowess this time around, a fierce contest is anticipated, likely resulting in a closely contested match. Interestingly, with Afghans also boasting of a good spin bowling unit in their arsenal, they have a great chance of exploiting the spin-friendly conditions to their advantage which can set the stage for an enthralling battle against Team India.
Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
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