Jun 21, 2024

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav stars as India down Afghanistan

TOI Sports Desk

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav's fearless knock of 53 off 28 balls powered India to 181 for 8 on a challenging pitch.

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Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan (3/26) was the standout bowler for Afghanistan, but India dominated with both bat and ball.

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Afghanistan's Struggle

Afghanistan struggled in their run chase, being bowled out for 134 in 20 overs, never posing a real threat to India.

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Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional figures of 3/7 in four overs dismantled Afghanistan's batting lineup.

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Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav, playing his first match of the tournament, took 2/32, adding to Afghanistan's woes.

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Next: India vs Bangladesh

India will face Bangladesh in their next Super 8 fixture in Antigua on Saturday.

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz's early aggression was short-lived as he fell to Jasprit Bumrah's bowling.

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Suryakumar Yadav's heroics

Despite contributions from Rishabh Pant (20 off 11) and Hardik Pandya (32 off 24), Suryakumar Yadav's innings was the highlight, ensuring India's commanding 47-run win.

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Next: T20 World Cup Super 8s: Phil Salt powers England to win vs West Indies