12-Jun-2024 11:02 PM
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New York, June 12 (Reporter) The Nassau County Stadium witnessed a spectacle on Wednesday as Team USA faced the full force of Arshdeep Singh's bowling prowess, limiting the hosts to a mere 110/8 in a thrilling T20 World Cup showdown.
From the outset, India's decision to bowl first proved crucial, with Arshdeep immediately making his mark by dismissing Shayan Jahangir with a venomous LBW delivery. It was a harbinger of the mayhem to come as Arshdeep continued his onslaught, snaring key wickets including Andries Gaus, Nitish Kumar, and Harmeet Singh, concluding his spell with staggering figures of 4 wickets for a paltry 9 runs in his quota of 4 overs.
Despite a valiant effort from Nitish Kumar, who blazed his way to 27 runs off 23 balls, and Steven Taylor's gritty 24-run contribution, Team USA struggled to forge significant partnerships. Aaron Jones, thrust into the captaincy role in the absence of Monank Patel, failed to make an impact, managing a meager 11 runs.
The relentless pressure applied by the Indian bowlers and a series of quick dismissals kept the USA's scoring rate in check, culminating in a modest total of 110 runs.
With the spotlight now on India's batting lineup, the stage is set for a captivating chase. As anticipation mounts, fans eagerly await the fireworks promised by Arshdeep's heroics and the all-around brilliance of Hardik Pandya.
As the T20 World Cup action unfolds in New York, India stands poised to clinch victory in this high-stakes encounter, leaving cricket enthusiasts on the edge of their seats...////...