NEW DELHI: Crew India secured a commanding 47-run victory over Afghanistan of their opening Tremendous eight match of the T20 World Cup in Barbados on Thursday, because of Suryakumar Yadav‘s fearless batting on a difficult pitch and a scientific bowling show.
Regardless of Rashid Khan’s improved bowling figures of three/26 in opposition to India, Suryakumar’s distinctive innings of 53 off 28 balls propelled his staff to a complete of 181 for eight after they selected to bat first on a floor that made it tough to hit via the road.
Afghanistan’s run chase by no means gained momentum, they usually had been bowled out for 134 in precisely 20 overs. The Afghan batters’ questionable shot choice contributed to their downfall and prolonged their winless streak in opposition to India.
Jasprit Bumrah‘s spectacular bowling figures of three/7 in 4 overs proved an excessive amount of for the opposition, whereas Kuldeep Yadav, taking part in his first sport of the match, additionally made a big affect with 2/32.
Lauding Suryakumar and Hardik Pandya‘s essential partnership, skipper Rohit Sharma mentioned that it was vital at that juncture, as we wanted somebody to bat deep.
“The final two years we have performed T20s right here, so we perceive the circumstances and deliberate accordingly. We tailored effectively and bought 180, which was an awesome effort from the batters. We had class bowlers who defended it completely. Everybody got here in and did their job, that is vital and we dwell on it. SKY and Hardik’s partnership was vital at that time, we wanted somebody to bat deep which they did,” Rohit mentioned on the post-match presentation.
On persevering with the three-spinners mixture, Rohit categorically said that all of it depends upon the circumstances, and if the wicket is a seamer-friendly then he’ll go along with the pacers.
“We all know Bumrah’s class and what he can do. Essential for us to make use of him neatly no matter circumstances. He is prepared to take duty and he is been doing it for years. (Three-spinners mixture) Need to assess circumstances, opposition and primarily based on that we’re open to make adjustments if required. Felt three spinners had been good right here, if it is seamer-friendly subsequent time, we’ll go along with seamers,” Rohit added.
Crew India is all set to face Bangladesh of their subsequent Tremendous eight match, which is scheduled for Saturday in Antigua.
Regardless of Rashid Khan’s improved bowling figures of three/26 in opposition to India, Suryakumar’s distinctive innings of 53 off 28 balls propelled his staff to a complete of 181 for eight after they selected to bat first on a floor that made it tough to hit via the road.
Afghanistan’s run chase by no means gained momentum, they usually had been bowled out for 134 in precisely 20 overs. The Afghan batters’ questionable shot choice contributed to their downfall and prolonged their winless streak in opposition to India.
Jasprit Bumrah‘s spectacular bowling figures of three/7 in 4 overs proved an excessive amount of for the opposition, whereas Kuldeep Yadav, taking part in his first sport of the match, additionally made a big affect with 2/32.
Lauding Suryakumar and Hardik Pandya‘s essential partnership, skipper Rohit Sharma mentioned that it was vital at that juncture, as we wanted somebody to bat deep.
“The final two years we have performed T20s right here, so we perceive the circumstances and deliberate accordingly. We tailored effectively and bought 180, which was an awesome effort from the batters. We had class bowlers who defended it completely. Everybody got here in and did their job, that is vital and we dwell on it. SKY and Hardik’s partnership was vital at that time, we wanted somebody to bat deep which they did,” Rohit mentioned on the post-match presentation.
On persevering with the three-spinners mixture, Rohit categorically said that all of it depends upon the circumstances, and if the wicket is a seamer-friendly then he’ll go along with the pacers.
“We all know Bumrah’s class and what he can do. Essential for us to make use of him neatly no matter circumstances. He is prepared to take duty and he is been doing it for years. (Three-spinners mixture) Need to assess circumstances, opposition and primarily based on that we’re open to make adjustments if required. Felt three spinners had been good right here, if it is seamer-friendly subsequent time, we’ll go along with seamers,” Rohit added.
Crew India is all set to face Bangladesh of their subsequent Tremendous eight match, which is scheduled for Saturday in Antigua.
