Team India Sets Record Total in Super 8s Clash
In their second Super 8s clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Team India showcased a stellar performance at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. Asked to bat first, India posted their highest total of the tournament so far, scoring an impressive 196 runs. This total was bolstered by a record-breaking 13 sixes, surpassing their previous best of 11 sixes in a T20 World Cup match against England in 2007.
Hardik Pandya’s Heroic Half-Century
Vice-captain Hardik Pandya stole the show with a classic half-century off just 27 balls. His explosive innings included 4 fours and 3 sixes, turning every boo from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 into applause on the global stage. His performance sparked widespread discussions on X (formerly known as Twitter), highlighting his transformation into a T20 World Cup hero.
Strong Start by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
India’s innings started on a promising note with skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli quickly getting the scoreboard ticking. Sharma scored a quickfire 23 off 11 balls before departing in the fourth over. Kohli, on the other hand, continued to anchor the innings with a solid 37 off 28 balls. Rishabh Pant also made a significant contribution, scoring 36 off 24 balls.
Middle-Order Contributions
Despite a quick fall of Suryakumar Yadav for just 6 runs, the middle-order stepped up. Shivam Dube took his time but managed to score a valuable 34 off 24 balls. However, it was Hardik Pandya’s late surge that provided the necessary impetus, nearly pushing India to the 200-run mark.
Bangladesh’s Bowling Efforts
Bangladesh’s bowlers had a challenging day but managed to claim some crucial wickets. Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Hasan Sakib each took two wickets, while Shakib Al Hasan picked up one. Despite their efforts, India’s batting proved too strong on a good batting pitch.
Head-to-Head Record
India holds a commanding 12-1 head-to-head record against Bangladesh in World Cups. Despite the fierce competition between the two teams, India’s dominance remains evident.
Teams
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das(w), Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman.
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
India’s commanding performance sets the stage for a thrilling tournament as they continue their quest for T20 World Cup glory.(Dubai7 realmoneygame)