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"That's Critical...": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take After India's T20 World Cup Super 8 Win vs Afghanistan

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday lauded the team for their comfortable 47-run victory over Afghanistan, attributing the clinical all-round display to better planning which was possible due to extensive knowledge about local conditions. India dishd out a superlative show as they posted 181 for 8 and then returned to dismiss Afghanistan for 134 to register a comfortable 47 run win. "The last two years we've played T20s here, so we understand the conditions and planned accordingly. We adapted well and got 180, which was a great effort from the batters. We had class bowlers who defended it perfectly," Rohit said during the post-match presentation.

Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah Guide India To 47-Run Victory Over Afghanistan

Suryakumar Yadav played fearlessly on a testing surface before India tightened the noose around Afghanistan with a clinical bowling performance to script a commanding 47-run win in their opening Super 8 fixture of the T20 World Cup on Thursday. Rashid Khan (3/26) improved his ordinary record against India before Suryakumar (53 off 28) played like he only can to take his team to 181 for 8 after India decided to bat on a surface where it was difficult to hit through the line. Afghanistan were never in the run chase and folded up for 134 in exactly 20 overs. The questionable shot selection from the Afghan batters contributed to their downfall, extending their winless run against India.

"If You're No. 1 For Two Years...": Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Admission On Concerns Over Poor Form

World's No. 1 Men's T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav has scored just 59 runs in his three innings so far at the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, after two early failures, Suryakumar - who is fondly referred to as SKY - switched up his usual dynamic attacking game to play a more cautious knock and guide India to victory against USA. His unbeaten 49-ball 50 showed SKY's ability to play according to the situation, and was a good sign that he can be a man to rely on come the big matches in the Super 8 stage and beyond.

Marcus Stoinis Becomes No. 1 T20I All-Rounder, Suryakumar Yadav Stays Top Among Batters

Australia's Marcus Stoinis on Wednesday toppled Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi as the number one all-rounder in the latest ICC T20 rankings. Stoinis snared six wickets and also made valuable contribution with the bat to help Australia cruise to the Super Eights in the ongoing T20 World Cup. While Stoinis climbs a spot to become the premier all-rounder, Nabi dropped three places with Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga and Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan also rising to the second and third spot respectively.

"Once We Play First Game...": Rohit Sharma Opens Up On India's Big Challenge Ahead Of T20 World Cup Super 8s

Ahead of the start of the Super 8s stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma said that the Men in Blue will look to focus on their skills and what can they do as a team. India will be taking on Afghanistan in their first Super Eight clash on June 20 at Bridgetown. India ended unbeaten run in the group stage with wins over Ireland, Pakistan and the USA in low-scoring games, with their last game against Canada on June 15 having been washed out due to rain. Afghanistan are also undefeated yet, with big wins against Uganda, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. They will be taking on West Indies in their final group-stage game on Tuesday.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Consoles USA Star After India's Win, Video Goes Viral

India entered the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a comfortable victory against USA in their previous Group A match on Wednesday in New York. Opting to bowl first, Team India had a memorable outing as they restricted the co-hosts to 110/8 in 20 overs. Pacer Arshdeep Singh was the main architect of India's performance as he scalped four wickets. later, Rohit Sharma and co went across the line in 18.2 overs with Suryakumar Yadav (50*) and Shivam Dube (31*) stitching an unbeaten 72-run partnership.

"It Was Attitude": 'Special Guest' Gives Away "Best Fielder" Medal To Star India Pacer. Watch

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was presented with the 'Fielder of the Match' medal by legendary World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh after India's win over USA in their ICC T20 World Cup group A match on Wednesday. Arshdeep Singh's spell, followed by Suryakuamar Yadav and Shivam Dube's 72-run partnership, ensured India maintained their unbeaten run in the ongoing T20 World Cup as they clinched a 7-wicket win over the co-hosts USA at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Wife Priceless Reaction After Star Survives Close Call

India continued with their winning momentum in the ongoing T20 World Cup as they defeated co-hosts USA by 7 wickets in their previous Group A match. Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma and co restricted USA to 110/8 after pacer Arshdeep Singh registered a magnificent four-wicket haul. Later, India lost three early wickets in the chase but the unbeaten partnership Suryakumar Yadav (50*) and Shivam Dube (31*) took them across the line. It was a good day with the bat for both Surya and Dube as the duo regained form after a string of low scores.

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"That's Critical...": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take After India's T20 World Cup Super 8 Win vs Afghanistan

Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah Guide India To 47-Run Victory Over Afghanistan

"If You're No. 1 For Two Years...": Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Admission On Concerns Over Poor Form

Marcus Stoinis Becomes No. 1 T20I All-Rounder, Suryakumar Yadav Stays Top Among Batters

"Once We Play First Game...": Rohit Sharma Opens Up On India's Big Challenge Ahead Of T20 World Cup Super 8s

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Consoles USA Star After India's Win, Video Goes Viral

"It Was Attitude": 'Special Guest' Gives Away "Best Fielder" Medal To Star India Pacer. Watch

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Wife Priceless Reaction After Star Survives Close Call