New York : India defeat USA by 7 wickets at Nassau County International Stadium , New York in Match 25 of Group A encounter to qualify for Super 8.
Chasing 111 runs, USA left arm pacer Saurabh Netravalkar dismissed both openers – Rohit Sharma (3), Virat Kohli (0) . Risabh Pant (18) follow soon after, getting bowled by Ali Khan. India were 39-3.
SuryaKumar Yadav (50*) & Shivam Dube (31*) pilled a 72 runs partnership to clinch 3rd win for India & qualify for Super 8.
Earlier in 1st innings, Indian left arm pacer Arshdeep Singh wrecked havoc on USA, finishing with spell of 4/9. Hardik Pandya accompanied him with 2/14 , as India stopped USA at 110-8 (20).
Arshdeep Singh was adjourned Man of The Match for his spell, recording best spell by Indian bowler in ICC T20 WC history.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
USA : 110-8 (20)
IND
Arshdeep Singh : 4/9
2nd Innings :
IND : 111-3 (18.2)
SuryaKumar Yadav : 50* (49)
USA
Saurabh Netravalkar : 2/18
Result : India win by 7 Wickets