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Suryakumar Yadav's 84* rescues India to 161/9 vs USA in T20 thriller

India recovered from a precarious 77/6 to post 161/9 against the USA in their T20 World Cup match. Captain Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings with an unbeaten 84 from just 49 deliveries, featuring 10 fours and four sixes. Crucial partnerships, notably a 41-run stand with Axar Patel, helped India rebuild after early wickets. For the USA, Shadley van Schalkwyk was the standout bowler with figures of 4 for 25.

Key Points: Suryakumar Yadav 84* lifts India to 161/9 vs USA

  • India slumped to 77/6
  • SKY's unbeaten 84 off 49 balls
  • 41-run stand with Axar Patel
  • USA's van Schalkwyk took 4/25
  • Competitive total of 161/9 posted
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From 77/6, Suryakumar Yadav's 84 takes India to 161/9 against USA

Captain Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 rescues India from 77/6 to post 161/9 against USA in a tense T20 World Cup group match.

From 77/6, Suryakumar Yadav's 84 takes India to 161/9 against USA
"Yadav steadied the innings with crucial partnerships and a late onslaught."

Mumbai, February 7

India managed to post a total of 161/9 against the USA in their T20 World Cup clash, thanks to an unbeaten 84 from captain Suryakumar Yadav.

After a blistering start from the Americans, which saw Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, TILAK Varma and Shivam Dube fall cheaply, Yadav steadied the innings with crucial partnerships and a late onslaught, helping the defending champions post a competitive score.

After opting to bowl first, the USA got off to the perfect start as Ali Khan dismissed the dangerous Abhishek Sharma for a golden duck. Ishan Kishan then joined Tilak Varma, and the duo looked to steady the innings as they rebuilt.

The duo added 37 runs before Shadley van Schalkwyk turned the game on its head, removing Ishan Kishan (20 off 16), Tilak Varma (25 off 16), and Shivam Dube for a golden duck in the final over of the powerplay. India were left in a tricky position at 46/4 at the end of the first six overs.

After losing four wickets, captain Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh tried to rebuild the innings. However, the pair could add only 26 runs before Mohammad Mohsin dismissed Rinku Singh for

Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh looked to rebuild the innings, but the pair could add only 26 runs before Mohammad Mohsin dismissed Rinku Singh for just six runs in 14 deliveries during the 12th over.

During the 13th over, Harmeet Singh got the big wicket of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, pushing India into deeper trouble. The defending champion slumped to 77/6.

Axar Patel joined Suryakumar Yadav at the crease and provided much-needed stability for India. The pair added a valuable 41-run stand to push India past the three-figure mark before Harmeet Singh struck again, claiming his second wicket by dismissing Axar Patel during the 17th over.

During the 18th over, Suryakumar Yadav completed his half-century in 36 deliveries as India reached 128/7.

During the 19th over, the Indian captain struck two boundaries before Shadley van Schalkwyk picked up his fourth wicket of the match by removing Arshdeep Singh for four runs. India scored 140/8 after the end of the 19th over.

During the 20th over, the Indian captain hammered 21 runs against Saurabh Netravalkar as India posted 161/9 on the board.

Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 84 off 49 balls, with 10 fours and four towering sixes.

For the USA, Shadley van Schalkwyk (4/25) and Harmeet Singh (2/26) were among the wicket takers.

- ANI

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Priya S
Suryakumar Yadav, you beauty! That was a masterclass. But the rest of the batting... bhai log, kya ho raha hai? We can't rely on one player every time. Ishan and Tilak started well but threw it away. Need more consistency.
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Vikram M
Respect to USA bowling, they came hard. But 161 is defendable with our bowling attack. Bumrah and Arshdeep just need to do their thing. The match isn't over yet! Let's go, India!
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Sarah B
Watching from the US! Amazing fightback from India. Suryakumar's innings was pure entertainment. Also, great to see the growth of cricket here. A competitive match is good for the sport globally.
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Rohit P
The middle order is a revolving door. Rinku Singh 6 off 14? Hardik Pandya out cheaply again? We need finishers who can build with SKY, not leave him stranded. Axar's partnership was the only positive besides the captain.
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Kavya N
That last over by SKY was fire! 21 runs! He just took the game away from them. Captain's knock indeed. But yaar, the early wickets gave me a heart attack. Please don't do this again, Team India. 😅

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