An exciting match happened between India and Afghanistan(Ind vs Afg) at Kensington Oval Barbados on 20th June.
This is the 3rd match of the Super 8 stage. India set a target of 181, and Suryakumar Yadav smashed 53 runs as the highest-scorer from India’s side. Rashid Khan’s 3 crucial wickets couldn’t stop the score below 150. The pitch was favorable for both batsmen and bowlers. So let’s talk about the whole scenario of the match Ind vs Afg T20 World Cup 2024.
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Match Summary
In the Ind vs Afg match India’s captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first. Fazalhaq Farooqi with the new ball conceded just 5 runs in his first over. He got three wickets and two wickets were huge. One was in the powerplay of Rohit Sharma, and 2nd was SKY in the 17th over with an economy rate of 8.25.
Rashid Khan’s spell was dangerous for India but Suryakumar and Hardik’s partnership of 60 runs helped India to a good total of 180 on the board. Later, again Jasprit Bumrah’s 3/7 blockbuster performance helped India bowl out Afghanistan for 134. (India vs Afghanistan Highlights)
Top Bowling Performances
- Afghanistan’s bowler faced a tough challenge against India’s formidable batting lineup. Rashid Khan the star leg spinner of Afghanistan showcasing his skills and experience. His variations and control over his deliveries troubled the Indian batsmen. He got his first wicket of Virat Kohli as he bowled a full-length flighted delivery.
After that in the 7th over got Pant’s wicket by a very full-length delivery on the middle which was hit on the pads. Bowled a flattered leg break to Dube, it seemed to have a bit of glove onto the pads but after taking review umpire gave him out and that’s how Rashid Khan got his 3rd wicket.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi’s performance was also impressive. He also got 3 wickets but his economy was higher than Rashid Khan’s. He dismissed Rohit Sharma early in this T20 World Cup 2024 match and later in the middle overs got Surya and Jadeja.
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- Again Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell proved why he is the best fast bowler in the world right now. He demolished Afghanistan at 134 and snatched victory from them. He got their openers earlier, they were Gurbaz and Zazai. Najibullah Zadran was his 3rd wicket as he bowled full and it went quickly to the off-stump Arshdeep Singh took the catch at point.
- Arshdeep Singh’s impressive 3 wickets helped India to win along with Bumrah. In the death overs, he got Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, and Naveen-ul-Hauq in the Ind vs Afg.
India vs Afghanistan Player Performance In Bowling :
Top Batting Performances
- The half-century of SKY helped India to reach a good total. His shots always look amazing, especially the hook shot. He hit 5 fours and 3 sixes with a strike rate of 189.29.
Suryakumar Yadav, POTM: “A lot of hard work and practice has gone behind this. Lots of routines and processes. I’m very clear about what to do when I go out”.
- Hardik Pandya’s knock was crucial at that moment. He scored 32 of 24(3 4s & 2 6s).
The people who booed Hardik Pandya a lot in the Ipl, shut their mouths by his performance in this T20 World Cup 2024.
- Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai scored 26 runs from 20 balls. Only this batsman scored above 20 runs in Afgan’s side. Najibullah Zadran hit 2 sixes but scored only 19. This was not a good performance from Afghanistan as they only scored 134/10.
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Scorecard:
India vs Afghanistan Scorecard – 
Conclusion
India showed in this match why they are favorites. Their top order didn’t do well but the middle order got the job done. The disciplined bowling attack led by Bumrah and the solid batting side ensured a comprehensive victory for India for 47 runs.
So if we see the Ind vs Afg Key Moments 2024 the spell of Rashid Khan and Jasprit Bumrah was very impressive and Suryakumar’s batting the way he played.
