In a highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 showdown, USA and India will face off in Match 25 on Wednesday, June 12, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Both teams are on a roll, each aiming for their third consecutive win in this crucial fixture.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, started their campaign with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Ireland, followed by a thrilling six-run win against arch-rivals Pakistan. Despite their success, India has some concerns heading into this match. Their middle order showed fragility in the previous game against Pakistan, where they collapsed from a strong position of 89/3 after 11 overs to being all out for 119 in 19 overs. Key players like Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja struggled, scoring only single digits. Star batter Virat Kohli, opening the innings, was dismissed cheaply for the second consecutive game, managing just 4 runs off 3 balls. The Indian batting lineup will be keen to regain form before advancing to the Super 8 stages.
On the other hand, the USA, captained by Monank Patel, are entering the match with high confidence after their impressive performances. They secured clinical victories against Canada and Pakistan. Notably, they chased their highest-ever target of 195 against Canada and then stunned Pakistan by winning in a super-over. This spirited performance makes them a formidable opponent for India.
The upcoming clash between the top two teams of Group A promises to be a thrilling affair. Pakistan, having suffered losses to both teams, will be closely watching this game, hoping for a significant result that might keep their Super 8 qualification hopes alive.
Head-to-Head and Team News
This will be the first-ever T20 match between the USA and India, adding to the excitement of the encounter. Both teams are expected to stick with their winning lineups, with no reported injury concerns.
Pitch Report
The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium pitch has been under scrutiny for its slow nature, making run-scoring challenging. Out of seven matches played at this venue, four have been won by teams batting second. The highest first-innings score recorded is 137, while the highest successful chase is 107. Given the records, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first.
Probable Playing XIs
India:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Virat Kohli
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shivam Dube
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
USA:
- Steven Taylor
- Monank Patel (c & wk)
- Andries Gous
- Aaron Jones
- Nitish Kumar
- Corey Anderson
- Harmeet Singh
- Jasdeep Singh
- Nosthush Kenjige
- Saurabh Netravalkar
- Ali Khan
As the teams prepare for this crucial match, fans around the world eagerly await to see which side will maintain their winning streak and gain momentum heading into the later stages of the tournament. With both sides displaying remarkable form, the contest at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is set to be a nail-biter.