In the T20 World Cup 2024 clash between India and the United States, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first. This decision comes as no surprise, given the early help for bowlers on the pitch.
Team News and Line-ups
Rohit Sharma’s Comments:
“We will bowl first. The pitch has played better in the last two games, but you need to assess the conditions quickly and then let the game take over. It’s all about constantly getting better and keeping the momentum going. That was a great game to play, we didn’t have enough runs on the board, but the bowlers came to the party and won the game for us. We’re playing the same team.”
Aaron Jones’ Comments:
“We would have bowled first as well, there’s some help for the bowlers early. He’s having a niggle and should be back quickly. It should be a good game and we’re looking to play well. The camp is very positive, just looking to play some good cricket. Shayan Jahangir replaces Monank and Shadley is in for Nosthush.”
Playing XI
India:
– Rohit Sharma (c)
– Virat Kohli
– Rishabh Pant (w)
– Suryakumar Yadav
– Shivam Dube
– Hardik Pandya
– Ravindra Jadeja
– Axar Patel
– Jasprit Bumrah
– Arshdeep Singh
– Mohammed Siraj
United States:
– Steven Taylor
– Shayan Jahangir
– Andries Gous (w)
– Aaron Jones (c)
– Nitish Kumar
– Corey Anderson
– Harmeet Singh
– Shadley van Schalkwyk
– Jasdeep Singh
– Saurabh Netravalkar
– Ali Khan
Match Expectations
Both teams are looking forward to a competitive game. India aims to maintain their winning momentum, while the USA is eager to showcase their skills on this big stage. With early help for the bowlers, the initial overs will be crucial for setting the tone of the match.
India’s Super 8 Qualification Scenarios:
India (4 points | 1.455 NRR) has had a strong start with two wins from two matches and a solid net run rate. A win against either the USA or Canada will likely secure their spot in the next round.
USA’s Super 8 Qualification Scenarios:
The USA (4 points | 0.626 NRR) has been the surprise package of the tournament. With an unbeaten record so far, the hosts need just one more win to progress. They face India next on June 12 in New York, followed by a crucial match against Ireland in Florida.