In form India and USA are set to clash for match 25 of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup at New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (June 12). Both India and USA have defeated Pakistan in their respective matches of the World Cup campaign.
India started confidently in the World Cup as they notched an 8-wicket win over Ireland, which was followed by an emphatic six-run victory over rivals Pakistan. Two wins in two matches have taken the Rohit Sharma-led side at the top of Group A points table.
Where to watch the match LIVE The India-USA match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network. It will be streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar app.
Sitting behind India on the second spot are co-host USA.
USA took on neighbours Canada in the opening match of the World Cup and defeated them by seven wickets. But what USA did next shocked the entire cricketing fraternity.
In one of the biggest upsets in of T20 World Cup history, USA first managed to tie their game against Pakistan and then clinched the game in the Super Over. A victory for either India or USA in this match will put them in a commanding position to qualify for the Super 8 round of the tournament.
Interestingly, the way things have shaped up in this group, Pakistan will be backing India to beat USA in this match. Any other result and Pakistan will not advance to Super 8 stage.
Also read: What Pakistan need to do to qualify for Super 8 stage of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Despite winning their first two matches, Team India seem to have some chinks in their armour. The most pressing issue for them will be the Virat Kohli's form.
The RCB player hasn't had the best start in this World Cup campaign. Opening the batting alongside Rohit Sharma, Kohli has been dismissed for 1 and 4. Will Kohli's poor returns from the first two games compel the team management to push him to the number 3 spot and bring in Yashasvi Jaiswal?
Moreover, Shivam Dube did not get much time to bat against Ireland and his performance against Pakistan was ordinary. The team could be tempted to play Sanju Samson over him for this encounter.
Meanwhile, USA come in confident after beating Pakistan and will aim at another big scalp. Several heroes have emerged for the team from its first two wins.
Against Canada, Andries Gous and Aaron Jones hit fifties in a tall run-chase. Against Pakistan, Monak Patel played a captain's knock and scored a half-century before India-born Saurabh Netravalkar bowled the Super Over.
USA can also bank on the experience of Corey Anderson. Anderson has previously represented New Zealand at international level and is a handy all-rounder.
With a spot in Super 8 stage up for grabs, India and USA will come hard at each other in this contest.
Players to watch out for Jasprit Bumrah (India) Jasprit Bumrah has been the chief architect of India's two wins. First against Ireland Bumrah bowled a fantastic spell of 3-1-6-2. Then against Pakistan came up with match-winning performance of 4-0-14-3. The pace ace walked away with the Player of the Match award in both games. According to Anil Kumble, Bumrah's role will be crucial if India have to win this World Cup.
Saurabh Netravalkar (USA) India-born Saurabh Netravalkar was one of the heroes is USA's famous win over Pakistan. The left-arm pacer bowled a good spell of 4-0-18-2 during Pakistan innings and then kept his calm and bowled the Super Over to guide USA home. Netravalkar will be pumped up to shine against India!
Pitch: The pitches at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have come under intense scrutiny. There is an uneven bounce on these pitches and the tracks have favoured pacers. Expect another low-scoring fixture in New York!
Predicted playing XI India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashavi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
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
Betting Odds (bet365) India: 1/12
USA: 7/1
Betting odds suggest a comfortable win for India.
