Cricket Fans Captivated as USA Nearly Pulls Off Stunning Upset Against India
In a thrilling encounter at the cricket World Cup in New York, the USA team came agonizingly close to pulling off another incredible upset, before eventually falling short against the mighty India by a margin of seven wickets.
Batting first, the USA got off to a disastrous start, losing two quick wickets to find themselves reeling at 3-2 in the opening over. However, the co-hosts managed to recover and post a respectable total of 110-8 from their allotted 20 overs.
The USA bowlers then made an impressive start to their defense, as they removed the prized scalp of India captain Virat Kohli for a golden duck in just the second ball of the innings. The dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant soon after further rocked the Indian lineup, leaving them struggling at 39-3 in the 7.3 over.
“The USA players are going from strength to strength and are hard-working guys who are making their mark in the US,” – India captain Rohit Sharma
For a considerable part of the Indian innings, the USA kept the pressure on, much to the delight of the 31,000-strong crowd at the Nassau Stadium. However, a crucial partnership between Shivam Dube and Suryakumar Yadav, who remained unbeaten on 50, ultimately guided the visitors to a hard-fought seven-wicket victory, securing their place in the Super 8 stage.
Despite the defeat, the USA team can take immense pride in their performance, which once again showcased their growing prowess in the sport of cricket. The co-hosts were left to rue the five-run penalty they incurred in the 15th over for taking more than 60 seconds between overs for the third time in the Indian innings, a factor that could have potentially made a difference in the final outcome.
With their next match against Ireland on Friday in Florida, the USA team will be eager to bounce back and secure a victory that could potentially see them advance to the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
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