India starts T20 World Cup Super 8 Campaign with a Win Over Afghanistan

India started its Super 8 campaign in the T20 World Cup with a commanding 47-run victory over Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. The match featured stellar performances, with Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah standing out among the players.

Suryakumar Yadav played a crucial role in India’s innings, scoring 53 runs off 28 balls to set up a competitive total for the team. His partnership with Hardik Pandya proved to be crucial in the middle overs, providing stability to the Indian innings. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah put on an outstanding display with the ball, finishing with figures of 3/7 to dismantle the Afghanistan batting lineup.

India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, won the toss and opted to bat first, but the team faced early setbacks with the dismissals of Rohit, Rishabh Pant, and Virat Kohli. However, Suryakumar’s aggressive batting and partnerships with Pandya and later with Axar Patel helped India reach a competitive total of 181/8.

Afghanistan’s bowlers initially contained the Indian batsmen, with Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan picking up crucial wickets. However, Afghanistan faltered in the run chase, losing wickets at regular intervals. Bumrah’s early breakthroughs and the spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav further dented Afghanistan’s hopes.

In the end, it was a comprehensive performance by India, with Arshdeep Singh also chipping in with three wickets. The victory marked a strong start for India in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup, showcasing the team’s depth and skill across all departments.