Suryakumar Yadav played fearlessly on a testing surface before India tightened the noose around Afghanistan with a clinical bowling performance to script a commanding 47-run win in their opening Super 8 fixture of the T20 World Cup in Bridgetown on Thursday. Rashid Khan (3/26) improved his ordinary record against India before Suryakumar (53 off 28) played like he only can to take his team to 181 for 8 after India decided to bat on a surface where it was difficult to hit through the line.Suryakumar-Hardik Pandya partnership of 60 runs ensured India of a good total on the board. Later, Jasprit Bumrah's 3 for 7 helped India bowl out Afghanistan for 134.
India start their Super Eight phase in style
— ICC (@ICC) June 20, 2024
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Afghanistan were never in the run chase and folded up for 134 in exactly 20 overs. The questionable shot selection from the Afghan batters contributed to their downfall, extending their winless run against India.
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