The initial dismissal of Shayan Jahangir, stepping in for skipper Monank Patel, provided an exhilarating moment. It showcased a quintessential left-arm seamer’s delivery, angling in beautifully towards the middle and leg. Jahangir attempted to defend, yet failed to connect with the ball, resulting in a seemingly straightforward LBW appeal. Arshdeep’s confident celebration mirrored his certainty, affirmed as the umpire swiftly upheld the appeal with a raised finger.

He took a wicket with his very first delivery of the Group A match, dismissing Shayan Jahangir for 0 with an LBW. Arshdeep was so sure of his success that he celebrated before the on-field umpire confirmed the dismissal of the USA batter.

Arshdeep Singh’s two quick wickets unsettled the USA team, leaving them struggling at 18 for 2 by the end of the powerplay. Aaron Jones and Steven Taylor found it challenging to build any momentum in the first six overs, facing pressure from Arshdeep, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya.

The batsman opted against utilizing the DRS, compounding USA’s troubles as they lost the wicket of the in-form Andries Gous to a shortish delivery on the final ball. India, having won the toss, elected to bowl first, a decision that left captain Rohit Sharma content, especially with the impressive start from his youthful pacers.

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