In a thrilling ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter, Indian team are facing the co-hosts USA in New York. With both teams having won their initial matches, this game is crucial for securing a spot in the Super 8 stage.

Toss and Team Lineups

India’s captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl first, aiming to take early control of the game. India fielded an unchanged lineup, while the USA made two changes due to Monank Patel’s injury, bringing in Aaron Jones as the captain and Shayan Jahangir.

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First Over Drama: Arshdeep’s Impact

Arshdeep Singh made an immediate impact in the very first over. His delivery to Shayan Jahangir was a beauty, swinging late and trapping Jahangir for an LBW. This was followed by another brilliant delivery that dismissed Andries Gous, who mistimed his shot, resulting in a catch by Hardik Pandya.

Powerplay Analysis

The powerplay saw USA struggling at 18/2. Arshdeep’s early breakthroughs set the tone, and the rest of the Indian bowlers maintained the pressure. USA’s batters found it difficult to rotate the strike and build momentum.

Bowlers to Pick a Wicket on the First Ball

Arshdeep’s feat of taking a wicket on the first ball of a T20 World Cup match places him among an elite group of bowlers. Notable players who have achieved this include Mashrafe Mortaza, Shapoor Zadran, and Ruben Trumplemann.

Two wickets in the first over in this WC
Ruben Trumpelmann vs OMN
Fazalhaq Farooqi vs UGA
Arshdeep Singh vs USA

Bowlers to pick a wicket on first ball of a T20 WC Match
Mashrafe Mortaza (BAN) vs AFG, 2014
Shapoor Zadran (AFG) vs HK, 2014
Ruben Trumplemann (NAM) vs SCO, 2021
Ruben Trumplemann (NAM) vs OMAN, 2024
Arshdeep Singh (IND) vs USA, 2024*

USA’s Top Order Collapse

USA’s top order collapsed under the relentless pressure from India’s bowlers. With Arshdeep and Siraj striking early, the USA batters found themselves on the back foot, struggling to build partnerships.

Lowest powerplay against India in T20 WCs
18/2 – USA, New York, 2024*
24/0 – WI, Mirpur, 2014
24/3 – SA, Perth, 2022
26/2 – IRE, New York, 2024
This is also the USA’s lowest powerplay total in T20Is

Lowest Powerplay totals in T20 WCs
13/4 – PAK vs WI, Mirpur, 2014
14/2 – WI vs SL, Colombo RPS, 2012
15/4 – NED vs SL, Chattogram, 2014
16/4 – SA vs NED New York, 2024*
17/4 – PNG vs BAN, Al Amerat, 2021
17/3 – NAM vs AUS, North Sound, 2024*
18/2 – USA vs IND, New York, 2024*