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In the third match of the T20 World Cup Super Eight stage, India defeated Afghanistan by 147 runs, taking a significant step towards the semi-finals.
Match Details
- India's Target: India set a target of 182 runs for Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan's Chase: Afghanistan managed to score 134 runs in 20 overs, losing all 10 wickets.
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Indian Bowlers' Performance:
- Jasprit Bumrah took 3 wickets.
- Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav each took 2 wickets.
- Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja each took 1 wicket.
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India's Innings
- Score: India scored 181 runs for the loss of 8 wickets.
- Top Scorers:
- Suryakumar Yadav scored 53 runs.
- Virat Kohli scored 24 runs.
- Hardik Pandya scored 32 runs.
- Rishabh Pant scored 20 runs.
Afghanistan's Bowling
- Notable Performances:
- Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan each took 3 wickets.
- Naveen-ul-Haq took 1 wicket.
Captains' Remarks
Rohit Sharma (India's Captain): After winning the toss, he chose to bat, mentioning that the pitch looked favorable for batting but could slow down later. He emphasized the importance of adapting to the conditions, noting their recent win in New York and the necessity of practicing in these conditions. Kuldeep Yadav replaced Mohammed Siraj in the team.
India's comprehensive win against Afghanistan strengthens their position in the tournament, bringing them closer to the semi-finals.
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