India vs USA, ICC T20 World cup 2024 Key Moments: India secures Super-8 berth with third consecutive win

India has secured their place in the Super-8 stage as group winners with their third consecutive win, despite facing a tough challenge from USA's bowlers. This match marked the highest successful chase at this ground in the World Cup, bringing smiles to the Indian camp.

The game began with early setbacks for India, as Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck and Rohit Sharma fell cheaply. However, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) rebuilt the innings with a crucial partnership. Pant's dismissal didn't hinder the progress, as SKY, supported by Shivam Dube, scored an unbeaten half-century. Dube struggled but remained resilient, ensuring India crossed the finish line.

The USA's bowlers, led by Saurabh Netravalkar, made India work hard for every run. Netravalkar's early blows removed Kohli and Sharma, and Ali Khan dismissed Pant with a magnificent delivery. Despite these efforts, USA failed to capitalise further, partly due to a dropped catch by Netravalkar when SKY was at the crease. The five penalty runs against the USA also affected their morale.

In the end, India's middle-order resilience and strategic singles, despite struggling with big shots, ensured their victory and momentum heading into the next round.