In the 25th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, home team USA are set to take on mighty India at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, tonight, i.e., June 12 at 8 PM IST.
Another tough battle is on the cards for the home team as they take on the team with supreme stars in its lineup. The Monank Patel-led side, not only got two points against Canada but also ensured that the world knew about the kind of play they wanted to showcase. This was then followed by a close contest, which went in their favour against Pakistan. The likes of Stevan Taylor, Andries Gous, Ali Khan, and Saurabh Netravalkar have been impressive. Furthermore, Aaron Jones has had a big influence on the USA, as his knocks have favourably shaped both victories. A win tonight for the USA will ensure that they qualify for the Super Eights stage.
The Indian team has won two in two and is sitting comfortably at the top of the standings with NRR of +1.455. However, the side face arguably its biggest challenge in Group A now against the USA, which has been showing top performance in the ongoing competition. While the likes of Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah have highlighted top form, others have failed to deliver. Though India have four points, the Men in Blue still have loose ends to fill. Be it Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube or both openers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, none have shown their real abilities. The upcoming games against the USA and Canada will help India get more prepared for the Super Eights.
Head-to-Head:
This will be the Men in Blue’s first game against the United States in any format.
Where to watch:
TV: Star Sports
OTT: Disney+ Hotstar