The Super Eight stage has recorded another thrilling match. In the sixth match, both the hosts, the USA and West Indies locked horns. The 7th match of this stage witnessed a classic encounter between India and Bangladesh. The day became more exciting for some thrilling batting performances which became the exciting moments of the day. Those performances shattered the most runs list.
West Indies’s Big Win Over the USA:
In a commanding performance, West Indies secured a convincing victory over USA in their encounter. Batting first, USA struggled to find momentum as they posted 128 runs before being all out in 19.5 overs. Andries Gous top-scored with 29 runs, followed by Nitish Kumar with 20 and Milind Kumar contributing 19 runs.
In response, West Indies displayed dominance with a swift chase, reaching their target of 129 in just 10.5 overs with 9 wickets in hand. Shai Hope led the charge with a blistering 82 runs off 39 balls, ably supported by Nicholas Pooran who scored 27 runs from 12 balls. Johnson Charles added 15 runs to seal a comprehensive victory for West Indies.
Brief Score: United States of America: 128/10 in 19.5 overs ( Andries Gous 29 (16), Nitish Kumar 20 (19), Harmeet Singh 1/18)
West Indies: 130/1 in 10.5 overs ( Shai Hope 82 (39), Nicholas Pooran 27 (12), Andre Russell 3/31)
India Triumphed Over Bangladesh:
India asserted their dominance in a commanding victory over Bangladesh in their recent match. Batting first, India displayed formidable batting prowess, amassing 196 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Hardik Pandya led the charge with an explosive unbeaten innings of 50 runs off just 27 balls, while Virat Kohli contributed a vital 37 runs from 28 balls. Rishabh Pant provided a quick-fire 36 runs from 24 deliveries to bolster India’s total.
In reply, Bangladesh faced an uphill task and managed to score 146 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored with 40 runs off 32 balls, followed by Tanzid Hasan’s 29 runs from 31 balls and Rishad Hossain’s brisk 24 runs from 10 balls. However, their efforts fell short as India’s bowlers maintained control throughout, securing a comprehensive 50-run victory.
Brief Score: India: 196/5 in 20 overs ( Hardik Pandya 50* (27), Virat Kohli 37 (29), Kuldeep Yadav 3/19, Jasprit Bumrah 2/13)
Bangladesh: 146/8 in 20 overs (Najmul Hossain Shanto 40 (32), Tanzid Hasan 29 (31), Tanzim Hasan Sakib 2/32)
The Most Runs Table:
Batter | Team | Runs | Match | Highest score | Average |
Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | 227 | 6 | 98 | 45.40 |
Andries Gous | USA | 211 | 5 | 80 | 52.75 |
Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 187 | 6 | 74 | 31.17 |
Travis Head | Australia | 179 | 5 | 68 | 44.75 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 178 | 5 | 80 | 35.60 |
David Warner | Australia | 169 | 5 | 56 | 42.25 |
Aaron Jones | USA | 163 | 5 | 94* | 40.75 |
Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 160 | 5 | 70 | 32.00 |
Phil Salt | England | 158 | 6 | 87 | 39.50 |
Marcus Stoinis | Australia | 156 | 5 | 67 | 78.00 |
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