The Super Eight stage has delivered another thrilling match. The sixth match saw hosts USA and West Indies face off, while the seventh featured a classic encounter between India and Bangladesh. The day was filled with excitement, highlighted by some outstanding batting performances. These performances not only entertained the fans but also reshaped the most wickets list, adding to the day’s memorable moments. The exciting displays of cricket kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
Bowling Performance of USA and West Indies:
In a commanding display, West Indies secured a resounding 9-wicket victory over the USA in a cricket match. Batting first, the USA managed 128 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Roston Chase led the West Indies bowling attack with figures of 3 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs, well supported by Andre Russell who claimed 3 wickets for 31 runs in 3.5 overs. Alzarri Joseph also contributed with 2 wickets for 31 runs in his 4 overs, ensuring the USA struggled to set a challenging target.
In reply, West Indies chased down the target comfortably, scoring 130 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket in 10.5 overs. The USA bowlers found it tough to contain the West Indian batsmen, with Harmeet Singh managing 1 wicket for 18 runs in 2 overs, while Nosthush Kenjige and Ali Khan remained wicketless, conceding 11 runs in 1 over and 18 runs in 2 overs respectively. The dominant performance by the West Indies bowlers restricted USA’s scoring opportunities and paved the way for a convincing victory.
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)
Thrilling Bowling Performance of Bangladesh and India:
India clinched a comprehensive 50-run victory over Bangladesh in a thrilling cricket encounter. Batting first, India set a formidable target of 196 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Bangladesh struggled against the Indian bowling attack, managing only 146 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Tanzim Sakib and Rishad Hossain claimed 2 wickets each, conceding 32 runs in 4 overs and 43 runs in 3 overs respectively. Shakib Al Hasan contributed with 1 wicket for 37 runs in his 3 overs, but Bangladesh found it challenging to contain India’s aggressive batting lineup.
In the second innings, India’s bowlers dominated proceedings with disciplined performances. Kuldeep Yadav led the attack, picking up 3 crucial wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs. Jasprit Bumrah was equally impressive, securing 2 wickets for just 13 runs in his 4 overs, while Arshdeep Singh chipped in with 2 wickets for 30 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Their combined efforts restricted Bangladesh’s scoring opportunities and ensured India’s victory with a comfortable margin of 50 runs.
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)
Table of Most Wickets of ICC T20 World Cup:
| Player’s Name | Team | Match | Wickets | BBI | Average | Economy Rate |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | AFG | 5 | 15 | 5/9 | 7.53 | 6.16 |
| Arshdeep Singh | IND | 5 | 12 | 4/9 | 11.75 | 7.05 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | BAN | 6 | 11 | 4/7 | 10.27 | 5.65 |
| Adam Zampa | AUS | 5 | 11 | 4/12 | 10.73 | 5.90 |
| Anrich Nortje | SA | 6 | 11 | 4/7 | 12.91 | 5.92 |
| Alzarri Joseph | WI | 6 | 11 | 4/19 | 13.82 | 7.41 |
| Rishad Hossain | BAN | 6 | 11 | 3/22 | 15.27 | 8.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | IND | 5 | 10 | 3/7 | 6.50 | 3.42 |
| Trent Boult | NZ | 4 | 9 | 3/16 | 3.69 | 6.56 |
| Akeal Hosein | WI | 6 | 9 | 5/11 | 12.22 | 5.00 |
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