United States National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard- Finale to Remember (June 12, 2024)

April 22, 2025 By Johan Curtis No Comments 6 minutes

The Red, White, and Blue may try to rule every nook and corner of the world, but cricket definitely isn’t their cup of tea. And that’s crystal clear after viewing the United States National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard of the final match held on 25^th March in New York.

But how did they manage to make it to the finals? Well, the USA automatically qualified as they were co-hosts. It was a brownie point for the Bhartian squad because, as tremendous as the team is, playing with kids is as fun as one can imagine. But, guess what, since we are talking about cricket, twists and turns are a part of the game. Each ball, once bowled, can change the momentum. And that is exactly what we are going to discuss here.

Pre-Match Buzz: David vs Goliath?

Before the first ball was bowled, the narrative was clear—cricket’s biggest giant (India) vs the plucky underdogs (USA). The USA, playing in their first-ever T20 World Cup, had already stunned Pakistan and Ireland. Now, they were up against Rohit Sharma’s powerhouse team, packed with IPL superstars.

Would the Americans pull off another miracle? Or would India flex their muscles and cruise to victory?

United States National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

i.  Match Summary

ii. Top Batters

iii. Top Bowlers

USA Innings: The Great Wall of Indian Bowling

Powerplay Panic (18/2 in 6 overs)

The USA openers walked in with hope, but India’s bowlers came out breathing fire. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya strangled the scoring, with dot balls piling up like unpaid student loans.

• Arshdeep struck first, trapping Shayan Jahangir LBW for a duck.
• Jasprit Bumrah (because, of course,) got Andries Gous with a peach of a delivery that nipped back in.

By the end of the Powerplay, USA were 18/2—their slowest start in the tournament.

Middle Overs:

Steven Taylor and Nitish Kumar tried to rebuild, but Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja turned the screws. The runs dried up, the pressure mounted, and soon—

• Taylor (14) fell to Jadeja, trying to slog-sweep his way out of trouble.
• Corey Anderson, the ex-Kiwi star, lasted just 5 balls before Jadeja got him too.

At 42/3 in 10 overs, the USA were in deep trouble.

Harmeet Singh and Shadley van Schalkwyk tried to inject some momentum, but Bumrah and Arshdeep returned to clean up the tail.

• Bumrah’s Yorker Special™ shattered Harmeet’s stumps.
• Arshdeep’s death-over mastery ensured the USA barely scraped to 110/8.

Verdict: A below-par total, but on a tricky New York pitch, was it defendable?

India’s Chase: The Rollercoaster Ride

Powerplay Woes (33/2 in 6 overs)

India’s fans expected a walk in the park. The USA had other plans.

• Virat Kohli’s nightmare tournament continued—Saurabh Netravalkar, the engineer-turned-pacer, trapped him LBW for 4.
• Rohit Sharma (who had been in beast mode) chopped on against Nosthush Kenjige.

Suddenly, India was 33/2, and the crowd erupted. Were we witnessing an all-time upset?

Middle Overs:

With Rishabh Pant gone cheaply, India was 52/3 at the 10-over mark—still behind USA’s score at the same stage!

But then, Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) and Shivam Dube decided to switch to chill mode.

• No crazy risks, just smart cricket.
• Their 50-run partnership steadied the ship.

The Bizarre 5-Run Penalty

In a weird twist, the USA were penalized 5 runs for slow over-rate (taking more than a minute between overs three times).

This gift pushed India closer, and the momentum completely shifted.

SKY’s Match-Winning Fifty

Suryakumar brought up his 50 off 49 balls—not his usual explosive self, but exactly what India needed.

With Dube hitting the winning runs, India crossed the line with X wickets and Y balls to spare.

Key Moments That Defined the Game

1. Bumrah & Arshdeep’s Opening Spell – Set the tone, destroyed USA’s top order.
2. Netravalkar’s Dream Dismissal of Kohli – The crowd went nuts.
3. USA’s Fielding & Energy – They fought like tigers.
4. The 5-Run Penalty – A rare T20 moment that actually impacted the game.
5. SKY’s Composed Knock – Proved he’s not just a six-hitter, but a crisis manager too.

Bowlers Steal the Spotlight: A Masterclass in Pressure

While batters often grab headlines, this match was a bowlers’ duel at its finest – a tense, low-scoring thriller where every dot ball felt like a victory.

USA’s Bowling: Discipline Meets Heart

The American attack, written off before the match, delivered a performance for the ages:

• Netravalkar’s Dream Spell: The left-armer’s 4-over masterpiece (4-0-18-1) combined swing, accuracy, and nerves of steel. His dismissal of Kohli – an inswinger that would’ve beaten most batters – was the ball of the tournament so far.
• Kenjige’s Golden Arm: The spinner’s dismissal of Rohit (bowled through the gate) and his 4-0-21-1 line choked India early. His celebrations – running halfway to the boundary – showed what it meant.
• Ali Khan’s Fire: Though wicketless, his 145kph+ rockets and aggressive fielding (including a near-run-out of Pant) proved the USA’s fighting spirit.

India’s Bowling: Clinical & Ruthless

India’s attack reminded everyone why they’re world-class:

• Bumrah’s Sorcery: 2/10 in 4 overs, including a yorker that shattered Harmeet’s stumps. His economy (2.50!) in a T20 is absurd.
• Arshdeep’s Powerplay Domination: Removed both openers, finishing with 2/18. His angled seam and death-overs control were textbook.
• Jadeja & Axar’s Chokehold: Combined figures of 8-0-39-3 in middle overs. Jadeja’s dismissal of Corey Anderson (a skidder through the gate) was vintage deception.

The Unseen Battle: Fielding as a Weapon
Both teams saved 15+ runs through fielding – Pant’s lightning-quick stumping, Taylor’s boundary saves, and Pandya’s rocket-arm throws turned singles into dots. In a match where every run mattered, this was the difference between panic and poise.

A Bowler’s Paradise?
The New York pitch offered just enough seam and turn to reward skill without being unfair. This wasn’t a “bad” pitch – it was a brilliant test of adaptability, proving T20 cricket doesn’t need 200+ scores to thrill.

Final Verdict: Respect for USA, Relief for India

• The USA won hearts with their fight. They pushed India harder than expected—proof that cricket’s growing in America.
• India got the win, but questions remain about their top-order struggles.

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