Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was introduced the 'Fielder of the Match' medal by legendary World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh after India's win over USA in an ICC T20 World Cup Group A match on Wednesday. Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube's 72-run partnership after Arshdeep Singh's spell ensured India stored their undefeated streak alive within the ongoing T20 World Cup as they secured a 7-wicket win over co-hosts USA on the Nassau County Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
Siraj's fielding impressed through the sport. He took wonderful catches to dismiss batsmen Aaron Jones and Nitish Kumar and in addition ran out Jasdeep Singh off the final ball of the innings. A catch at deep mid-wicket to dismiss Nitish, which he needed to leap backwards to finish, was a significant spotlight.
Indian fielding coach T Dilip praised the staff's fielding efforts and consistency within the final three matches, saying, “I’ve all the time believed that the consistency of our staff is what makes good nice. And I believe this was an ideal instance. We displayed it brilliantly right now. Brilliantly within the first three matches. Each little effort, I believe we chased in pairs, what we did, not giving up on the boundary line, backing up, going to the recent spots. These are the little issues that make loads of distinction as a gaggle.”
“I believe that helps us develop into the very best model of ourselves each time we push these limits. Effectively executed. And it's crucial to simply accept that small errors are pure. And what makes us so particular is that we bounce again and hold pushing ourselves to be the very best we may be. And that's what we may see within the final two video games that regardless that we made some errors, we got here again very strongly as a unit.”
Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant, primary T20I batsman Suryakumar Yadav and Siraj have been the contenders for this award. Introducing Yuvraj as a particular visitor handy over the medal, Dilip known as him “the epitome of wonderful fielding”.
He mentioned about Yuvraj, “Every time he’s on the sphere, it’s not simply catching and making runouts, however it’s his perspective. And each time he comes on the sphere, his perspective is able to make a distinction.”
In his transient speech, Yuvraj praised the performances of Arshdeep Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Siraj within the match in opposition to USA.
Speaking concerning the match, Indian captain Rohit Sharma received the toss and determined to bowl first. The US scored 110/8 in 20 overs, with Nitish Kumar (27 runs in 23 balls, two fours and a six) and Steven Taylor (24 runs in 30 balls, with the assistance of two sixes) enjoying essential knocks.
For India, Arshdeep (4/9) and Hardik Pandya (2/14) bowled brilliantly. Axar Patel additionally received a wicket.
Chasing a goal of 111 runs, India misplaced skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli on single digit scores and Rishabh Pant (18 off 20 balls, one 4 and 6) additionally misplaced wickets. India have been struggling at 39/3 in 7.3 overs. Then, Suryakumar Yadav (50 off 49 balls, two fours and two sixes) and Shivam Dube (31* off 35 balls, one 4 and 6) placed on a match-winning partnership of 72 runs for the fourth wicket.
Saurabh Netravalkar (2/18) was the very best bowler for the USA.
Arshdeep acquired the 'Participant of the Match' award for his good efficiency. India have reached the Tremendous Eight stage of the event with three wins in three matches to date.
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