High-flying United States will be looking for a historic victory when they take on Team India in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The match is scheduled to be played on Wednesday (June 12) at the County International Cricket Stadium. Nassau in New York. .
The co-hosts are on the verge of qualifying for the Super 8 after winning their first two matches. They started the competition chasing 195 against Canada. In their next match, the United States beat Pakistan to stun the cricket world and bolster their chances of reaching the Super 8s. With two wins in two, the United States need just one more point from the remaining two matches to advance to the next phase.
While a win against Team India is highly unlikely, the United States will definitely be excited about their chances given the way they have performed of late. Their task, however, has become more difficult as they will have to do it without their inspirational captain Monank Patel.
No Monank Patel for USA:
The wicketkeeper-batsman will miss the match against India due to an issue. He has been replaced by Aaron Jones as captain for the match against the Men in Blue. Speaking during the toss, Jones revealed the reason for Monank Patel’s absence and also said that his teammate would return to action soon. Shayan Jahangir replaced Monank Patel in the United States playing in the XI.
“We would have also bowled first, there is some help for the bowlers early. He (Monank Patel) is having a problem and should come back quickly. It should be a good game and we are looking to play well. The camp is very positive, I am just looking to play a good cricket. Shayan Jahangir replaces Monank and Shadley replaces Nosthush,” Jones said after losing the toss.
Monank Patel’s absence will be a blow to the United States. His captain led from the front in their last match against Pakistan. He scored fifty against Pakistan’s formidable bowling line-up to give his team a solid start. Patel, who played age-level cricket in India, would have also loved to play this historic game. The game is the first international match between India and USA in all formats.
Equipment:
USA (Playing XI):
Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Andries Gous (w), Aaron Jones (c), Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan
India (playing XI):
Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
