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England's Dominant 10-Wicket Victory Sends Them to T20 World Cup Semis
It was Jordan who was in focus earlier in the game with a splendid four-wicket haul, including a hat-trick as the USA's batting lineup came crumbling down. The spell by Jordan was destructive, 4/10 in 2.5 overs—saw USA stumble to a mere 115 all out in 18.5 overs, coming in in place of Mark Wood in the lineup. He was well compensated by Adil Rashid and Sam Curran, who returned figures of 2/13 and 2/23 respectively, squeezing the innings of USA further.
'You got to match aggression with aggression': Kuldeep Yadav after his superb performance against Bangladesh
Kuldeep's success is largely attributed to his fearless strategy. He boldly delivers the ball from a good length, even when faced with aggressive batting. This tactic paid off against Bangladesh, where the batters struggled to read him, allowing Kuldeep to dominate. He secured the wickets of opener Tanzid Hasan with a googly, trapped Towhid Hridoy with a straight delivery, and took out Shakib Al Hasan.
Hardik being Hardik, we know what he is capable of: Rohit Sharma
Pandya had one of the more influential fifties against Bangladesh to not only anchor India toward a commanding victory again but also proving to be a strong booster in the aspiration of their semi-final berth.
WATCH | Pat Cummins creates history, becomes first bowler ever to take a hat-trick in consecutive T20 World Cup games
This is only the eighth time a hat-trick has been taken by a bowler in the Men's T20 World Cup, Cummins became the first to do so more than once according to ICC
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan create history, register first-ever win over Australia
Australia's unbeaten streak in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup came to an end with this defeat. Both teams are now in a tight race to join India in the tournament's next phase.
T20 World Cup: Kuldeep, Hardik star as India thrash Bangladesh by 50 runs, inch closer to semi-finals
Vice-captain Hardik Pandya's explosive unbeaten 27-ball fifty, featuring four boundaries and three sixes, propelled India to their highest tournament score of 196/5. Kuldeep then capitalized on a pitch offering bounce and grip, dismantling Bangladesh's batting lineup.
T20 World Cup, IND vs BAN: Hardik Pandya’s blistering fifty helps India score 196/5 in 20 overs
On a fresh pitch, India seized control from the start with a seamless offensive display, as each batter targeted the bowlers, resulting in four players achieving strike rates above 150.
Stimac Accuses AIFF Chief of Dishonesty, Calls for Change in Indian Football Leadership
This is the latest controversy to grip the ongoing tussle between Stimac and the AIFF, which started from India's elimination in the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Of interest right now will be the response to these allegations from the AIFF, including its president, in the strictest way, Kalyan Chaubey.
Intense Battle Unfolds: T20 World Cup Group 2's Race for Semi-Finals
Here is how the different scenarios can turn out in upcoming matches: England vs USA and West Indies vs South Africa.
South Africa Edge Past England with De Kock's Heroics and Bowlers' Grit
The chase of 164 to win proved elusive for England, reaching only 156 for 6 in their 20 overs. Harry Brook scored most for them with his contributions amounting to 53 off 37. Liam Livingstone was very brief in support, 33, but Brook served well, helping his side in pursuit. However, South Africa was clinical in their bowling, taking them short of the target with Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj taking two wickets each. Jofra Archer, however, had three as England picked up three South African wickets for 40.
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