India Triumphs Over Afghanistan In T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Match

India continued their winning streak in the T20 World Cup 2024 with a decisive 42-run victory over Afghanistan in the Super 8 stage. India posted a formidable 182/5, led by Suryakumar Yadav's explosive knock. Afghanistan's response was stifled by India's disciplined bowling attack, restricting them to 140/8.

Man of the Match: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav, Player of the Match: "I think there's a lot of hard work, there are a lot of processes and routine involved in it. I am clear in my mind what I want to do. I don't mind giving this Player of the Match to a bowler.

"First time it's going to a batter (from India in this tournament), I don't mind. I think you just need to know your game plan, and just play accordingly. I still remember when Hardik came in to bat, I told him let's bat with the same intent. Let's keep pressing the pedal and keep pushing, in the end very happy with a score of 180."

Rohit Sharma: "The last two years, we have come here and played some T20 games. We planned a little well. We adapted well to the conditions that were offered. We knew the class of our bowling line up will defend this.

"Everyone coming in and doing their job. That is something we keep talking about. Surya and Hardik's partnership was a good one in the end. We know what Bumrah can do for us. It is important for us to use him smartly. He is the one who is ready to take the responsibility as well. Wherever he plays, he is always ready to take the responsibility.

"I got to assess the conditions. Looking at the opposition we are ready to make any changes. We thought three spinners would be good, we went for that. Going forward if needed, I am open to playing three seamers."

Rashid Khan: "That was a surface we thought we could chase 170-180. You just go there and how you play. Against bigger teams, we should be thinking we will have to chase such scores. Body is feeling well. I struggled a little in the IPL. I am hitting the areas consistently now. We have enjoyed everywhere we have played. We forget our own skills sometimes. If the conditions are there, we will look to use it."

IND vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2024 Match 4 Stats

Most POTM awards in T20Is:

• 15 Suryakumar Yadav (64 matches)
• 15 Virat Kohli (120)
• 14 Virandeep Singh (78)
• 14 Sikandar Raza (86)
• 14 Mohd Nabi (126)

Most consecutive wins for India in T20Is:

• 12 between Nov 2021 & Feb 2022
• 9 between Jan 2020 & Dec 2020
• 8 between Dec 2023 & June 2024*

All ten batters out caught in an innings in T20 WCs:

• Afghanistan vs England, Perth 2022
• Afghanistan vs India, Bridgetown 2024

Most wickets in an edition of T20 WC:

• 16 Wanindu Hasaranga (2021)
• 15 Ajantha Mendis (2012)
• 15 Wanindu Hasaranga (2022)
• 15 Fazalhaq Farooqi (2024)

Kohli vs Rashid in T20s:

• 10 innings
• 85 balls
• 108 runs
• Three dismissals

Rohit Sharma vs left-arm pace in Powerplay in 2024 (T20):

• 19 innings
• 98 balls
• 128 runs
• 8 dismissals
• Average 16.00

India vs Afghanistan Scorecard