IND vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Surya’s 27-Ball Fifty, Hardik’s Cameo, And Bumrah’s 3 For 7 Help India Rout Afghanistan

India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2024, AS IT HAPPENED: In pursuit of 182 runs, Afghanistan fell short, managing only 134 runs before losing all their wickets. India secured a 47-run victory over Afghanistan in their inaugural Super 8 match of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, held at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 20. Azmatullah Omarzai was the sole contributor for Afghanistan, scoring 26 runs, with no other batter surpassing the 20-run mark. India’s bowling attack was formidable, with Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah claiming three wickets each, while Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets. Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja also chipped in with one wicket each. This triumph extended India’s unbeaten streak against Afghanistan in T20 World Cup encounters. Suryakumar Yadav was named the player of the match for his stellar innings. Earlier, after winning the toss, India opted to bat first. Setting a target of 182 runs against Afghanistan in Barbados, India posted a total of 181/8 in 20 overs. Now, Afghanistan is tasked with chasing down 182 runs. Suryakumar Yadav registered his second half-century of the tournament, scoring 53 off 28 balls, while Hardik Pandya contributed 32 off 24 deliveries. Virat Kohli (24) and Rishabh Pant (20) also made significant contributions. For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi claimed three wickets each. FULL SCORECARD