India had a rocky start to their T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan in Bridgetown, Barbados, losing their top three batters early. Skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant fell to Afghan spinner and captain Rashid Khan, while Shivam Dube also couldn't stand in front of his wicket-taking ability. With Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya at the crease, India is currently at 90 runs for the loss of four wickets after 11 overs. However, they will need a strong partnership to regain control against the undefeated Afghanistan team in T20Is.
India's Struggles against Rashid Khan in T20 World Cup Match
In their T20 World Cup opener against Afghanistan, India faced a formidable challenge from Afghan spinner Rashid Khan. Khan, known for his exceptional wrist spin and variations, wreaked havoc on the Indian top order, dismissing skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant in quick succession. Shivam Dube also fell victim to Khan's guile, as India crumbled to 90/4 after 11 overs.
Background
Rashid Khan has been a consistent thorn in India's side in recent T20 matches. In the 2022 Asia Cup, he played a pivotal role in Afghanistan's victory over India, taking 2 for 13 in his four overs. His ability to generate sharp turn and bounce has made him a formidable opponent for Indian batters.
Match Report
India's top order collapse left them in a precarious position. However, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya played valuable innings to steady the ship. Yadav scored a quickfire 30 off 18 balls, while Pandya contributed 35 off 32 deliveries.
Despite their efforts, India could only manage a total of 151/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Afghanistan's chase was impressive, as they reached the target with five wickets and nine balls to spare. Rashid Khan also starred with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 50 off 32 balls.
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