India's T20 World Cup campaign got off to a flying start as they cruised to a 47-run victory over Afghanistan in their Super Eight opener. Despite a challenging pitch, Suryakumar Yadav's brilliance and Jasprit Bumrah's devastating bowling performance propelled India to a commanding total and a comfortable win.
Suryakumar, batting at No. 4, played a masterful innings of 53 off 32 deliveries. His ability to adapt to the slow conditions and find gaps in the field was a testament to his exceptional skills. He played four sweeps for boundaries, smashed a six over the three Ws stand, and executed a stunning swipe shot to keep the scoreboard ticking.
India's aggressive approach was evident from the start, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli looking to hit boundaries early on. Kohli's dismissal for 29 was a setback, but the middle order stepped up to maintain the momentum. Suryakumar's innings was crucial in setting up a competitive total of 181 for 8.
Afghanistan's chase was derailed by Bumrah's brilliance. The Indian pace spearhead bowled a devastating spell of 3-7, including two wickets in his first over. He exploited the slow pitch by bowling wide and slow, denying the Afghan batsmen the opportunity to hit straight.
Kuldeep Yadav also impressed with his spin bowling, picking up 2 for 32. Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja contributed with a wicket each, while Arshdeep Singh almost completed a hat-trick in the final over.
India's victory was a testament to their adaptability and aggressive mindset. They have shed their conservative approach and are now willing to take risks to score runs and take wickets. With Suryakumar in top form and Bumrah leading the bowling attack, India will be a formidable force in the tournament.
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