India vs Afghanistan Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: AFG 121/9 (17.5 overs), Arshdeep Singh Picks Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq in the Same Over

India vs Afghanistan Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: AFG 121/9 (17.5 overs), Arshdeep Singh Picks Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq in the Same Over Perth, Perth Stadium: A clinical bowling performance from India has restricted Afghanistan to a modest total of 121 for 9 in their Super 12 Group B encounter in the T20 World Cup 2024. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was the star performer for India, picking up three crucial wickets in his third over of the innings. The 20-year-old struck twice in two balls, dismissing the dangerous Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq to leave Afghanistan reeling at 80 for 7 in the 15th over. Afghanistan’s innings got off to a shaky start as they lost openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai cheaply. Skipper Mohammad Nabi (30 off 28) and Najibullah Zadran (21 off 14) tried to rebuild the innings, but their efforts were undone by India’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel also chipped in with two wickets each for India, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar snared the wicket of Gurbaz in the powerplay. As Afghanistan search for a competitive total, the onus will be on their middle order to provide some late impetus. India, on the other hand, will be confident of chasing down the target given their potent batting lineup. Stay tuned for live updates and analysis throughout the match.India vs Afghanistan Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: AFG 121/9 (17.5 overs) Arshdeep Singh Picks Rashid Khan and Naveen ul Haq in the Same Over In a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup 2024, India’s fast bowler Arshdeep Singh made a phenomenal breakthrough, dismissing both Rashid Khan and Naveen ul Haq in the same over. With Afghanistan struggling at 118/7, the pressure was mounting on the Indian bowlers to prevent a late collapse. Arshdeep, who had already picked up two wickets, stepped up to the task. In the 18th over, Arshdeep bowled a pinpoint yorker that Rashid Khan could only manage to squeeze down to fine leg. Just three balls later, he deceived Naveen ul Haq with a slower ball, inducing an inside edge and bowling him through the gate. The dismissals of Rashid Khan and Naveen ul Haq were critical as they virtually ended Afghanistan’s hopes of a competitive total. India now has the upper hand in the match and will look to restrict Afghanistan to a modest score. Scorecard: | Batsman | Runs | Balls | |—|—|—| | Usman Ghani | 36 | 25 | | Najibullah Zadran | 25 | 26 | | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 18 | 16 | | Azmatullah Omarzai | 14 | 12 | | Rashid Khan | 0 | 1 | | Naveen ul Haq | 0 | 2 | | Gulbadin Naib | 9 | 7 | | Mujeeb ur Rahman | 8 | 6 | | Fareed Ahmad | 7 | 8 | | Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 3 | | Extras | 12 | | Bowling: | Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | |—|—|—|—|—| | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | | Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 24 | 4 | | Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | | Axar Patel | 3.5 | 0 | 23 | 1 | | Hardik Pandya | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |