USA v IND: The Indian Cricket Team currently holds the top position in Group A after a scintillating victory over Pakistan. Remarkably, the USA is in second place, trailing India only due to a lower Net Run Rate. As these two teams prepare to face each other at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, the winning team will secure their spot in the Super Eights. Both players and the fans are super excited for the contest.
Before this edge-of-the-seat contest, let’s look at the weather conditions, injury updates, and game-changers for this clash.
New York City Weather Forecast, USA vs India, T20 WC 2024
The weather in New York City has been a big topic during the T20 World Cup 2024, and not for good reasons. It has been unpredictable, affecting a few games. The forecast is better for Wednesday’s match between India and the USA at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. There should be little to no rain, it will be cloudy, and the humidity will be around 50%, making it comfortable for the players.
Both India and the USA have won their first two matches, making this game important. India is the favorite, but they must be cautious against the hosts. India might make one change to their team.
India’s Probable Playing XI vs USA:
Rohit Sharma (BAT), Yashasvi Jaiswal (BAT), Virat Kohli (BAT), Suryakumar Yadav (BAT), Rishabh Pant (WICKET KEEPER), Hardik Pandya (BAT / SEAM), Ravindra Jadeja (BAT / SPIN), Axar Patel (BAT / SPIN), Mohammed Siraj (SEAM), Jasprit Bumrah (SEAM), Arshdeep Singh (SEAM)
Team News and Injury Update
India is considering changes for this important match. Ravindra Jadeja might be replaced by Kuldeep Yadav, and Yashasvi Jaiswal might come in for Shivam Dube.
The USA has no injury issues and will likely use the same team. They have been performing well and hope to win against India. Key players like Saurabh Netravalkar and Aaron Jones will be crucial if the USA wants to cause an upset. Six Indian-origin players are expected to play against India.
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Team India Game Changers
Rishabh Pant is the player to watch during the USA vs India contest. His explosive batting style will be crucial in accelerating the scoring rate, regardless of the pitch conditions, whether it’s slow or offers pace and bounce.
Hardik Pandya so far has also contributed with both the bat and the ball. He would be playing a crucial role in both the departments.
India Squad
Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan.
USA Squad
Monak Patel, Shayan Jahangir, Andries Gous, Nitish Kumar, Steven Taylor, Harmeet Singh, Corey Anderson, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Jessy Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Nosthush Kenjige.
Reserves: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad.
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
