"When you take the game till the end just to make Pakistan sad"- Top 10 funny memes after India's victory vs USA in 2024 T20 World Cup
Team India beat the United States by seven wickets in the 25th match of the 2024 T20 World Cup on Wednesday (June 12). The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York hosted the clash. After their third straight win, the Rohit Sharma-led side have secured a spot in the Super 8 stage.
After being asked to bat first, the USA reached 110/8 in 20 overs. Steven Taylor (24), Nitish Kumar (27), and Corey Anderson (15) helped their side reach a fighting total on a tricky surface. Arshdeep Singh (4-9) and Hardik Pandya (2-14) stole the show with the ball for the Asian team.
USA left-arm pacer Saurabh Netravalkar gave a sensational start to the hosts by sending both Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli (0) and Rohit Sharma (3) to the pavilion early in the chase. Rishabh Pant (18) weathered the storm and ensured his team did not lose any more wickets in the powerplay along with Suryakumar Yadav.
Slingy pacer Ali Khan cleaned up Pant in the eighth over to break the partnership and give the US team a crucial breakthrough. Suryakumar Yadav (50*) and Shivam Dube (31*) then stitched a sensible 72-run stand for the fourth wicket to take India over the line in 18.2 overs.
Fans on social media enjoyed the T20 World Cup match between India and the USA on Wednesday. They expressed their reactions by sharing hilarious memes on X and Instagram.
Here are some of the best memes related to the game:
"I would say 10 to 15 runs short on that wicket"- USA captain Aaron Jones after the loss against India in 2024 T20 World Cup
At the post-match presentation, USA skipper Aaron Jones reflected on the loss, saying:
"I would say 10 to 15 runs short on that wicket, if we had got 130 or 135, would've been a tough total, that's how it goes sometimes. The boys have been disciplined today, pleasing to see the game went close, proud of the bowling unit."
Jones added:
"Definitely good, this is something we talking about last couple of years. We're just going to revamp, going to have few meetings and come hard against Ireland. To be honest, the wicket was a little tricky, we know what Dube can do against the spin. I thought seamers are best option. Most probably Monank is fit for the next game, not much to worry."
The USA will square off against Ireland on Friday at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida. India will face Canada on Saturday (June 15) at the same venue.