India Kick Off T20 World Cup Super Eight Round With A Win Against Afghanistan

India started their T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight round with a win against Afghanistan.

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India claimed a 47-run victory in Barbados yesterday.

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Batting first, India posted a solid total of 181/8.

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Virat Kohli scored 24 before being dismissed by Rashid Khan.

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Suryakumar Yadav stepped up for India with a 28-ball 53.

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Another 32-run knock from Hardik Pandya helped India finish at 181.

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During the run chase, Afghanistan lost their first wicket in the second over.

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Jasprit Bumrah picked up some early wickets for India.

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Arshdeep Singh and Bumrah bagged 3 wickets each against the Afghan side.

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Afghanistan were bowled out for 134.

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