12.11pm Well, that was a gutsy effort from USA, after losing two wickets in their opening over. Arshdeep was magnificent throughout, but India took their foot off the throat, with an odd over from Dube and no sign of Jadeja. Bumrah went wicketless for a change as Taylor and Nitish led the line with a brace of 20s. Hardik was excellent with the ball too.
Here is Nitish for his mid-match thoughts: “We’re a bit disappointed, 20 short, but in past games 110 has been pretty tough. Nice playing this big crowd, wicket wasn’t the easiest, but all about getting a big total.” Short and to the point. Ekanth will be here for the chase shortly.
Andrea : “These low-scoring games remind me of the good old days when there was always something in it for the bowlers. Love the back and forth between bowler and batsman.”
Vikram : “USA has done better than I expected. Well done USA. Let’s C what India can do. Hope they all bat like Rishabh Pant”
Mohammed Siraj to Jasdeep Singh, OUT, good finish, pace back on, beats a wild wipe to leg, the batters sprint for the bye, but Pant lobs to Siraj, whose direct hit at the bowler’s end is true. Out by three metres. 111 will be the target
