India tightened their grip on the match as the... ... Skipper Surya Salvages Game Against USA

India tightened their grip on the match as the United States of America slumped to 99 for 6 in 15.4 overs in their chase of 161. The latest blow came when Harmeet Singh was dismissed for a duck, caught by Mohammed Siraj off Axar Patel, reducing the USA to 98 for 6.

Shubham Ranjane is trying to revive the chase with 14 off 9 balls, while Mohammad Mohsin has just arrived at the crease with 1 from 1 delivery. However, the task remains steep with 63 runs needed from 26 balls at a required run rate of 14.54.

Axar Patel has been effective with the ball, picking up 2 wickets for 23 runs, while Varun Chakaravarthy has also chipped in with a wicket as India continued to apply pressure. In the last five overs, the USA scored 44 runs but lost three wickets, pushing the game firmly in India’s favour.