The Indian Men’s cricket team secured a hard-fought victory against Bangladesh in the final ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match in New York. Rishabh Pant was the standout player of the game, scoring a half-century on his return to the team after a long injury-induced break.
Pant played a crucial role in helping India reach a total of 182 for five at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, with his impressive innings of four fours and four sixes in 32 balls. Arshdeep Singh and Shivam Dube also stood out by taking two wickets each, contributing to Bangladesh falling short in their response to India’s total.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance after the match, emphasizing the importance of getting accustomed to the new conditions at the venue. Sharma highlighted the significance of adapting to the new ground, drop-in pitch, and other factors to navigate the challenges posed by the unfamiliar environment. Despite an early loss of Sanju Samson, Rohit Sharma’s partnership with Pant helped stabilize the innings before Pant retired after reaching his half-century.
The late momentum in India’s batting innings was provided by Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, contributing to the team’s competitive total. Overall, India’s performance in the warm-up match showed promise and resilience, setting a positive tone for their upcoming campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
