Why USA Were Docked Five Runs In T20 World Cup Match Vs India - Explained

IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2024: The USA cricket team was penalized 5 runs for a slow over-rate during the IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2024 match on Wednesday at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. This penalty allowed India to receive 5 extra runs. However, the additional runs did not significantly impact the outcome, as the 'Men in Blue' comfortably won the match by seven wickets.

What is stop clock rule?

The stop clock rule in cricket requires the fielding team to start the next over within 60 seconds of the previous over's completion. A visible countdown timer is displayed on the field. If the fielding team fails to comply, they receive two warnings, and subsequent violations result in a 5-run penalty.

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India beat USA to qualify for Super-8 in T20 World Cup 2024

In IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2024 match on Wednesday, India won the toss and opted to bowl first. USA batted first and scored 110 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. The Indian team successfully chased the target in 18.2 overs, winning the match by seven wickets. The victory enabled Rohit Sharma & Co. to qualify for T20 World Cup 2024 Super-8 stage.

Arshdeep Singh, player of the match, delivered a brilliant performance against the host team USA by taking four wickets, while Hardik Pandya contributed by taking two wickets.

India has played three matches so far in T20 World Cup 2024 and won all of them. However, the top-order batsmen's performance remains a concern. Virat Kohli, key to India's hopes of lifting the T20 World Cup trophy, was bowled out for a golden duck in the IND vs USA match.

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