IND vs USA: The Indian cricket team is all set to lock horns with the USA in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday. The USA and India have each played two matches in the tournament so far.
The USA are currently ranked second on the T20 World Cup 2024 points table in the five-team table with four points and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.626, while the Men in Blue are leading the standings. Both India and the USA will be looking forward to solidifying their positions in the tournament.
Interestingly, both the sides remain unbeaten in the ongoing marquee tournament. The winner of the upcoming game will advance to the Super 8s of the World Cup 2024.
The USA kickstarted their campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating Canada in their first game. The Monank Patel-led team followed their brilliant run against Pakistan in a Super Over to register their second-consecutive win.
The Men in Blue registered a comfortable win against Ireland in their T20I World Cup 2024 campaign opener. Team India successfully defended a 119-run target against their arch-rivals Pakistan in the second match of the tournament.
The upcoming IND vs USA match is very important for both teams as the winner of this clash will secure a spot in the Super 8. Meanwhile, the loser of the game will have to win their final group stage match.
However, there are chances that rain might hamper the excitement of the upcoming match at the Nassau County Stadium in New York. If the match is abandoned due to rain, both teams will earn a point each.
What Will Happen To Pakistan’s Chances If IND vs USA Clash Gets Washed Out?
In this scenario, India and the USA would advance to the next round with 5 points each, however, Pakistan’s chances would diminish. The Babar Azam-led side would have only 4 points and even if they manage to win against Ireland in their final group-stage match.
Apart from Pakistan, the campaigns of Canada, and Ireland, who cannot score more than 4 points, will come to an end in the T20 World Cup 2024.
| Teams | MATCHES | WON | LOST | POINTS | NRR |
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.455 |
| United States | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.626 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.191 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.493 |
| Ireland | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.712 |
