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The Indian team is set to face 'Mini India' today. The USA team comprises eight players of Indian origin and two of Pakistani origin. Today, we will discuss two Pakistani-origin players against whom the Indian team will aim to deliver their best performance.
Exciting T20 World Cup Clash: India vs USA
India and the USA are gearing up for an exciting T20 World Cup 2024 match. Both teams have secured victories in their previous matches and will be striving to make it to the Super-8 in today’s game.
USA Team Composition
The USA team includes eight players of Indian origin and two of Pakistani origin. Let's take a look at the two Pakistani-origin players against whom the Indian team will aim to excel.
Ali Khan
Ali Khan was born in Pakistan and moved to the USA with his family in 2010. His cricketing journey began in club cricket, and he was selected for the USA team in 2016. Known for his lethal bowling, Ali Khan has taken 11 wickets in 10 T20 international matches for the USA with an economy rate of 7.95. Dwayne Bravo played a crucial role in Ali’s career by recognizing his talent and giving him an opportunity to play in the Caribbean Premier League. It will be interesting to see how Ali Khan performs against Indian batting stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Shayan Jahangir
Shayan Jahangir, another Pakistani-origin player in the USA team, was born in 1994. He is proficient in both batting and wicketkeeping. Shayan made his first-class debut for Pakistan International Airlines in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on October 12, 2014. In July 2020, he was included in the Barbados Tridents squad for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Shayan played seven ODIs for Pakistan's Under-19 team in 2013. In November 2022, he made his ODI debut for the USA against Namibia. So far, Shayan has played only one T20 match for the USA, scoring 18 runs. It is anticipated that USA captain Monank Patel may give him an opportunity against India.
Corey Anderson: A Key Player for the USA
Among the talented players in the USA team, Corey Anderson stands out. Previously a cricketer for New Zealand, the 33-year-old all-rounder now plays for the USA. Anderson’s international experience will be invaluable in today’s match against India.
Corey Anderson's Impressive Performances
Anderson has already made a significant impact in the tournament. In the opening match against Canada, he excelled with both bat and ball. Although he did not take any wickets against Pakistan, his exceptional fielding contributed significantly to the team’s victory.
Corey Anderson's Second-Fastest Century in ODI History
Corey Anderson is known for his explosive batting. He holds the record for the second-fastest century in ODI cricket, achieved in just 36 balls against the West Indies in 2014. Anderson's aggressive middle-order batting makes him a crucial player for the USA.
Corey Anderson's Career Overview
Corey Anderson has played 38 T20 international matches, scoring 634 runs at a strike rate of 130.45, with a highest score of 94*. He has also taken 16 wickets in this format. In 49 ODIs, Anderson has amassed 1109 runs and taken 60 wickets, with one century and four fifties to his name.
As India prepares to face the USA in the 25th match of the T20 World Cup 2024, they aim for their third consecutive win. However, the presence of skilled players like Corey Anderson means that India must remain vigilant to avoid any upsets.
