T20 World Cup: Surya’s 53 take India to 181-8 against Afghanistan in first Super 8 game

Bridgetown (Barbados): Suryakumar Yadav made a 28-ball 53 to guide India to a challenging 181 for eight against Afghanistan in their opening Super 8s match of the T20 World Cup here Thursday.

Surya hit three sixes and five fours in his knock. Vice-captain Hardik Pandya made 24-ball 32. Virat Kohli (24) and Rishabh Pant (20) also chipped in with useful contributions at the top.

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Brief Score:

India: 181 for 8 in 20 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 53; Rashid Khan 3/26) vs Afghanistan.

PTI