T20 World Cup 2024: 'Could've been anyone's game' - Rohit Sharma gives credit to India duo after Super Eight qualification

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India captain Rohit Sharma has credited Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube after the duo took India home against the USA in the T20 World Cup 2024 on Wednesday (June 12).

India secured their passage to the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup after a fantastic victory over the USA in New York. Rohit Sharma and his team won by 7 wickets and now sit at the summit of Group A with 6 points in three matches.

After the victory against USA, Rohit Sharma heaped praises on Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube. The duo took India home with a fantastic unbeaten partnership of 72 runs.

"We knew it was going to be a tough task, scoring that many. Credit to us for chasing it down. SKY and Dube did well in the end. We want options with us. As and when we feel like we could use them, we should be and that's what Dube allowed. Being in the Super Eight is a big relief. Playing here wasn't easy, could've been anyone's game. Had to stick till the end and take the game as deep as possible. SKY showed he's got a different game and that's what you expect from experienced players. Partnership with Dube was crucial," Rohit Sharma said.

The India captain also credited the USA team for their outstanding performance. The co-hosts have now 4 points in three matches and still have a chance to qualify for the next stages. Rohit Sharma says he is happy with the progression.

"A lot of the US guys, we've played together. Happy with their progress, saw them in MLC too. They're hard-working guys making a mark. We knew our bowlers had to take the lead as scoring is tough on this pitch. Arshdeep started off magnificently," the India captain added.

India will take on Canada in their final group-stage match on Saturday (June 15). With a superior Net Run Rate, Rohit Sharma and his team is also likely to finish as the winners of Group A.