ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Points table, most runs & most wickets after match 8, IND vs IRE

India defeated Ireland by eight wickets in eighth match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

The Indian pace quartet, including vice-captain Hardik Pandya, produced a stunning bowling effort as they bowled Ireland out for just 96 runs in their Group A clash at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on June 5.

While chasing skipper Rohit Sharma smashed 52 runs before retiring hurt. His knock helped the Men in Blue win the match by eight wickets and with more than seven overs to spare.

Pandya (3/27) had the best figures in the game, and he received support from Arshdeep Singh (2/35) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/6) after skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first.

With the bat, the Irish batters failed to showcase their skills on a spicy New York pitch, as none of them crossed the 30-run mark. Gareth Delany (26) was the top run scorer for his side and Ireland couldn’t reach even 100 runs. While defending 97 runs, Ireland pacer Mark Adair removed Indian opener Virat Kohli for just one run in the third over of the second innings.

However, after surviving a tricky period against the new ball, skipper Rohit Sharma played counter-attacking cricket and hammered an entertaining fifty. Rohit went off the field soon after reaching half-century. Everyone is awaiting information on the blow he took on his arm. Rishabh Pant (36*) chipped in with the bat as Men in Blue won the one-sided contest by eight wickets at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024: All Groups Points Table

1. Group A

After winning the match against Paul Stirling’s Ireland, India jumped to the No. 1 spot in Group A with two points and a NRR of 3.065. After suffering a defeat, Ireland are slotted at the fourth spot with zero points and an NRR of -3.065.

Meanwhile, co-hosts United States of America, who defeated Canada in their first match slipped down to the second position. They have two points and an NRR of +1.451. Canada find themselves at the fourth place with one loss to their name and a NRR of -1.451.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan are yet to play their first fixture in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. They are placed third in the Group A standings.

2. Group B

Namibia are at the top with two points in the Group B standings. Defending champions England are placed second with one point, followed by Scotland, who also have one point to their name as their match was washed out. Australia are yet to play their first game in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 and they are fourth. Meanwhile, Oman are ranked fifth with one loss to their name in the Group B points table.

3. Group C

Following a big victory over Uganda, Afghanistan find themselves at the top of the table with two points and an impressive NRR of +6.250. Co-hosts West Indies, with one victory to their name, are placed second with an NRR of +0.411. The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand are yet to play a fixture in Group C; they are third. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea and Uganda are the bottom two teams in the Group C standings.

4. Group D

South Africa top Group D points table with two points and an NRR of +1.048. Netherlands follow them next with one victory to their name. Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka find themselves in third, fourth, and fifth positions, respectively, in the Group D standings.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Most Runs

1. Aaron Jones (USA) – 94 runs

2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) – 76 runs

3. Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) – 70 runs

4. AGS Gous (USA) – 65 runs

5. NS Dhaliwal (CAN) – 61 runs

ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Most Wickets

1. Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG) – 5 wickets

2. Anrich Nortje (SA) – 4 wickets

3. R Trumpelmann (NAM) – 4 wickets

4. Mehran Khan (OMA) – 3 wickets

5. LV van Beek (NED) – 3 wickets

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