IND VS ZIM - 42nd Match, Super 12 Group 2, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022

It's been an action-packed triple-header Sunday. Netherlands, who knocked the Proteas out the competition earlier today, secure a direct qualification for the next T20 World Cup. Pakistan, who looked down and out after losing their first two games, have progressed to the last-four. And, India finish on top of Group 2. Phew! The Super 12s, which saw umpteen twists and turns, are done and dusted. And we can finally confirm the semifinal bouts - New Zealand vs Pakistan at the SCG on Wednesday (November 9) and India vs England at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (November 10). We have a couple of days to catch our breath. Until the semis, it's goodbye from Abhinand Raghavendran on behalf of Pradeep Krishnamurthy, Nikhil Jadhav and Siva.

Rohit Sharma: It was a good all-round performance, something that we were looking for. Before the game, we were qualified but it was important to come out and play the way we wanted to play. (On SKY) What he's doing for the team is remarkable. Playing and taking pressure off batsmen as well - it's quite important from team's perspective. We know his ability and it allows the other guys to take some time as well. The confidence he shows when he bats, the dug-out can be at ease. He's shown a lot of composure. This is something that we expect from him and he's gone from strength to strength. (On the semifinal vs England) The key for us will be to adjust to the conditions as quickly as possible. We've played a game there recently but England will be a good challenge for us. They've been playing some good cricket. Two teams going at each other, it'll be a great contest. We don't want to forget what has got us here, we just need to keep sticking to that and understand what each individual needs to do. It's going to be a high pressure game. We need to play well. If we do play well there, we have a good game ahead as well. You need to adjust quickly and plan accordingly. They (fans) have been brilliant, coming and watching us. Almost everywhere we've gone, we've got full house. We expect nothing less in the semifinal. Hats off to them, on behalf of the team I want to thank them.

Craig Ervine: We could have changed a couple of plans, Surya did extremely well in the back end and countered Richie's (Ngarava) wide yorkers. We could have taken pace off the ball there. Credit to him, he came out and changed the game. Leading into the tournament, we had some positiveness upfront with the bat. Last couple of games, we went away from that fearless cricket and we went into our shells a little bit. If you just stand there and let it swing, there's a good chance that you're gonna nick off or get bowled. You need to be more proactive. Our last few results didn't go as planned. We did good work to get into the Super 12s. We'll be building on that. We fielded really well, especially catching. The boys fought really hard throughout the World Cup.

Suryakumar Yadav | Player of the Match: I think the plan was very clear when me and Hardik were batting together. He said we should take a positive route and we started hitting the ball and never stopped. I think the atmosphere in the team is really nice and so is the build-up towards the knockout, really looking forward to that game. My plan has always been clear, I do the same thing in the nets, I practise the same shots. I bat according to the situation and what the team needs. It feels really good, to be there (number 1 ranked T20I batter). You got to start from zero everytime, that's what I think. It's good to see people come out, let's see how it goes in the next game.

22:21 Local Time, 11:21 GMT, 16:51 IST: Big win for India here at the MCG! Barring the phase when Zimbabwe picked 3 wickets for 14 runs in 11 balls, the 2007 champions were always in control of this game. KL Rahul's second fifty in as many innings followed by Suryakumar Yadav's pyrotechnics powered India to 186. In reply, the Zimbabweans got off to an inauspicious start as two of their top-three batters perished for ducks against the Indian new-ball swing bowlers. Williams fell off the final ball of the powerplay and Ervine followed him quickly. At 36/5, Raza was joined by Ryan Burl and the duo counterattacked against the spinners to stitch a half-century partnership. Ashwin eventually broke the stand by castling Burl and finished with impressive figures of 4-0-23-3. Rohit employed six bowlers and all of them were among the wickets. Clinical performance from India. For Zimbabwe, their bating just didn't click in the Super 12s. After their thrilling 1-run win over Pakistan, they have lost three matches in a row to finish at the bottom of the table.

Axar to Chatara, out Caught&Bowled!! Chipped back at the bowler! Finally, Axar can afford a smile. India win by 71 runs and top Group 2! A bit of extra bounce for Axar and Chatara couldn't control his shot. Looks to drive and splices it in the air. Axar moves to his right in his followthrough to complete the catch. Chatara c and b Axar 4(4) [4s-1]

Axar to Chatara, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

Axar to Chatara, FOUR, full delivery, Chatara thumps it over the non-striker's head. Arshdeep runs to his left from long-on but doesn't put in a dive

Axar Patel [3.0-0-36-0] is back into the attack

Harsha Bhogle: The second half of Ashwin's spell was encouraging. Very little on this surface for the finger spinner

Hardik Pandya to Muzarabani, no run, in-slanter on middle nudged into the on-side

Hardik Pandya to Muzarabani, no run, pacy length ball outside off, Muzarabani pokes and is beaten on the outside edge

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Blessing Muzarabani, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Hardik Pandya to Raza, out Caught by Suryakumar Yadav!! Slower ball into the surface, Raza waits and pulls. More height than distance. Suryakumar Yadav moves to his right and completes a straightforward catch. Raza is distraught as he walks back. Raza c Suryakumar Yadav b Hardik Pandya 34(24) [4s-3]

Hardik Pandya to Raza, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Hardik Pandya to Raza, wide, 128kph, sees the batter back away and darts it way down leg

Hardik Pandya to Chatara, leg byes, 1 run, 126kph, full delivery, pad-lined, Chatara misses the flick and the ball rolls to fine leg off his pad

Hardik Pandya to Raza, 1 run, 114kph, fuller than good length, Raza stays low to swipe it through square leg

Hardik Pandya to Raza, 2 runs, 114kph, slower ball into the surface, Raza swivels and swings hard to pull it to fine leg where Ashwin makes a diving stop to his right

Hardik Pandya [2.0-0-12-1] is back into the attack