In a thrilling encounter at a packed stadium in New York, India secured their place in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket win over the United States. Suryakumar Yadav's well-crafted fifty and Arshdeep Singh's exceptional four-wicket haul played pivotal roles in India's third consecutive victory.

Winning the toss, the US team found it difficult to get going as Arshdeep struck early, dismissing Shayan Jahangir and Andries Gous in the very first over. However, Steven Taylor and Nitish Kumar showed some resilience to set the stage for a competitive total of 110-8.

India's chase got off to a rocky start as they lost openers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma early on to Saurabh Netravalkar. But Yadav and Shivam Dube steadied the ship with a crucial partnership, ensuring India reached the target with 10 balls to spare. Yadav remained unbeaten on 50, while Dube contributed a valuable 31 not out.

The US team, despite suffering their first loss in three matches, still have a chance to qualify for the next round if they defeat Ireland on Friday. With four points, they currently occupy the second spot in Group A.

The match marked the end of an era for the New York stadium, as preparations to dismantle and pack up the venue began shortly after. Although the pitch didn't witness high-scoring six-fests, it still provided plenty of excitement and close encounters.

With their hard-earned win, India joins Australia and South Africa in the Super Eight stage, while Pakistan and the USA remain in contention based on run-rate equations. Pakistan is set to face Ireland on Sunday, while the USA will take on Ireland on Friday. England, on the other hand, faces a must-win game against Oman tomorrow.

After the game, Aaron Jones, the captain of the US team, expressed his disappointment at falling short by 10-15 runs. He praised his team's discipline and vowed to come back stronger against Ireland.

Indian opener, Rohit Sharma, acknowledged the challenge they faced and commended the progress of the USA team in cricket. He highlighted the contributions of the bowlers, particularly Arshdeep Singh, who was named the Player of the Match for his career-best figures of 4-9.

Singh himself was delighted with his performance and credited his team's support. He revealed that the plan was to bowl hard lengths and utilize the conditions to his advantage, especially in the death overs.

With this victory, India has not only secured their place in the Super Eight but also relieved the pressure of playing on unfamiliar grounds. The T20 World Cup has witnessed some nail-biting encounters, and India's triumph in this match was an example of the excitement that cricket brings to the fans around the world.