Despite being the tournament’s leading run-scorer and top six-hitter, Suryavanshi remained in the dugout as India opted for Jitesh, Ramandeep Singh and Ashutosh Sharma to face the Super Over.
According to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) official website, Oman defeated the United States of America (USA) in a thrilling Super Over match on Wednesday at Lauderhill, with Captain Jatinder Singh emerging as the match-winner.
Oman's fightback in the death overs went in vain as David Wiese's heroic efforts both with bat and ball in the Super Over helped Namibia start their T20 World Cup campaign with a win in low-scoring enthralling match here at the Kensington Oval on Sunday (local time).
The latest instance happened on Sunday, when both matches of the double header in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) went into the Super Overs, thus taking the excitement to another level.
The match went into the Super Over after both teams were levelled at 201 in the allotted 20 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Chasing a target of 14 runs in the Super Over, India got home with ease as Rahul scored 10 off 3 balls and skipper Virat Kohli gave the finishing touch.
Chasing 14 runs in the Super Over, Rahul smashed 10 runs off 3 balls and skipper Kohli gave the finishing touch to take India home.
