Team India’s big win on Virat’s birthday, leaving Afghanistan behind in net run rate

India vs Scotland: The Indian cricket team did wonders in the 37th match of the 2021 T20 World Cup played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. On the birthday of captain Virat Kohli, Team India achieved its biggest victory in T20 Internationals. After playing first, Scotland had given a target of 86 runs to Team India. In reply, India chased down the target easily in just 6.3 overs for the loss of two wickets. For India, KL Rahul played a stormy innings of 50 runs in just 19 balls. During this, his bat hit six fours and three sixes.

India overtakes Afghanistan in net run rate

With this blazing victory against Scotland, Team India has overtaken Afghanistan in terms of net run rate. India’s net run rate is now +1.619. At the same time, Afghanistan’s net run rate is +1.481 and New Zealand’s net run rate is +1.277. India now has the best net run rate in Group 2.

Biggest win for India in T20 Internationals

India achieved the target of 86 runs from Scotland 81 balls already. This is the biggest victory of Team India in terms of ball remaining in T20 International. Earlier in 2016, India had defeated Bangladesh in Mirpur with 59 balls to spare. At the same time, this is the third biggest victory for any team in the history of the World Cup in terms of balls remaining.