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• Rohit relieved after India battle past USA to reach Super 8s at T20 World Cup

  Rohit Sharma was left with an overwhelming sense of relief after India staved off a spirited United States to reach the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup.

  Rahul Dravid's white-ball side progressed through the group stages with a game to spare after Wednesday's seven-wicket victory over the co-hosts in New York.

  Having already overcome struggling Ireland and fierce rivals Pakistan, a third straight win in Group A was enough to send India through as Rohit's team prepare for the latter stages of the tournament.

  Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten half-century proved the difference against the USA, helping his country chase down a 111-run target with 10 balls remaining.

  It could have been a different story, however, as India lost Rohit (three) and Virat Kohli to a golden duck in the start to their chase.

  That stark warning left a lasting imprint on Rohit's memory as the India captain credited the battling USA showing.

  "We knew it was going to be a tough task, scoring that many," Rohit said at his post-match interview. "Credit to us for chasing it down.

  "SKY and [Shivam] Dube did well in the end. We knew our bowlers had to take the lead as scoring is tough on this pitch.

  "Arshdeep [Singh] started off magnificently. We want options with us. As and when we feel like we could use them, we should be and that's what Dube allowed.

  "Being in the Super 8s is a big relief. Playing here wasn't easy, it could've been anyone's game."

  USA still have a chance of progressing to the next round after back-to-back victories over Canada and Pakistan.

  "The boys were disciplined today, pleased that the game got close," USA captain Aaron Jones said. "We've wanted fans, talked about it for a couple of years.

  "We'll come hard against Ireland for sure."

• Babar celebrates much-needed Pakistan triumph but T20 World Cup exit still on the cards

  Babar Azam lauded a much-needed T20 World Cup victory for Pakistan against Canada on Tuesday, though still regretted his side not wrapping up the win sooner.

  Pakistan made light work of their 107-run target in New York, easing to their first win at this year's competition with 15 balls to spare and still boasting seven wickets in hand.

  Mohammad Rizwan made a run-a-ball 53 in the chase, while captain Babar added 33 in what proved to be a routine victory.

  Yet having already suffered a shock opening defeat to the United States and a low-scoring loss to rivals India, Babar was frustrated Pakistan could not finish the task sooner against Canada.

  "Good for us, we need this win," Babar said during his post-match interview. "We started well with the bowling, in the first six overs we knew we had to be up to the mark.

  "[Net run-rate] was in our mind, to win before 14 overs but the pitch made it difficult."

  Mohammad Amir managed an economical 2-13 from his four-over spell as Canada's batters failed to get going against Pakistan.

  The Pakistan bowler was named Player of the Match for his efforts, referencing a need for adaptability in the USA and West Indies.

  "As a bowler you have to adopt the conditions, what the conditions are demanding," Amir said. "My role is very clear, what I'm going to do with the new ball and at the death.

  "That's why I'm getting that success. That was a very important win. One more, who knows..."

  Canada captain Saad Bin Zafar, meanwhile, was left frustrated.

  "Definitely, it was a bit disappointing," he said. "We wanted to play a positive brand of cricket and I think the wicket was not very helpful.

  "It was difficult to bat early on; not a good toss to lose. We were about 25 to 30 runs short."

• Pakistan keep T20 World Cup hopes alive with crucial Canada victory

  Pakistan boosted their slim hopes of qualifying for the T20 World Cup Super 8s with a seven-wicket victory over Canada.

  Muhammad Rizwan made an unbeaten half-century to give the Green Shirts a much-needed win in New York, having started their campaign with back-to-back defeats against the United States and India.

  Aaron Johnson top-scored for Canada with an impressive 52 off 44 balls - including four sixes - as the Maple Leafers finished at 106-7.

  Rizwan and Babar Azam led Pakistan's charge with a stand of 63.

  Azam fell on 33 as he was caught off Dilon Heyliger, but Rizwan kept things ticking over before Usman Khan wrapped up the victory with 15 balls to spare.

  Data Debrief: Ton up for Rauf

  Pakistan are still in the hunt for a Super 8s spot, though they must comfortably beat Ireland in the final Group A game and hope for favourable results from elsewhere to secure a top-two finish.

  On a brighter note, Haris Rauf's figure of 2-26 saw him notch up his 100th wicket in T20Is, becoming only the second player from his nation to hit triple figures after Shadab Khan.