In a nail-biting encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, India emerged victorious over Pakistan by six runs in the ICC Men’s 2024 T20 World Cup match. Despite being bowled out for 119 runs in 19 overs, the Men in Blue staged a remarkable comeback to limit Pakistan to 113-7. This defeat marked Pakistan’s second loss in consecutive matches following their defeat to the USA in a Super Over.
India emerged victorious over Pakistan by six runs. The intense, low-scoring match was attended by more than 34,000 passionate fans in the temporary arena.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first on a challenging, unpredictable pitch. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf shone with three wickets each, putting pressure on the Indian batting order. Despite the tough situation, Rishabh Pant’s impressive innings of 42 runs stood out, aiding India in reaching a total of 119 runs before getting all out.
In the chase of 120 for victory, Pakistan was looking good at 80-3 after 14 overs. The match’s turning point came right at the start of the 15th over when Jasprit Bumrah (3-14) bowled Mohammad Rizwan (31 off 44) with a well-directed delivery that hit the stumps. Rizwan’s aggressive shot attempt cost him dearly. Axar Patel had an exceptional 16th over, giving away only two runs. Following that, Hardik Pandya induced a top edge from Shadab Khan (4) with a short ball that resulted in his dismissal. Iftikhar Ahmed (5 off 9) found it hard to score quickly and fell on the final ball of the 19th over, mistiming a full toss from Bumrah. Arshdeep Singh managed to take a crucial catch despite a slight collision with Suryakumar Yadav.
Needing 18 runs from the final over, Imad Wasim (15 off 23) was dismissed caught behind by a yorker from Arshdeep. The umpire initially gave Wasim out caught behind as the batters attempted a quick single, leading to some confusion. Despite Wasim opting for a review, Ultra Edge displayed a clear spike, confirming his dismissal. Pakistan could only score 11 runs in the last over, resulting in another defeat for them.
In the earlier stages, Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam was caught at slip off a delivery from Bumrah that nipped back in sharply. Axar Patel dismissed Usman Khan by trapping him leg-before with a deceptive slider from a wide angle. Fakhar Zaman fell to a well-executed bouncer from Pandya. India maintained pressure by consistently taking wickets, ultimately claiming victory in the match.
Pakistan Pacers Shine: Restrict India to 119
Pakistan’s fast bowlers put up an impressive performance while defending the total, limiting India to 119 runs in 19 overs. Virat Kohli (4) was dismissed by Naseem Shah (3-21) as he tried to play a short of length delivery to cover point, and Rohit Sharma (13) fell to a flick off Shaheen Afridi to deep square leg.
Rishabh Pant (42 off 31) and Axar (20 off 18) put together a crucial 39-run partnership for the third wicket. However, after Axar was dismissed attempting a big shot off Naseem, India’s batting lineup quickly collapsed. The team went from 58-2 to being all out for 119 as Haris Rauf took 3-21 and Mohammad Amir claimed 2-23.
Top Scorers: Rishabh Pant and Mohammad Rizwan Shine in India-Pakistan Match
Rishabh Pant scored 42 runs off 31 balls for India, while Mohammad Rizwan made 31 runs off 44 balls for Pakistan, with both players achieving the highest run scores for their respective teams in the match.
Bowling Brilliance: Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Jasprit Bumrah Shine with Impressive Performances
Naseem Shah took 3 wickets for 21 runs, and Haris Rauf also claimed 3 wickets for 21 runs. They both had impressive performances in the match . Jasprit Bumrah bowled exceptionally well, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs. What a fantastic performance by Jasprit Bumrah.
Bumrah’s Brilliance Leads India to Victory: Restricts Pakistan to 119
Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the Man of the Match title due to his outstanding bowling performance. He took 3 crucial wickets while conceding only 14 runs, which significantly impacted the game’s outcome. Bumrah’s ability to take key wickets at crucial moments and restrict the opposition’s scoring played a vital role in his team’s success, making him the standout player of the match.
India’s flawless performance in Group A continues with two consecutive victories from their initial two matches. On the flip side, Pakistan is yet to secure a win, facing two defeats, one of which was against the host team, the United States, in their first game. This outcome positions India at the group’s summit, highlighting their impressive beginning in the tournament, while Pakistan must regroup and plan strategically for their upcoming matches to remain competitive.
