The latest chapter of the storied rivalry between India and Pakistan provided plenty of excitement, despite being a low-scoring affair. Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar performance guided India to a narrow six-run victory over an erratic Pakistan side in the T20 World Cup on Sunday.India, led by Rohit Sharma, experienced a middle-order collapse on a challenging, two-paced pitch and were bowled out for a modest 119 in 19 overs. Rishabh Pant’s valiant 42 off 31 balls was the highlight of India’s innings after being asked to bat first under overcast skies.Pakistan appeared to be in control, needing just 48 runs from 48 balls with eight wickets in hand. However, a superb bowling effort from Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) turned the game on its head. Their incisive spells triggered a dramatic collapse, with Pakistan finishing at 113 for seven in their 20 overs.The match came down to the final over, with Pakistan needing 18 runs. Arshdeep Singh held his nerve, successfully defending the total and securing another memorable victory for India over Pakistan on the global stage.Hardik Pandya effectively utilized the short ball, while Bumrah’s crucial wickets of a set Mohammad Rizwan in the 15th over and Iftikhar Ahmed in the 19th over, which conceded just three runs, were pivotal moments. Despite the win, India had its share of mistakes, including dropping catches of Rizwan (31 off 34) and Babar Azam (13 off 10) early in Pakistan’s chase.
Short Note
In a gripping low-scoring contest, India edged out Pakistan by six runs in the T20 World Cup 2024. Despite posting only 119 runs, India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, orchestrated a remarkable comeback to restrict Pakistan to 113. This victory, marked by resilient bowling under pressure, adds another thrilling chapter to the iconic India-Pakistan rivalry.