Key moments from India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match
In a highly-anticipated and thrilling encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, India edged Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring T20 World Cup Group A match.
This gripping encounter captivated millions of viewers and left the sold-out crowd of 34,028 fans at the edge of their seats. Here are some of the key moments that defined the match.
Toss and Weather Interruptions
The match began under overcast skies with Pakistan's captain Babar Azam winning the toss and opting to bowl first. The match was delayed due to rain, with the first delivery eventually bowled at 8:20 pm PST. Frequent rain interruptions added to the challenges, with India reaching 8-0 after the first over before rain halted play again.
Early Indian Wickets and Resilience
Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah set the tone for Pakistan with early strikes. Indian captain Rohit Sharma showed initial aggression, hitting Afridi for a six, but soon fell, caught by Haris Rauf off Afridi's bowling. Virat Kohli, who resumed after a rain delay, managed a boundary off Naseem Shah but was caught at point on the third delivery, leaving India at a precarious 15-2.
Rishabh Pant's Vital Knock
India's innings found some stability with Rishabh Pant's crucial knock of 42. Pant's aggressive batting included a dropped catch by Usman Khan, which proved costly for Pakistan. He played key shots, including a four off Iftikhar Ahmed, helping India reach 50-2 by the end of the powerplay. However, the middle-order collapse began with wickets falling at regular intervals, limiting India's total.
Pakistan’s Bowlers Dominate
Pakistan's bowlers excelled, with Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah each claiming three wickets. Rauf's hat-trick chance in the death overs highlighted his impactful spell, removing Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. Mohammad Amir also shines, taking down Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja in quick succession, further restricting India's run rate. India was eventually bowled out for 119 in 19 overs.
Steady Start for Pakistan
Chasing 120, Pakistan's openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan began cautiously. Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Siraj kept the run rate in check, with Pakistan reaching 15-0 after two overs. Jasprit Bumrah's introduction into the attack in the fifth over proved pivotal, as he dismissed Babar Azam, who scored 14 runs off 18 balls, caught in the slip.
Rizwan's Anchoring Role
Mohammad Rizwan played a patient knock, scoring 31 off 44 balls, anchoring Pakistan's innings. However, his dismissal in the 15th over by Bumrah, caught behind, triggered a batting collapse. Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan were removed by Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, respectively, putting India back in contention. Regular wickets halted Pakistan's momentum, turning what seemed like a straightforward chase into a tense battle for runs.
Bumrah's Masterclass
Jasprit Bumrah's performance was the turning point for India. His exceptional figures of 3-14 included crucial wickets at critical junctures. His dismissal of Iftikhar Ahmed in the 19th over left Pakistan reeling and highlighted his match-winning capability, earning him the Player of the Match award.
The Climactic Final Over
With 18 runs required off the final over, the match reached a nail-biting climax. Arshdeep Singh was tasked with defending the total, and his strategic bowling was decisive. He deceived Imad Wasim with pace, sending him back for 15 off 23 balls, and kept the pressure on, allowing Pakistan to score only 11 runs in the over, sealing a six-run victory for India.
Impact on Group A Standings
This victory keeps India perfect in Group A with two wins from their opening two matches, bolstering their chances of advancing to the next stage. Conversely, Pakistan's defeat, following their unexpected loss to the United States, leaves them without points and in a precarious position in the group standings.
Pakistan will play Canada on June 11 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York and then finish the group stage against Ireland on June 16 in Lauderhill.
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