India vs Pakistan Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: Bumrah leads India to victory against arch-rivals Pakistan
In a thrilling encounter at the Nassau County Stadium in New York, India faced off against arch-rivals Pakistan in a crucial T20 World Cup match. After being put into bat first, India struggled to get going against the Pakistani pacers and were eventually bowled out for 119 runs in 19 overs. Virat Kohli fell early to Naseem Shah, and Rohit Sharma followed suit, leaving India in a precarious position.
However, Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant provided some resistance in the middle overs, putting up a partnership of 39 runs for the third wicket. Axar fell for 20 runs off 18 balls, while Pant anchored much of the Indian innings with a gritty knock of 42 runs off 31 balls. Pakistan’s bowlers stayed on top of the Indian batsmen, with Naseem Shah finishing with impressive figures of 3/21.
In response, Pakistan got off to a solid start with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan looking comfortable in their chase. However, Jasprit Bumrah turned the game on its head with a sensational bowling performance. He picked up crucial wickets, including that of Babar Azam, thanks to a stunning catch by Suryakumar Yadav.
Pakistan seemed to be cruising in the middle overs with Rizwan anchoring the innings, but India came roaring back after the 10th over. Bumrah recorded imperious figures of 3/14, while Hardik Pandya chipped in with 2/24. It all came down to Pakistan needing 18 runs to win off the last over.
In a nail-biting finish, India defended their target of 120 runs with a sensational bowling performance and beat Pakistan by six runs. The victory was a crucial one for India, putting them at the top of the table in Group A. Pakistan, on the other hand, faced their second consecutive defeat in the tournament.
The match was a testament to the intense rivalry between the two cricketing nations and showcased the talent and skill of both teams. With this win, India took a step closer to qualification for the Super 8s, while Pakistan faced an uphill battle to stay in contention. The fans were treated to a thrilling contest that will be remembered for years to come.
