In an exhilarating low-scoring encounter at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, India emerged victorious over Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday, June 9. India’s innings got off to a shaky start after losing the toss and being sent in to bat first.
Their batting performance was underwhelming, resulting in a modest total of 119 runs. However, despite the challenging situation, the Men in Blue showcased exceptional resilience, particularly with the ball, turning the tide in their favor with a remarkable display.
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Following the intense match, the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Delhi Police added a humorous touch to the post-game analysis. “Hey, @NYPDnews, we heard two loud noises. One is “Indiaaa..India!”, and another is probably of broken televisions. Can you please confirm?” tweeted Delhi Police, capturing the intense excitement and reactions surrounding the match.
Hey, @NYPDnews
We heard two loud noises. One is “Indiaaa..India!”, and another is probably of broken televisions. Can you please confirm?#INDvsPAK#INDvPAK#T20WorldCup
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) June 9, 2024
India’s batting lineup faced early setbacks, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli departing for 13 and four runs, respectively. Subsequent dismissals included Axar Patel for 20 runs, Suryakumar Yadav for seven, and Shivam Dube for three. However, Rishabh Pant played a pivotal role in stabilizing India’s innings, contributing 42 runs from 31 deliveries and steering his team to a respectable total of 119 runs in the first innings.
In response, Pakistan’s chase began with openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan scoring 13 and 31 runs, respectively. However, the middle order failed to capitalize, with Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, and Imad Wasim adding only 13, 13, and 15 runs, respectively.
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As the match progressed, Pakistan found themselves needing to score at a run per ball, but India’s bowlers maintained pressure with timely breakthroughs. Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling attack with three crucial wickets, supported by Hardik Pandya’s two strikes, while Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh each claimed one wicket. Ultimately, India clinched victory by a narrow margin of six runs, showcasing their tenacity and skill in high-pressure situations.
