New Delhi: Naseem Shah was seen inconsolable as India beat Pakistan by 6 runs in a low-score thriller at the Nassau County International Stadium, New York.
Pakistani bowlers restricted team India to only 119/10
The two arch-rivals India and Pakistan clashed at the biggest stage of T20I, at New York, during the 9th edition of the T20 World Cup, 2024. The two teams met for the first time on the American soil. The conditions favorable for bowlers, Babar won an important toss and elected to bowl first. The overcast conditions gave the Pakistani bowler an upper edge against the Indian batsman. The pace-factory Pakistan were proving to be a grave danger for the men in blue. Constant swing and seam made it difficult to score runs.
The Indian openers, Virat and Rohit got out early crushing the hopes for a good start in the first six overs. Rishabh Pant took responsibility and kept the scoreboard running. Slight moisture and the uneven surface were a blessing in disguise for the Pakistani team. Despite the blunders while fielding, bowlers took charge and restricted team India to 119/10 in 19 overs. Rishabh Pant, the lone warrior scored 42(31). Naseem Shah and Harris Rauf took 3 wickets each.
Bumrah and Co’s epic comeback
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The magical spell from the Indian Bowlers brought India back into the game eventually registering a historical victory over the arch-rivals. Bumrah took matters into his own hands and clinched 3 big wickets. Including the Pakistani Captain Babar Azam, the well-set and dangerous Rizwan, and the experienced Iftikhar Ahmed. Shattering the very foundation of the Pakistani innings. Hardik, Arshdeep, and Axar contributed significantly by giving constant blows to the opponents. Indian bowlers’ discipline and steel nerves successfully defended a below-par score in the intense game.
After the loss, Pakistani Bowler Naseem Shah was seen heartbroken, walking back with tears in his eyes. Naseem Shah remained unbeaten for 10(4) and did everything he could to take his team beyond the threshold. Rohit Sharma appreciated Naseem Khan for his efforts.
