India vs Pakistan Highlights: Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant Lead India to Victory by 6 Runs
Group Standings
| Team |
M |
W |
L |
NRR |
Pts |
| IND |
2 |
2 |
0 |
+1.455 |
4 |
| USA |
2 |
2 |
0 |
+0.626 |
4 |
| CAN |
2 |
1 |
1 |
-0.274 |
2 |
| PAK |
2 |
0 |
2 |
-0.150 |
0 |
| IRE |
2 |
0 |
2 |
-1.712 |
0 |
Match Summary
- Match: India vs Pakistan, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
- Date: June 9, 2024
- Location: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Westbury, New York
- Result: India won by 6 runs
First Innings: India Batting
Batting first, India struggled to build a substantial score against a strong Pakistan bowling attack and were all out for 119 runs in 19 overs.
Indian Batting Highlights
| Batter |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) |
42 |
31 |
6 |
1 |
135.48 |
| Virat Kohli |
13 |
10 |
2 |
1 |
130.00 |
| Axar Patel |
20 |
18 |
2 |
1 |
111.11 |
| Hardik Pandya |
12 |
21 |
1 |
0 |
58.33 |
| Arshdeep Singh |
9 |
13 |
1 |
0 |
69.23 |
- Top Scorer: Rishabh Pant (42 runs)
- Key Contributions: The other Indian batters struggled, with no one crossing the 40-run mark.
- Fall of Wickets: Indian batters fell regularly due to disciplined bowling from Pakistan.
Pakistan Bowling Highlights
| Bowler |
O |
M |
R |
W |
ECO |
| Naseem Shah |
4 |
0 |
21 |
3 |
5.20 |
| Haris Rauf |
3 |
0 |
21 |
3 |
7.00 |
| Mohammad Amir |
4 |
0 |
23 |
2 |
5.80 |
| Shaheen Afridi |
4 |
0 |
29 |
1 |
7.20 |
- Haris Rauf: 3 wickets
- Naseem Shah: 3 wickets
- Mohammad Amir: 2 wickets
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: 1 wicket
Second Innings: Pakistan Chasing
Chasing a modest target of 120, Pakistan managed only 113 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs.
Pakistan Batting Highlights
| Batter |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) |
31 |
44 |
1 |
1 |
70.45 |
| Fakhar Zaman |
13 |
8 |
1 |
1 |
162.50 |
| Imad Wasim |
15 |
23 |
1 |
0 |
65.22 |
| Babar Azam (c) |
13 |
10 |
2 |
1 |
130.00 |
| Usman Khan |
13 |
15 |
0 |
1 |
86.67 |
- Top Scorer: Mohammad Rizwan (31 runs)
- Key Contributions: Other batsmen struggled, with none crossing 15 runs.
Indian Bowling Highlights
| Bowler |
O |
M |
R |
W |
ECO |
| Jasprit Bumrah |
4 |
0 |
14 |
3 |
3.50 |
| Hardik Pandya |
4 |
0 |
24 |
2 |
6.00 |
| Axar Patel |
2 |
0 |
11 |
1 |
5.50 |
| Arshdeep Singh |
4 |
0 |
31 |
1 |
7.80 |
- Jasprit Bumrah: 3 wickets
- Hardik Pandya: 2 wickets
- Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh: 1 wicket each
Key Moments and Turning Points
- Rain Delay: The match started late due to rain, adding to the pressure on both teams.
- India's Collapse: Despite a good start, India could not build partnerships, falling to 119 runs.
- Bumrah's Spell: Jasprit Bumrah's crucial wickets, including that of Mohammad Rizwan, turned the tide in India's favor.
- Last Over Drama: Pakistan needed 18 runs in the final over but fell short by six runs as Arshdeep Singh bowled a tight final over.
Match Details and Playing XI
- India: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
- Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (w), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir
Broadcast and Live Streaming
The match was broadcast live on Star Sports channels and streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app. English commentary was available on Star Sports 1 HD and SD channels, and Hindi commentary on Star Sports 3 HD and SD channels.
Overview
The India vs Pakistan clash lived up to its billing, with thrilling moments and intense competition. Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling and Rishabh Pant's batting were crucial in securing India's narrow victory by six runs in a low-scoring encounter. This win boosts India's chances in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, showcasing their resilience and ability to win under pressure.
