IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024 highlights: Bumrah and Pant shine as India beat Pakistan by 6 runs in a last-ball thriller

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India beat Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring but tense T20 World Cup Group A encounter on Sunday at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium where more than 34,000 fans were in attendance at the temporary arena.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first on a two-paced pitch where Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf picked up three wickets each while Rishabh Pant was India’s biggest contributor with a quick knock of 42 as they were dismissed for 119.

In response, Mohammad Rizwan laid the platform for the chase with a patient knock of 31 but Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals while India’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah made crucial dismissals to finish with figures of 3-14.

The result keeps India perfect in Group A with two wins from their opening two matches while Pakistan have zero points from two defeats following their upset by the hosts, the United States, in their first game.

We didn’t bat well enough. Halfway through our innings we were in good position. We didn’t put enough partnership there and fell short with the bat. We spoke about every run matters on a pitch like that. There was enough in the pitch. Was a good wicket to be honest, compared to the last game. With a bowling lineup like that you feel confident to do the job. Halfway through the stage when they were batting, we got everyone together and said that if it can happen to us, it can happen to them. Little contribution from everyone can make huge difference. He’s going from strength to strength (Bumrah). We all know what he can do. Not going to talk too much about him. Want him to be in that mindset throughout the WC. He’s a genius, we all know that. Crowd was superb. They never disappoint wherever we play. I’m sure they’ll be going home with a big smile. It’s just the start, we have a long way to go.

We bowled well. In the batting, lost back to back wickets and had too much dot balls. Tactics was simple to play normally. Just strike rotation and the odd boundary. But in that period we had too many dot balls. Can’t expect much from tailenders. Our mind was to utilise first overs in batting. But one wicket down, and again we weren’t up to the mark in first six. Pitch looked decent. Ball was coming on nicely. It was a little bit slow, and some balls extra bounce. Have to win last two matches. Will sit and discuss our mistakes but looking forward to last two matches.

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It feels really good. We felt we were a little under and the wicket got a little better after the sun came out. We were really disciplined so it feels good. Tried to hit the seam as much as I could, tried to be as clear as I could with my execution and it all came out well so I felt happy. Felt like we were playing in India, really happy with the support and that gives us energy on the field. We focus on the now. We’ve played two games and played really well. You stick to your processes and look to play well.

This the 7th time that India have beaten Pakistan at T20 World Cups.

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Jasprit Bumrah is yet again the Player of the Match for his spell of 3/14 from 4 overs.

What a comeback by India in this match. At half-way stage India were done and dusted after managing just 119 on the board. But then India roared back into the game thanks to its bowlers specially Jasprit Bumrah who bowled a match-winning spell of 3/14.

So India beat Pakistan by 6 runs! How have they managed to do that!

Pakistan get 11 runs off the last over and they fall short by 6 runs. India have managed to defend 119 successfully all thanks to their bowlers.

Naseem Shah walks out to bat.

Pakistan lose another wicket!

Full delivery fired into the pads. Imad makes room and swings his bat. The ball beats him and Pant takes a good catch behind the wickets. Imad and Afridi take a run but Pant appeals for the catch. Rohit takes the review and the review shows that there is infact an edge involved. So Imad has to walk back.

Arshdeep Singh to bowl the final over. Pakistan need 18 runs from 6 balls.

Shaheen Afridi walks out to bat

An excellent over from Jasprit Bumrah under pressure. He gives away just 3 runs and picks the big wicket of Iftikhar Ahmed. Pakistan need 18 runs from 6 balls.

Jasprit Bumrah finishes his spell with a wicket!

A full toss from Bumrah. Iftikhar Ahmed hits the ball high in the air and Arshdeep Singh takes a good catch in the deep.

Iftikhar Ahmed c Arshdeep Singh b Bumrah 5(9)

Jasprit Bumrah to bowl his final over. Pakistan need 21 runs from 12 balls.

9 runs off the over. Imad Wasim and Iftikhar Ahmed keep pushing the ball into the gaps and keep taking ones and twos. Pakistan need 21 runs from 12 balls.

Mohammed Siraj is back into the attack!

A good over from Hardik Pandya as he removes Shadab Khan with a bouncer and concedes only 5 runs from it. Pakistan need 30 runs from 18 balls. This is getting interesting.

Iftikhar Ahmed walks out to bat

GONE! INDIA GETTING BACK INTO THE GAME!

Hardik Pandya fires a fast bouncer at Shadab Khan. Shadab makes room and pulls. The ball takes the top edge of the bat and balloons in the air and Rishabh Pant takes a good catch.

Shadab Khan c Pant b Hardik Pandya 4(7)

Hardik Pandya is back into the attack! Pakistan need 35 runs to win from 24 balls.

A good over from Axar as he gives away just two singles from it. India getting back into the game thanks to two good overs from Bumrah and Axar.

Axar Patel is back into the attack.

An excellent over from Jasprit Bumrah. He first picks the big wicket of Rizwan and then concedes only 3 runs from it. India still believe that they can win this match. Another over where India can pick a wicket and the game can open up!

Shadab Khan walks out to bat

HUGE BLOW FOR PAKISTAN AS RIZWAN DEPARTS

Slow good length delivery on off and middle stump. Rizwan swings his bat to play a huge shot. The ball keeps a tad low and beats Rizwan and goes through the gap between bat and the pad to hit the stumps. Bumrah is pumped up!

Rizwan b Bumrah 31(44) [4s-1 6s-1]