Visakhapatnam
India 119 (Pant 42, Naseem 3-21, Rauf 3-21) defeated Pakistan 113 for 7 (Rizwan 31, Bumrah 3-14, Hardik 2-24) by 6 runs
With Pakistan needing 40 runs off the last 36 balls and having seven wickets in hand, ESPNcricinfo’s forecaster initially gave them a 93% chance of winning. However, Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional display changed the course of the game and left everyone surprised. His accuracy, composure under pressure, and strategic bowling left both batsmen and the analytics in awe in New York.
Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance made history as India successfully defended a total of 119, which is one of the joint-lowest totals ever defended in men’s T20 World Cups.
Despite the challenging conditions on the New York pitch, Rishabh Pant’s unorthodox yet effective batting style, coupled with India’s bowling brilliance, proved to be the difference in the match.
India’s triumph over Pakistan in this high-stakes encounter exemplified their resilience, skill, and ability to perform under pressure, setting the tone for their campaign in the T20 World Cup.
