In a gripping encounter at the T20 World Cup, India successfully defended a modest total of 119 to emerge victorious over arch-rivals Pakistan by six runs. The match at Long Island's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium saw Pakistan battling weather delays and a challenging pitch.
India's bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, delivered a stellar performance, restricting Pakistan to 113-7 in their 20 overs. Bumrah's impressive figures of 3-14 were pivotal in securing the win, as he bowled Pakistan's top scorer Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed in the final overs.
Captain Rohit Sharma praised his team's resilience, highlighting Bumrah's genius with the ball. Meanwhile, Pakistan fell short as their chase crumbled under pressure, losing their second consecutive Group A game. With this win, India leads the group alongside Ireland and Canada, maintaining their perfect World Cup record.
Looking ahead, Pakistan must win their remaining matches against Canada and Ireland, hoping for favorable outcomes in other groups to advance to the next stage.
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India defend 119 in low-scoring win over Pakistan at T20 World Cup
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