India vs Pakistan: India beats its arch-rival by 6 runs
This match was recorded as India’s second victory in the tournament. While a second defeat to Pakistan after they lost their opener to USA. The game was a seat-gripping action despite having a low score between the two countries.
On Sunday, in an intense thrilling match, Men in Blue defeated its arch-rival Pakistan by 6 runs. Even though it was a low-score game, it was intense. Rohit Sharma who led the team, managed just 119 runs in 19 overs. Rishabh Pant remains the top-scorer with 42 off 31 balls.
Pakistan, needing 48 runs off 48 balls with eight wickets in hand, seemed poised for victory. However, Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) delivered crucial spells, leading to Pakistan’s collapse to 113 for seven in 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh then defended 18 runs in the final over, sealing a famous win for India.
India vs Pakistan: India beats its arch-rival by 6 runs
India’s innings faced a mid-innings collapse, losing seven wickets for just 28 runs after being 89 for three in the 12th over. Naseem Shah (3/21) and Mohammad Amir (2/23) were Pakistan’s standout bowlers. Intermittent rain delayed the start by 50 minutes. Upon resumption, Virat Kohli hit a boundary but was soon caught out. Rohit Sharma scored 13 before mistiming a shot.
Axar Patel (20 off 18) was promoted to shield Suryakumar Yadav, contributing a 39-run partnership with Pant. Pant, dropped early in his innings, capitalized to hit several boundaries. However, India’s innings faltered again as Pakistan’s bowlers took crucial wickets.
Despite Pakistan’s strong position, Bumrah dismissed a well-set Rizwan in the 15th over and took another key wicket in the 19th over, conceding only three runs. India made errors, including dropped catches of Rizwan and Babar Azam, but the bowlers’ performance ultimately turned the game.
