India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2024: India put up a memorable effort to get the better of Pakistan in match 19 of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday, June 9.

The Men in Blue took a step closer to the Super Eight qualification on the back of their six-run victory over arch-rivals in the low-scoring contest.

It was an unbelievable effort from the bowlers to defend the total of 119 with Jasprit Bumrah once again emerging as the match-winner.

Wishes from all over the country graced the occasion as people from all walks of life congratulated the Indian team for their second win in the tournament.

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Fans hailed Bumrah for his match-winning spell as the star pacer finished three wickets for just 14 runs in his four overs.

 

Despite being in control during the run chase for most of the part, Pakistan panicked big time and managed to reach just 113/7 in their 20 overs.

The cricket fraternity was quick to congratulate the Indian team on their magnificent victory in New York, especially Bumrah's 'Best in the World' stuff with the ball in hand.

"India vs Pakistan. New continent, same result," Sachin Tendulkar wrote on X.

"T20 may be a batters’ game, but in New York, bowlers were the Apple of our eyes today. What a thrilling match! Great atmosphere and a wonderful exhibition of our great game in America. Well played, India," he added.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah who was in present in the stands watching the team's thrilling victory also hailed the team's effort.

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Former India players Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Robin Uthappa, Suresh Raina and many more lauded the performance put up by Rohit Sharma and Co. to bounce back with the ball after a disappointing performance with the bat.

After being put into bat first, India were bowled out for 119 in 19 overs despite being in a strong position during the middle overs.

Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel kept their side in the hunt before they witnessed a huge collapse with India losing the last seven wickets for just 30 runs.

Pant was the top run-getter for India as he scored 42 runs in 31 balls whereas Axar contributed with 20 runs.

As long as Mohammad Rizwan was pout in the middle during Pakistan's run chase they looked favourites but his dismissal in the 15th over came as a turning point.

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India kept things tight and picked up four wickets for just 22 runs with every bowler contributing in his way.

Apart from Bumrah, Hardik Pandya also supported brilliantly and picked up two wickets whereas Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel took a wicket each as well.

With their second win of the tournament, India have climbed up to the top in the Group A standings whereas Pakistan are placed fourth with no points under their belt.


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