India International Times Latest Business News from India
In a nail-biting encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, India emerged victorious against Pakistan by a slim margin of six runs in the Men’s T20 World Cup match.
Jasprit Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess with an outstanding spell of 3-14, supported by Hardik Pandya’s 2-24, as India successfully defended a modest total of 119. Despite a shaky start with the bat, Rishabh Pant’s resilient knock of 42 off 31 balls helped India post a competitive score after being bowled out in 19 overs.
Pakistan, chasing 120 for victory, stumbled in their pursuit as Bumrah’s early breakthroughs dented their momentum. Despite valiant efforts from Muhammad Rizwan and others, Pakistan fell short of the target, managing only 113/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
India’s stellar bowling performance, coupled with Bumrah’s exceptional spell and crucial contributions from Pandya, ensured a memorable victory over their arch-rivals.
Brief Scores: India 119 in 19 overs (Rishabh Pant 42; Naseem Shah 3-21, Haris Rauf 3-21) beat Pakistan 113/7 in 20 overs (Muhammad Rizwan 31; Jasprit Bumrah 3-14, Hardik Pandya 2-24) by six runs.
