Fans react as India defeated Pakistan by 6 runs in a low-scoring thriller at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. New Delhi: India beat Pakistan by 6 runs in a low-scoring thriller at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Chasing the target of 120 runs, Pakistan was in control of the chase but Indian bowlers made a fantastic comeback in the last 10 overs.
Batting first, India were bowled out for 119 runs in 19 overs. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma departed in the powerplay. But Rishabh Pant batted brilliantly and scored 42 runs off 31 balls.
Axar Patel was promoted up the order and he played a crucial cameo. Likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube failed to make any contributions with the bat. Team India was looking to post a 150-run target but Amir dismissed Pant and Jadeja on two back-to-back deliveries and Haris Rauf also dismissed Hardik Pandya and Bumrah on two consecutive deliveries.
Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf got three wickets each. Chasing the target of 120 runs, Pakistan got off to a good start as Rizwan and Babar played some great shots. Jasprit Bumrah provided the first breakthrough for the Men in Blue and dismissed Babar Azam.
Rizwan and Usman looked to build a partnership but Axar got the wicket of Usman. Fakhar, Imad, Shadab and Iftikhar failed to take their team over the line as Indian bowlers made a sensational comeback and defended their lowest target in T20 internationals. Bumrah took three wickets and .
