New Delhi. In a thrilling match of T20 World Cup, India defeated Pakistan by 6 runs and registered a thrilling victory. Fans remained glued to their seats throughout the match played at Nassau International Stadium in New York. After losing the toss and batting first, India scored 119 runs in 19 overs. This modest score was easily achievable for Pakistan, but the Indian bowlers had a different plan. Arshdeep Singh bowled a brilliant last over and restricted Pakistan to just 11 runs when they needed 18 runs to win. In this way, India won the match.
Chasing a target of 120 runs, Pakistan were in a strong position at one stage and were 73 for 2 in the 13th over. However, Indian bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya turned the match around. Bumrah took 3 crucial wickets while Pandya took 2 more wickets to destroy the Pakistani batting. Eventually, Pakistan could only manage 113 runs in 20 overs and fell behind by 6 runs.
The win showcased the resilience and determination of the Indian team, especially their bowling attack, which proved to be the difference maker in a low-scoring game. The win at the Nassau International Stadium in New York will be remembered as Team India’s finest performance in the T20 World Cup.