India defeated Pakistan by six runs to claim the top spot in the standings during a crucial group stage clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday. Pakistan needed 12 runs from the last two balls with only three wickets remaining after a remarkable 19th over from Jasprit Bumrah, who took the wicket of Iftikhar Ahmed on the final ball. Arshdeep Singh then added to the pressure by dismissing Imad Wasim on the first ball of the 20th over.
Man of the Match Bumrah finished the game with three wickets, conceding just 14 runs. Impressively, 15 of his 24 deliveries were dot balls.
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At the drinks break after 10 overs, Pakistan needed only 63 runs from 10 overs with nine wickets in hand, as their top order had steadily navigated the first half of the innings while chasing a target of 120 runs against India at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Fans around the globe tuned into the action, following the latest updates of the match through the t20 world cup 2024 live coverage.
India were all out for just 119 runs against Pakistan after Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf each claimed four wickets. Rishabh Pant was the top-scorer for the Men in Blue with 42 runs, while Axar Patel scored 20 and skipper Rohit Sharma added 13 runs. These were the only three Indian batsmen to reach double figures.
India barely crossed the 100-run mark in the 16th over of their match against Pakistan after collapsing from 58/2 to 96/7. Asked to bat first by Pakistan in a rain-interrupted game, India faced two early setbacks when key players Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma were dismissed within the first three overs, leaving the team at 19/2.
The rain also delayed the toss and the start of the game. Pakistan chose to field first and made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Imad Wasim for Azam Khan, while India made no changes to the team that secured a win in their opening match against Ireland. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly awaited the start of the ICC World Cup cricket match, anticipating an exciting showdown between two fierce rivals.
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India Vs Pakistan Full Scorecard
India 2024 Scorecard: Batting
| BATTING | R | B | 4s | 6s |
| Rohit Sharma c Haris Rauf b Shaheen Afridi | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Virat Kohli c Usman Khan b Naseem Shah | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rishabh Pant c Babar Azam b Mohammad Amir | 42 | 31 | 6 | 0 |
| Axar Patel b Naseem Shah | 20 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| Suryakumar Yadav c Mohammad Amir b Haris Rauf | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube c & b Naseem Shah | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya c Iftikhar Ahmed b Haris Rauf | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja c Imad Wasim b Mohammad Amir | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arshdeep Singh run out (Babar Azam / Mohammad Rizwan) | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah c Imad Wasim b Haris Rauf | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj not out | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
India 2024 Scorecard: Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets |
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 21 | 3 |
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Imad Wasim | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 3 | 0 | 21 | 3 |
Pakistan Batting Scorecard in 2024
| Player | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Mohammad Rizwan | b Jasprit Bumrah | 31 | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Babar Azam | c Suryakumar Yadav b Bumrah | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Usman Khan | lbw b Axar Patel | 13 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Fakhar Zaman | c Rishabh Pant b Hardik Pandya | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Imad Wasim | c Rishabh Pant b Arshdeep Singh | 15 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | c Rishabh Pant b Hardik Pandya | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | c Arshdeep Singh b Bumrah | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | Not Out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Naseem Shah | Not Out | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Pakistan Scorecard 2024: Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
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FAQs
Who was awarded the Man of the Match in the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 clash?
- Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance, finishing the game with three wickets while conceding just 14 runs. His remarkable 19th over, which included the crucial wicket of Iftikhar Ahmed, turned the tide in India’s favor.
How did the rain affect the ICC World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan?
- The rain delayed the toss and the start of the game. However, despite the interruption, the match proceeded, showcasing an intense battle between the two cricketing giants.
Which Indian batsmen were the top scorers in the match against Pakistan?
- Rishabh Pant emerged as the top scorer for India with 42 runs, followed by Axar Patel who scored 20 runs, and skipper Rohit Sharma contributing 13 runs. These were the only three Indian batsmen to reach double figures in the match.
What was the turning point in the India vs Pakistan match during the T20 World Cup 2024?
- The turning point in the match came in the 19th over bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, where he took the crucial wicket of Iftikhar Ahmed on the final ball, putting Pakistan under immense pressure. This was followed by Arshdeep Singh dismissing Imad Wasim on the first ball of the 20th over, further tilting the game in India’s favor, eventually leading to their victory by six runs.
