India defeated Pakistan by 6 runs in Match 19 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York on June 9. The Men in Blue posted just 119 runs but managed to restrict the Men in Green to 113/7 in 20 overs to win their second consecutive game of the tournament. On the other hand, Pakistan have lost two in two.
Top Performers
Batters
Rishabh Pant
He was scratchy and lucky as Pakistan dropped his catches. The southpaw scored 42 runs off 31 balls, laced with 6 fours. His innings played a crucial role in taking the score to 119.
Axar Patel
He was promoted in the batting order to stop the fall of wickets. Axar Patel managed 20 runs off 18 balls, laced with 2 fours and 1 six. He stitched a partnership of 38 runs with with Pant, and it proved decisive in a low-scoring thriller.
Bowlers
Hardik Pandya
He has come alive as a bowler in the T20 World Cup. After taking three wickets against Ireland in the team’s opening game, Hardik Panday dismissed two batters against Pakistan. The all-rounder got rid of Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan and conceded 24 runs from his 4 overs.
Naseem Shah
He was the best Pakistan bowler, and didn’t allow the Indian batters to settle down on a testing track. Naseem Shah took the wickets of Virat Kohli, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube, giving away 21 runs from his 4 overs.
Haris Rauf
The right-arm speedster was at his clinical best in the mega-match. He dismissed Suryakuamr Yadav, Hardik Panday, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Player of the Match in IND vs PAK match
Jasprit Bumrah was named the Player of the Match for taking three wickets against Pakistan. Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Iftikhar Ahmed were sent back by him.