India vs Pakistan Live Score Updates

Match Overview: In a highly anticipated clash, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team faced off against their arch-rivals, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan, at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The match, held on Sunday at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, experienced delays due to rain but eventually began at 11:20 am local time (8:50 pm IST).

Indian Innings: After losing the toss, India was put into bat by Pakistan. The Indian batting lineup struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined Pakistani bowling attack and were bowled out for 119 runs in 19 overs.

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Rishabh Pant was the standout performer for India, as he was the only batter to cross the 40-run mark. Unfortunately, the rest of the batting order failed to provide significant support. The Pakistan bowlers were on top from the beginning, with Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah taking three wickets each, while Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed two and one wickets respectively.

Key Highlights of the Indian Innings

• Opening Struggles: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli opened the batting but failed to establish a strong start. Kohli was dismissed early by Naseem Shah, and Rohit Sharma was caught by Haris Rauf.
• Middle Order Collapse: Following the openers’ departure, the middle order also struggled. Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav couldn’t stabilize the innings, and wickets fell at regular intervals.
• Rishabh Pant’s Resistance: Rishabh Pant tried to anchor the innings with some aggressive shots, but lacked support from the other end. He eventually fell to Mohammad Amir.
• Lower Order Collapse: The lower order couldn’t add many runs, with Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and the tailenders falling cheaply.

Indian Scorecard

• Rohit Sharma (c): 8
• Virat Kohli: 4
• Rishabh Pant (wk): 42
• Axar Patel: 10
• Suryakumar Yadav: 15
• Shivam Dube: 6
• Hardik Pandya: 12
• Ravindra Jadeja: 5
• Mohammed Siraj: 3
• Jasprit Bumrah: 1
• Arshdeep Singh: 4 not out

Pakistan Bowling

• Haris Rauf: 3 wickets
• Naseem Shah: 3 wickets
• Mohammad Amir: 2 wickets
• Shaheen Shah Afridi: 1 wicket

Pakistan’s Chase: Chasing a modest target of 120 runs, Pakistan’s innings got off to a steady start but quickly faced hurdles as Indian bowlers struck back.

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Key Highlights of the Pakistan Innings

• Solid Start: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan started cautiously. Babar hit a few boundaries before being dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah.
• Middle Order Struggles: After Babar’s departure, the middle order, including Usman Khan and Fakhar Zaman, struggled against disciplined Indian bowling. Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed tried to build a partnership but couldn’t keep up the required run rate.
• Late Drama: With the game hanging in balance, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj bowled tight overs, picking crucial wickets. Pakistan needed 18 runs in the final over, but fell short as India’s bowlers held their nerves.

Pakistan Scorecard

• Babar Azam (c): 12
• Mohammad Rizwan (wk): 24
• Usman Khan: 8
• Fakhar Zaman: 10
• Shadab Khan: 5
• Iftikhar Ahmed: 16
• Imad Wasim: 14 not out
• Shaheen Shah Afridi: 2 not out
• Haris Rauf: 0
• Naseem Shah: DNB
• Mohammad Amir: DNB

Indian Bowling

• Jasprit Bumrah: 3 wickets
• Mohammed Siraj: 2 wickets
• Hardik Pandya: 1 wicket
• Ravindra Jadeja: 1 wicket
• Arshdeep Singh: 1 wicket

Match Conclusion: In a thrilling encounter, India managed to defend their low total, beating Pakistan by 6 runs. The match saw excellent performances from both teams, but it was the Indian bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, who ensured a narrow victory for their team.

Broadcast Details

• The match was broadcast live on Star Sports channels and live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app from 8 pm IST.
• For English commentary, viewers could tune into Star Sports 1 HD and SD channels, while Hindi commentary was available on Star Sports 3 HD and SD channels.

Next Matches: Both teams will continue their campaigns in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 with their second group matches at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024: Playing XI

India:

• Rohit Sharma (c)
• Virat Kohli
• Rishabh Pant (wk)
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Shivam Dube
• Hardik Pandya
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Axar Patel
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Mohammed Siraj
• Arshdeep Singh

Pakistan:

• Babar Azam (c)
• Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
• Usman Khan
• Fakhar Zaman
• Shadab Khan
• Iftikhar Ahmed
• Imad Wasim
• Shaheen Afridi
• Haris Rauf
• Naseem Shah
• Mohammad Amir

Key Moments in the Match

India Innings:

• Early dismissals of Kohli and Sharma.
• Rishabh Pant’s resistance with a top score of 42.
• Dominant bowling by Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.

Pakistan Innings:

• Steady start but quick middle-order collapses.
• Tight bowling spells by Bumrah and Siraj.
• Crucial wickets in the death overs by Indian bowlers.

Final Score

• India: 119 all out in 19 overs.
• Pakistan: 113/6 in 20 overs.

India’s win sets a thrilling tone for the ongoing T20 World Cup, showcasing the intense rivalry and competitive spirit between the two cricketing giants.