Jasprit Bumrah shines as India beat Pakistan by 6 runs in low-scoring T20 World Cup thriller in New York

Coming from behind and intently overcoming one other World Cup upset, Indian bowlers put up a powerful present as they restricted Pakistan to 113 runs for the lack of seven wickets, registering a 6 runs victory towards the neighbours in a high-voltage and anticipated T20 World Cup conflict in New York.

After being bowled out for 119 runs, Indian bowlers turned the tides round and their good show ended the Pakistani chase.

Dismissing Mohammad Rizwan (31), Jasprit Bumrah slowly shifted the stability of the sport from the shoulders of Pakistan in the direction of their very own.

Bumrah picked up three wickets by giving freely 14 runs in his economical spell, bringing smiles to the followers who had assembled in the non permanent New York stadium to observe the historic cricket tussle, performed for the primary time on American soil.

Bumrah additionally offered India the much-needed breakthrough by dismissing captain Babar Azam (13) who had stitched a 26-run opening wicket partnership with Rizwan, the identical pair which had defeated India in the 2021 version of the shortest format of the World Cup in Dubai.

Spinner Axar Patel picked up the wicket of Usman Khan (13) and Hardik Pandya used the situation of the pitch completely to dismiss Fakhar Zaman (13) earlier than they may cruise additional in the direction of the goal in a rain-hit match.

Imad Wasim (15) remained the final reliable man on the facet by Arshdeep Singh bowled it tight to point out him the door in the direction of the pavilion and guarantee India their second win in the event.

Hardik Pandya performed the a part of the fourth seamer in trend and ensured two main breakthroughs that swung the match utterly in India’s favour.

Rizwan remained the highest scorer for Pakistan together with his 31 runs knock and he smashed a boundary and a six in his innings.

Pakistani bowlers dominated the proceedings earlier in the day and bowled out the 2007 champion crew for 119 runs, surprising tens of millions of Indian followers who have been watching the tense encounter from throughout the globe.

Amid the presence of an anticipated excessive variety of crowds, principally Asian-origin cricket lovers, New York’s newly created stadium buzzed with electrifying Bollywood beats, cheering followers and a few adrenaline-rushing cricket.

Indian opener Rohit Sharma (13) set the tone for the primary cricket thriller on US soil with a six. Still, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Amir quickly joined the celebration to dismiss Virat Kohli (4) and the skipper in fast succession to provide the Men in Blue followers a jolt.

Rishabh Pant (42) and Axar Patel (20) stitched the innings after preliminary dismissals however Pakistani bowlers utilised the situations nicely to choose up Indian wickets at common intervals.

Despite a sloppy effort by Pakistani fielders initially, they rectified and helped their bowlers destroy the mighty batting lineup of the opponent.

(*6*) Yadav (7), Ravindra Jadeja (0) and Hardik Pandya (7) couldn’t cross the double-figure mark.

Indian crew cricketers got here to the USA after their lengthy IPL season and defeated Ireland in the opening match.

Pakistan is now on the verge of elimination after shedding each their group-stage matches.

Hosts USA shocked Pakistan by beating the previous champions in a Super Over thriller.

On Sunday, Haris Rauf remained the decide of the Pakistani assault as he took three wickets and gave a rigorous problem to the Indian batsmen.

Naseem Shah additionally picked up three wickets whereas Afridi scalped one. Experienced Mohammad Amir dismissed two Indian batsmen in his spirited present.