On Sunday, the ICC T20 World Cup saw a thrilling six-run victory by team India against Pakistan, which was record in history. In the 20 over innings, Pakistan managed to score only 113/7 in response to Indian total of 120 runs, with this being the lowest score defended in any T20 World Cup.
India’s feat equals that of Sri Lanka from the 2014 edition, when they made 120 against New Zealand and bowled them out for just 60.
India has also overcome their previous best in T20I cricket as they had successfully defended comparatively higher score of 139 against Zimbabwe during a game held in Vizag on June 22nd of that year.
India’s bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah showcased their skills under immense pressure as emotions were high at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Bumrah’s accurate three-wicket haul together with contributions from other bowlers kept Pakistan’s chase within limits.
In T20 World Cup matches between India and Pakistan, India has won seven times while Pakistan managed a solitary one. The win came ten wickets down for Pakistan during a match played in UAE during this year’s edition of the tournament.
With two wins out of two games resulting into four points, India went top of Group A. On the other hand, chances are slim for Pakistan qualifying to knock-out stages given their current position fourth place after losing both matches played so far to USA and India respectively.
Match Highlights:
India’s Innings: In this particular game against Pakistan India was eventually dismisse for its lowest ever total or rather got all out at an embarrassing figure of one hundred nineteen runs (119).
Pakistan’s Chase: They could only manage to get up to hundred thirteen/seven (113/7) after twenty overs’ play time elapsed.
Key Performances: It was therefore thanks mainly to Jaspreet Bumrah who took three wickets and thereby almost single-handedly shaped the victory for India.
Record: The lowest total ever defended in T20 World Cup history by India equaled Sri Lanka’s from 2014.
India’s landmark win does not only affirm their superiority in the group, but also takes their reputation for keeping cool under suffocating pressure to another level.
