In a thrilling finale, India clinched victory by a slender margin of 6 runs with a single coming off the final ball. What an exhilarating triumph for the team! Despite a modest total of 119 runs and Pakistan initially gaining the upper hand in the chase, Jasprit Bumrah’s remarkable performance swung the game in India’s favor. The relentless pressure exerted by India’s bowlers, supported by solid teamwork, ultimately sealed the hard-fought win.
🇮🇳 WIN in New York 🔥
Jasprit Bumrah’s superb 3/14 helps India prevail in this iconic rivalry against Pakistan 👏#T20WorldCup | #INDvPAK | 📝: https://t.co/PiMJaQ5MS3 pic.twitter.com/Z2EZnfPyhn
— ICC (@ICC) June 9, 2024
Player of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah Shines
Jasprit Bumrah takes the crown 👑
He is awarded the @Aramco POTM for his match-winning effort against Pakistan 🔥#T20WorldCup #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/3AF6Bw6ueu
— ICC (@ICC) June 9, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding contribution. “It feels really good,” he expressed. “We were disciplined and focused on hitting the seam. The support from the fans energized us, making it feel like we were playing in India. We stick to our processes and aim to perform well in every game.”
Reflections from Pakistan Captain Babar Azam
Reflecting on the loss, Pakistan captain Babar Azam acknowledged the team’s bowling efforts but lamented the batting performance. “We bowled well,” he stated. “But our batting lacked strike rotation, resulting in too many dot balls. We need to rectify our mistakes and focus on winning the remaining matches.”
