New York : India beat Pakistan by 6 runs at Nassau County International Stadium, New York, in Match 19 of Group A encounter.
Defending 120 runs, Pakistan lost Babar Azam (13) within powerplays off Jasprit Bumrah.
Indians kept Pakistan run rate in complete check. Pakistan were unable to build big partnerships and lost regular wickets.
Despite the Match being in complete control of Pakistan, the match turned when Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah dismissed both Fakhar Zaman (13) and Mohammad Rizwan (31) .
Jasprit Bumrah’s 3-fer, Hardik Pandya’s 2-fer accompanied by Axar Patel , Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj & Ravindra Jadeja’s spell brought the game in control.
Arshdeep Singh defended 18 runs in last over to hand India an incredible comeback and win by 6 runs.
In 1st Innings, Pakistan rattled Indian Batting order. Risabh Pant (42) and Axar Patel (20) only had double digit scores but none other stood in front of Pakistan pacers.
Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf’s 3-fer demolished Indian Batting line up to 119 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah was adjourned Man of the Match for his Match winning spell.
Brief scorecard :
1st Innings :
Ind : 119 (19)
Risabh Pant : 42 (31)
Pak
Naseem Shah : 3/21
Haris Rauf : 3/21
2nd Innings :
Pak : 113-7 (20)
Mohammad Rizwan : 31 (44)
Ind
Jasprit Bumrah : 3/14
Result : India win by 6 Runs
