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IND vs PAK: 5 Key Players Behind Team India’s Victory, Saving Fans From Heartbreak

The match seemed to slip away from India, but their bowlers staged a remarkable comeback in the final overs, led by Jasprit Bumrah's outstanding performance

IND vs PAK: In the end, Team India fought a long battle and secured a win in the low-scoring match against Pakistan. Team India batted first in this high-profile T20 World Cup match held in New York on Sunday, scoring only 119 runs in 19 overs. Pakistan, chasing this target, could only manage 113 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs, losing the match by 6 runs. The match had almost slipped from India’s hands, but in the final overs, the Indian bowlers made a thrilling comeback, winning the hearts of millions of fans. Five players played a crucial role in this victory. Let’s find out who they are…

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Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant delivered an outstanding batting performance in this match. While other Indian batsmen were returning to the pavilion one after another, Pant stood firm on the field like a warrior. He scored an impressive 42 runs off 31 balls, hitting six fours. His contribution was significant to the team’s total score. Pant also excelled in wicketkeeping, taking several brilliant catches.

Hardik Pandya

Team India’s vice-captain, Hardik Pandya, couldn’t make a big impact with the bat, but he won hearts with his exceptional bowling performance. Pandya bowled 4 overs, conceding just 24 runs and taking 2 crucial wickets.

Axar Patel

Axar Patel delivered an all-round performance. He scored crucial 20 runs off 18 balls, hitting 2 fours and 1 six. In addition to his batting, Axar excelled in bowling as well. He bowled 2 overs, giving away just 11 runs and dismissing Usman Khan.

Also Read: IND vs PAK: Team India Get The Better Of Pakistan Again, Beat Them By 6 Runs

Jasprit Bumrah

“Boom-Boom” was the biggest hero of this match. He bowled 4 overs, conceding just 14 runs and taking 3 crucial wickets. Bumrah dismissed captain Babar Azam for 13, Mohammad Rizwan for 31, and Iftikhar Ahmed for 5 runs, securing key wickets. His exceptional bowling in the 19th over, where he gave away only 3 runs and took a wicket, was instrumental. Pakistan’s batsmen had no answer to Bumrah’s brilliant performance.

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh couldn’t take any wickets in his first 3 overs, but he bowled brilliantly in the final over, winning hearts. In the last over, he was defending 18 runs, where he conceded 11 runs and took the crucial wicket of Imad Wasim. Arshdeep’s disciplined bowling Pak to 113 runs. He also took a spectacular catch of Iftikhar Ahmed in the 19th over. Ultimately, the match ended on a high note, filling millions of fans with joy.

Also Read: Will Pakistan Fail To Make Super 8 If IND vs PAK Is Washed Out?

First published on: Jun 10, 2024 09:21 AM IST


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