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India Stun Pakistan in Thriller, Boost T20 World Cup Hopes
In a highly anticipated clash at the T20 World Cup, India dealt a cruel blow to Pakistan’s tournament hopes with a thrilling six-run victory in New York. The contest lived up to the hype, going down to the final over as Pakistan fell just short in their chase of 120 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah (3-14) and Hardik Pandya (2-24) were the standout performers for India, taking crucial wickets at pivotal moments to turn the game on its head. Earlier, Pakistan’s bowlers – Naseem Shah (3-21), Haris Rauf (3-21), and Mohammad Amir (2-21) – had done an impressive job to restrict India to just 119 runs, with seven wickets falling for just 30 runs.
“We felt we were a little under par, but the team showed great discipline with the ball,” said player of the match Jasprit Bumrah. “The crowd support really gave us a lot of energy.”
However, the Pakistan batting lineup struggled under pressure and were unable to find the big boundaries needed in the final overs, ultimately falling agonizingly short at 114-7. The loss leaves Pakistan winless after two matches, severely denting their hopes of progressing from Group A, while India now sit top of the table.
The clash was billed as one of the standout encounters of the tournament, and it certainly delivered, going right down to the wire in a thrilling encounter between the two arch-rivals. India now find themselves in the driving seat in Group A, while Pakistan face an uphill battle to keep their T20 World Cup dreams alive.
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