IND vs PAK Live: Bumrah Strikes Again
Jasprit Bumrah has once again proven his exceptional bowling prowess. His precise delivery crashed into the stumps, leaving Rizwan's wild swipe across the line futile. Pakistan's run-chase stalls at 80 for 4 in 14.1 overs, as they continue to trail India's 120-run target in New York.
Hardik Pandya's Redemption
After a disappointing start, Hardik Pandya has found his rhythm. He removed the dangerous Fakhar Zaman in the 13th over, hindering Pakistan's momentum. Zaman's attempted six off a short ball resulted in an easy catch for Rishabh Pant behind the wicket. Pakistan's score now stands at 73 for 3 in 12.2 overs.
Axar Patel's Immediate Impact
Making his first appearance in the match, Axar Patel immediately made his presence felt. His slider trapped Usman Khan plumb in front of the wicket, leaving Pakistan at 57 for 2 in 10.1 overs.
Hardik Pandya's Costly Opening
Hardik Pandya's initial two overs proved costly for India. He conceded 18 runs, allowing Pakistan to steadily advance towards their target.
Spin Introduced: Jadeja Takes the Stage
Ravindra Jadeja joined the attack in the 8th over, providing variation to India's bowling strategy. Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan managed to collect four singles, pushing Pakistan's score to 42 for 1 in 8 overs.
Pakistan's Steady Powerplay
Pakistan concluded their powerplay with a stable 35 runs on the board. They capitalized on Hardik Pandya's final over, adding 9 runs to their tally.
Bumrah's Breakthrough: Azam Departs
Jasprit Bumrah's introduction to the attack proved fruitful. His delivery induced an edge from Babar Azam, which Suryakumar Yadav expertly caught in the slips. Pakistan's run-chase falters at 26 for 1 in 4.4 overs.
Bumrah's Failed Opportunity
In his opening over, Bumrah created a chance when his delivery induced a top edge from Mohammad Rizwan. However, Shivam Dube dropped a low catch at deep fine leg, providing Rizwan with a lifeline. Pakistan's score remains at 19 for 0 in 3 overs.
Pakistan's Cautious Start
Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have adopted a measured approach to their run-chase. They have collected nine runs in the first over, putting Pakistan on track to achieve their modest target in New York.
The Chase Commences
Pakistan's pursuit of India's 120 runs has begun, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan taking to the crease. Arshdeep Singh opens the bowling for India, tasked with providing early breakthroughs.
Welcome to the Clash
The sun shines brightly in New York as India Today presents live coverage of the highly anticipated T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan. The stakes are high, and the atmosphere is electric. Stay tuned for live updates and expert analysis throughout the match.
