Yesterday fans from all around the world witnessed a thrilling performance between the two biggest rivals of cricket India and Pakistan in The T20 World Cup 2024. This was another golden chapter between these two rivals has been added. India upheld their perfect record in the ongoing T20 World Cup with a narrow six-run triumph over arch-rivals Pakistan in New York on Sunday. This thrilling victory reinforced their dominance in the tournament, as they managed to hold off a determined Pakistani side and maintain their unbeaten run.
Pakistan’s Innings Against India:
While batting first, India started well despite losing two quick wickets. Rishabh Pant batted very well and balanced the innings. After 10 overs, the situation wasn’t the same as India collapsed very quickly and set a target of 120 runs in front of Pakistan.
Pakistan, chasing 120, ended up at 113/7 in 20 overs. They had a promising start, but fortunes changed after skipper Babar Azam‘s dismissal. Rizwan remained resilient, but his departure marked the end of their hopes. Eventually, Pakistan lost to India. This defeat left Pakistan winless in the tournament, following an earlier loss to co-hosts USA.
Jasprit Bumrah‘s impressive 3/14 made a significant impact on the game, taking key wickets including Mohammad Rizwan (31), Babar Azam (13), and Iftikhar Ahmed (5). His performance was instrumental in turning the match in his team’s favor. Additionally, all-rounder Hardik Pandya contributed with two important wickets, further strengthening the bowling attack.
An Uncanny Moment Between Siraj and Rizwan:
The match was filled with excitement, especially given the intense rivalry between the two teams. A notable moment occurred in the second innings involving Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Rizwan, which drew significant attention from spectators.
When Mohammad Rizwan drove a full delivery back to the bowler, Siraj collected it on the follow-through and attempted a direct throw. However, his aim was off, hitting Rizwan’s hand and deflecting to fine leg. Rizwan winced in pain and jogged a few steps to shake it off. Siraj quickly apologized, and the two players shared a hug in a gesture of sportsmanship.
After this moment, fans on platform X reacted differently to the incident. Rather than acknowledging the camaraderie between the players, they chose to troll Rizwan and express gratitude towards Siraj.
One fans wrote, “Thank you Siraj.” Another fan reacted, “Thank you Siraj. You did what every Pakistani fan wants to do right now #INDvsPAK.” Another fan expressed, “Well done Siraj. That Rizwan deserved this for unnecessary shouting.” Other one said, “Drama Queen Muhammad Rizwan should concentrate more on his game rather than spreading his agenda across the world. Well done Siraj”.
India at the Top of Group A:
India’s victory propelled them to the summit of Group A, surpassing the USA, who currently hold the second position. On the other hand, Pakistan finds themselves at the bottom of the five-team standings, still in search of their first win. With an eye on improving their performance, India is gearing up to face the USA in their next encounter scheduled for Wednesday. Expectations are high as they aim to deliver a more convincing display and further solidify their position at the top.
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