T20 World Cup 2024: Jasprit Bumrah Shines as India Edge Past Pakistan by 6 Runs in Thrilling Encounter

In a closely contested match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, India defeated Pakistan by 6 runs in a last-over thriller at the T20 World Cup 2024. Jasprit Bumrah's brilliant bowling performance was the key as India defended a modest total of 119 runs.

 Batting first, India struggled to put up a competitive score after being put in to bat by Pakistan captain Babar Azam. The Indian batters, barring Rishabh Pant's 42-run knock, failed to make a significant contribution as the team was bowled out for 119 in 19.4 overs. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf were the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, picking up three wickets each, while Mohammad Amir chipped in with two.

 In the chase, Pakistan were in a strong position at 73/3 in the 12th over, needing just 47 runs from 47 balls. However, Jasprit Bumrah produced a magnificent spell, picking up 3/14 in his four overs, to turn the game on its head. The Indian pace spearhead's brilliant bowling in the death overs restricted Pakistan to 113/7, handing India a narrow 6-run victory.

 Speaking after the match, Indian captain Rohit Sharma praised Bumrah's performance, calling him a "genius." Rohit admitted that his team's batting was below par, but credited the bowlers for defending the total. The Indian skipper also lauded the electric atmosphere created by the fans, who were present in large numbers at the venue.

 With this win, India have taken an early lead in the tournament, setting the stage for an intense battle between the two arch-rivals as the T20 World Cup progresses.