Bumrah, who returned astonishing figures of 3/14 in 4 overs, helped India defend their lowest total ever in T20Is by restricting Pakistan to 113/7 at an unpredictable Nassau County Cricket Stadium track.
Arshdeep Singh’s final delivery signalled the end of the match, triggering an outburst of joy from the entire team as they secured their seventh win against Pakistan in T20 World Cups. Pakistan’s only success in the tournament came in the 2021 edition.
Star batter Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma and captain Rohit Sharma’s Ritika Sajdeh were also beaming with joy and exuberance after India managed to secure a thrilling, hard-fought victory against their arch-rivals in a nail-biting encounter.
The two wives couldn’t contain their elation and delight as they celebrated the Indian team’s triumphant performance, which saw them eke out a narrow win in a closely contested match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the very end.
India experienced a mid-innings collapse on a tricky two-paced pitch, resulting in a disappointing total of 119 in 19 overs. This was despite a resilient performance from Rishabh Pant, who scored 42 off 31 balls after being asked to bat under overcast conditions.
Pakistan, known for their unpredictable performances, appeared to have the game under control, needing just 48 runs from as many balls with eight wickets in hand.
However, the pace duo of the ever-reliable Bumrah and Hardik Pandya (2/24) staged a remarkable comeback with incisive spells. Their efforts led to a flurry of wickets, and Pakistan ultimately fell short, finishing at 113 for seven in 20 overs.